Top History Podcasts

Note: Donald Triplett passed away on June 15, 2023. He was 89. Donald lived a full and happy life in Forest, Mississippi, and will be missed by many. This podcast is a tribute to his life and legacy.

Autism's First Child traces the history of autism through the first person ever diagnosed, and the rural community that helped raise him. Named “Case 1” in 1943, Donald Triplett was in and out of an institution and spent time with history’s most important child psychiatrist by the time he was five. But he went on to live nearly nine happy decades in Forest, Mississippi. What can his story teach us about creating a better world for those who are “different”?

Two sisters who love a good ghost story. Tune in with us every other Wednesday to hear about some of the world's most haunted places.

Historian Dan Snow investigates the 'how' and 'why' of history's defining moments.

From the Colosseum of Ancient Rome and the battlefields of Waterloo to the tomb of Tutankhamun, Dan journeys across the globe to share the greatest stories from the past that help us understand the present.

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Good guys are boring, villains are fascinating! From bizarre events, wars, assassinations and celebrity deaths to cyberattacks, swindlers and spy stories - we cover it all and more, sprinkling a bit of true crime flavor and funny commentary on top.

We bring a fresh take on suspicious events – past and current - and the people who caused them. Because history is stranger than fiction! New episodes come every Wednesday, and ad-free episodes are available to our patrons.

If you’re looking for gripping stories about devious people and questionable happenings, you’re in the right place!

Stay Dubious,

Sandra and Tyler