Top History Podcasts

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Star-Spangled Fascism Podcast – Bradley W. Hart

Bradley W. Hart examines fascist leaders and movements that have emerged here in the United States over the past century. He’ll look at what fueled their authoritarian ambitions, the supporters who flocked to them, and the Americans who stood in their way. Read More
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Boom Goes the History

Join us on a journey to the key battlegrounds of the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War, unraveling the tales of valor, sacrifice, and pivotal moments that shaped the nation. We'll delve into some of the most significant chapters in American history, bringing the past to life with a unique blend of storytelling, expert analysis, and on-site exploration. Read More
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Landslide

In the mid-1970s, the Republican Party looked on the verge of self-destruction. Until 1976. A political earthquake: A cutthroat, razor-close, deeply personal battle for the Republican nomination, and the party's identity. It resurrected the GOP, remade it as a conservative party, and pulled the country sharply to the right. Landslide is the story of the closest presidential primary race in American history, what followed, and how it reshaped the political parties — opening the partisan rifts that divide us today. Hosted by award-winning public radio journalist Ben Bradford.

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Beyond the Breakers

Beyond The Breakers is a podcast about shipwrecks, loss, and lessons learned from maritime disasters. 

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Прошедшее время

«Прошедшее время» — подкаст об истории России и ее соседей. Здесь мы обсуждаем, как по-разному можно смотреть на события, про которые нам, казалось бы, все понятно с детства, и выясняем, что эти точки зрения значат для нашего настоящего и будущего. Ведущие — журналист «Медузы» Дмитрий Карцев и учитель истории Сергей Фокин.

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History 102 with WhatifAltHist’s Rudyard Lynch and Austin Padgett

Rudyard Lynch, creator of the enormously popular YouTube channel WhatifAltHist joins Austin Padgett every week to offer a deeper understanding of critical moments in history. Together they identify patterns in order to predict the future and understand the dynamics that result in civilizations rising and falling. We cover WW1, WW2, Classical Greece, Medieval Islam, the rise of Communism, and more. History 102 is a part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: www.turpentine.co Read More
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The Spy Who

These are stories you were never meant to hear. The invisible but vital work of the world’s intelligence services: secret operatives playing to very different rules. The Spy Who, hosted by Indira Varma, Raza Jaffrey and Emilia Fox, takes you deep inside that shadow world to meet spies who risked everything in the national interest – or, sometimes, their own.

Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of The Spy Who ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.

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European Intellectual History since Nietzsche

Ideas matter. They cross borders; they are cosmopolitan by their nature. Intellectual history is a history of intertwining conversations, a history of posing questions not easily—or ever—answered. HIST 271 is a survey of modern European intellectual history, sketching a narrative arc from the late 18th century transition to modernity through the late 20th century transition to post-modernity. (Modernity is largely about replacing God. Postmodernity begins when we give up on replacing God.) With Marci Shore, Associate Professor of History. Read More
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World Herstory

Welcome to World Herstory where we discover the incredible lives and legacies of lesser-known women in history. Throughout time and across the globe, there have been countless women who have changed the world through their fierce determination and indomitable spirit, yet are often overlooked or ignored. That’s where we come in. 


In each episode, we’ll explore the stories of specific women who challenged societal norms, broke barriers, and made a lasting impact on the world. From ancient times to modern history, we’ll dive into the lives of these women whose remarkable contributions have been buried by the sands of time. They come from all corners of the world and represent a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We’ll discuss the obstacles they overcame, shining a light on their power, resiliency, and sheer badassery.


But World Herstory isn’t just about telling the stories of individual women. We’ll also dispute the roles of women in history and the impact they’ve made on society as a whole; examine the ways in which women have been marginalized and oppressed; celebrate the progress that has been made, and acknowledge the work that still needs to be done. We’ll provide historical context and offer insight into the broader cultural, political, and social forces at play during the time periods we explore.


And while we’ll focus primarily on women, we’ll also review the intersections of gender, race, class, and sexuality that have shaped the experiences of women throughout history. 


Whether you’re a history buff, or simply interested in the untold stories of extraordinary women, subscribe to World Herstory and join the movement to give these women the recognition they deserve.

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Trans* Lesson Plan – Amari ‘Mari’ McGee

The Trans* Lesson Plan is a podcast that explores the rich and complex history of transgender individuals, their experiences, and share additional trans* education. From ancient cultures to modern day, we delve into the ways in which gender identity has been understood and expressed throughout history. Join us as we deepen our understanding and appreciation of transgender history and education. Welcome to the Trans* Lesson Plan! All donations go to fundraising To Better Understand, Inc., a Black Trans-Owned Educational Non-Profit Organization. @translessonplan @mariiiwrld @amarispeaks Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/translessonplan/support Read More
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Black Art Bulletin

A podcast series that highlights black, african-american artists & creators throughout history! Host: Payton Hamilton Read More
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History on Trial

From the Salem Witch Trials to O.J. Simpson, trials have always revealed hidden truths about our world. History on Trial digs into famous legal battles from American history, uncovering the real story behind the headlines, and exploring the powerful cultural contexts that shaped the verdicts -- and still impact us today. Fans of true crime, legal dramas, and history alike will be captivated by the unbelievable cases that played out in the courtrooms of history.

Hosted by Mira Hayward. New episodes drop every other Thursday.

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Very Special Episodes

On the Very Special Episodes podcast, we tell one incredible story each week. Stranger-than-fiction tales about normal people in extraordinary situations. Stories that make you say, “this should be a movie.” Follow Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett, and Jason English down a different rabbit hole every Wednesday.

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House of the Lion: A Blood Soaked Throne

Susan Morrison and Len Pennie explore the bloody struggles for the throne of medieval Scotland where keeping it for you and your heirs meant being as effective in bed as in battle

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Black History, For Real

The first woman on the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorist List was a Black Panther. The richest person of all time, an African king, gave away so much gold that it caused Cairo's economy to crash. A 109 year old Black woman fights for reparations for her neighborhood that was burned to the ground when she was a child. On Wondery’s history series Black History, For Real, hosts Franchesca Ramsey and Conscious Lee go beyond the stories you already know to drop you right in the mix. It’s a no-nonsense, unwhitewashed account of history’s most overlooked moments, with a mix of narrative storytelling and candid conversation. We’ll even spill the occasional historical tea! It’s all facts, no cap.

Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Black History, For Real ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.

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Haymarket Originals: Heat the Ground Up

Haymarket Originals is a new home for audio deep dives, by and for the left—brought to you by Haymarket Books. The second season of Haymarket Originals is HEAT THE GROUND UP: AN ORAL HISTORY OF STARBUCKS WORKERS UNITED What does it *feel like* to build worker power? Season two of Haymarket Originals is bringing you inside one of the most dynamic and inspiring organizing drives in the labor movement today. Heat The Ground Up is an oral history of Starbucks Workers United, voiced by the baristas who built it. Read More
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Textory – The Podcast

Who doesn’t like petty texts, celebrity gossip, dating advice, spicy song lyrics, or controversial opinions? Now imagine all that... but it’s historical. In this podcast we’ll be reading some juicy historical letters, diaries, articles and other piping hot tea. So get yourself something to drink and let’s jump into TEXTORY. Hosted by Karolina Żebrowska Read More
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Hollywood Exiles – BBC & CBC

Host Oona Chaplin guides listeners through the period known as the Red Scare - an ideological battle that implicated Hollywood’s biggest stars, including her grandfather, Charlie. Read More
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Wanna Hear Something Weird?

Love unsolved mysteries and unexplained events? Join Laura Anderson and Tom Reynolds each week as they dive into the weird and wonderful universe of bizarre true tales, odd histories, ghosts, aliens, cryptids and all things peculiar on Wanna Hear Something Weird?

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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History Rage

Think history is boring? That’s because you’ve only ever heard the fake version.

On History Ragetrong>, professional historians come in swinging — smashing the myths, clichés, and half-truths that keep getting recycled in classrooms, documentaries, and TikToks. Vikings with horned helmets? Nope. Britain standing alone in 1940? Wrong. Medieval people never bathed? Rubbish.


Why listen? Because the truth is way more exciting. You’ll leave every episode with jaw-dropping stories, killer facts to shut down pub bores, and the smug satisfaction of knowing what really happened.

🎧 Episodes drop every Monday.

📲 Follow now and get the history they don’t teach you — raw, raging, and real.


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Dinner Party History

Two friends casually discuss history while weaving in current pop culture and personal anecdotes
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Central

En Radio Ambulante Studios nos obsesionan las grandes historias: desde relatos íntimos y conmovedores hasta hechos políticos que sacuden a un país, una región, un continente. Pero hay acontecimientos e historias que no pueden contarse en un solo episodio. Para eso está Central Series, el canal de series de Radio Ambulante Studios.

Superclásico 94 es nuestra temporada más reciente. Buenos Aires, 1994. Un superclásico entre Boca Juniors y River Plate termina como tantos otros: con cantos, euforia y la sensación de que el fútbol lo es todo. Pero esa tarde, lo que comienza como una victoria de River termina con un crimen que sacude al país. Detrás del caso hay un actor que se ha vuelto inseparable del fútbol argentino: las barras bravas, organizaciones que van más allá de la pasión y operan como estructuras de poder, con vínculos que alcanzan a los clubes y a la política. Por medio de testimonios de hinchas, familiares de las víctimas, periodistas, investigadores y protagonistas directos, Superclásico 94, la nueva temporada de Central, se adentra en las tribunas, navega los códigos de las barras y explora los espacios donde el fútbol se enreda con la violencia y la impunidad. Esta es la historia del día que marcó un antes y un después en el fútbol argentino y latinoamericano. 

Las Reinas de Queens, la cuarta serie de Central es sobre las mujeres trans latinas de Queens, en Nueva York. Al frente de la comunidad estaba Lorena Borjas, la reina de todas las reinas, una luchadora incansable por los derechos de las trabajadoras sexuales trans latinas de la ciudad. Pero cuando Borjas murió, la comunidad quedó huérfana y las amenazas de vecinos, clientes y políticos se volvieron más inquietantes que nunca. Desde las calles de Queens hasta los bares y los concursos de belleza de la mítica Avenida Roosevelt, acompañamos a las reinas en su lucha por hacerse un espacio y reivindicar su orgullo en una ciudad que les había prometido refugio.

La Ruta del Sol, la tercera producción de Central, reconstruye uno de los casos más inquietantes de la historia reciente de Colombia: la muerte de uno de los testigos clave del caso Odebrecht, y, tres días después, el fallecimiento de su hijo por envenenamiento, abre la puerta a una serie de acontecimientos que involucraron a las instancias más altas del poder y sacudieron a todo un país.

El péndulo, la segunda serie de Central, es sobre el voto latino en las elecciones presidenciales de Estados Unidos de 2024. Junto al periodista Julio Vaqueiro, exploramos las vidas y expectativas de los latinos en Pennsylvania, Nevada, Florida, Arizona y Carolina del Norte, cinco de los “swing states” que podrían definir los comicios. ¿Puede la participación latina decidir sobre el futuro de Kamala Harris o Donald Trump?

Bukele: el señor de Los sueños, la primera serie documental de Central, cuenta el origen y la construcción de una figura emblemática de nuestra era: la de un publicista que llegó a la presidencia y logró convencer a una sociedad de que la única forma de resolver sus problemas era entregarle un poder sin límites.

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American Carnage – Jeff Stein and Rowley Amato

A podcast about the history of political violence in the United States, launching with a five-part series on the radical abolitionist John Brown. "My new favorite history podcast, a wonderful mixture of dramatic narrative and searching analysis." — Jeet Heer, national political correspondent for The Nation Episode 5 coming soon. Read More
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Master Plan

SEASON TWO: THE KINGMAKERS IS HERE For early access to future episodes and exclusive bonus content, ⁠click here to upgrade to a paid subscription⁠ to The Lever. Master Plan, the award-winning investigative podcast series from The Lever, reveals the hidden forces behind today’s biggest problems — and how small groups of powerful people engineered those problems to serve their own interests. We are exposing their schemes. Narrated by David Sirota, an award-winning investigative journalist and Oscar nominee for his work on the film Don’t Look Up. Master Plan has received the 2025 National Press Club Award for Audio Journalism, the New York Festivals Radio Award for Best Investigative Journalism Podcast, multiple Signal Awards for Best News & Politics Podcast and Best Writing. It was an Ambies finalist for Best Politics podcast and was named a Webby Awards Honoree. Learn more at masterplanpodcast.com Read More
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