Top History Podcasts

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History

Soutee: A Larger Than Life True Story About A Lawyer, His Trip to Prison and More – Dale Wiley

Steve Soutee lived larger than life. He was a cowboy, a notorious ladies' man, a horse racer and a talented lawyer. Some people also said he was a murderer. His high-flying life of beautiful women, lavish parties and lots of alcohol came crashing down when he went to prison as a thief. Just as he began a new life after serving his time, he died unexpectedly under mysterious circumstances. But in learning his story, the question remained: Was his wife's death a murder? Read More
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History

Crime In Movies

This podcast is not for the faint of heart. Each week we break down actors, producers, directors, who have committed crimes. Join Sheamus, and Brad every week when the industry turns criminal. (@crimeinmovies) Read More
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1603
History

Bag Man

Is it possible for an American Vice President to carry out a criminal enterprise inside the White House and have nobody remember? To have one of the most brazen political bribery scandals in American history play out before the country while nobody’s paying attention? In her first original podcast, MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow goes back 45 years to dig into a story that got overshadowed in its day. There’s intrigue. Corruption. Envelopes of cash delivered to the White House. It’s a story that’s not well known, but it probably should be. Especially today. Bag Man. A Rachel Maddow podcast from MSNBC. Listen to the Peabody Award-nominated series now. Read More
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History

Ghost Town: Strange History, True Crime, & the Paranormal

Jason Horton & Rebecca Leib discuss and explore some of the most mysterious and interesting events in history. Take a trip to haunted hotels, abandoned malls, deserted amusement parks, paranormal experiences, infamous true crimes, and weird historical and cultural events. This is Ghost Town. Find us on Instagram: @ghosttownpod Check out our video episodes: https://youtu.be/GLchrthqb5o For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com   We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4  Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy Read More
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1605
History

The Russian History Podcast

A podcast on the history of Russia, told from the perspective of someone learning and studying events from a variety of sources on a weekly basis, and then informing you, the listener, on what they've learnt this week. Read More
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History

Dead Man Talking

Dead Man Talking, led Alex on an investigation into the crimes and confessions of The Railroad Killer, Angel Resendiz.
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History

Not Another True Crime Podcast

On Betches Media's Not Another True Crime Podcast, hosts Danny Murphy and Sara Levine are your partners in wine, crime, and time as they recap the buzziest true crime documentaries and travel back in history to discuss little-known crimes from the past. Read More
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History

Bughouse Square with Eve Ewing

History comes alive as we revisit important moments in American culture with interviews from the archives of the inimitable 20th-century broadcaster and oral historian Studs Terkel. Host Eve Ewing guides us through
the Studs Terkel Radio Archive and pairs each piece of archival audio with an interview with a contemporary thinker, intertwining the past and the present. Dust off your soapbox, open your ears, and come down to the Bughouse Square. Bughouse Square with Eve Ewing is produced by the WFMT Radio Network and made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: exploring the human endeavor.

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History

The Why Factor

The extraordinary and hidden histories behind everyday objects and actions

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History

Unobscured

Each season of Unobscured digs deep into one of history's darkest and most misunderstood moments, and sheds light on the true story beneath the myth. 

Explore the Salem witch trials (S1), the Spiritualist Movement (S2), Jack the Ripper (S3), and Grigori Rasputin (S4) through the narrative storytelling of Aaron Mahnke, along with prominent historian interviews.

 

 

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1611
History

Autocracy Now!

Autocracy Now is a podcast about historical dictators. In the modern world, shockingly, more and more people are growing frustrated with democracy. Is democracy really 'the best form of government, apart from all the others'? What can we understand about autocrats by looking at their lives and their policies? What forms has autocracy taken in the modern and ancient worlds? We'll try to answer all of these questions by following the lives of famous autocrats. Read More
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1612
History

From the Midway

125 years ago, the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair drew millions to Chicago and left a lasting impact. In “From the Midway,” host Colleen Connolly dives into the legacy left behind by the fair, including the remnants that can still be viewed today, the cultural legacy of the fair, the evolution of the Ferris wheel and products that made their debut at the exposition, and still exist today.

“From the Midway” is a production of the Chicago Tribune. It was created by digital news editor Colleen Connolly. Post-production editing was done by digital news editor Randi Shaffer. The music used in this podcast came from the album “Souvenir Music from the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893,” recorded by Lake Forest College.
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History

JFK35 – A podcast by the JFK Library Foundation

John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, inspired a generation that transformed America. But not everyone knows the stories behind the man - his experiences as a young serviceman in World War II, how he wrote some of his most memorable speeches, what sparked him to set the country on a path to the moon. Join Matt Porter and Jamie Richardson of the JFK Library Foundation as they dig into the archives at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston and interview their colleagues to get a behind-the-scenes look at JFK’s life, legacy, and the era he lived in. Read More
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1614
History

Generations Cafe

Generations Cafe is all about genealogy and family history. Discovering your family history should be enjoyable! Each episode will show you more about doing genealogy without the frustration. Host Amy Johnson Crow has been involved in family history for most of her life and is a noted researcher, blogger, author, and educator. She firmly believes that it is possible to do good genealogy research and enjoy the process. This isn't a stuffy or dry lecture. It's a conversation to help you explore the most exciting history of all: yours! Grab a cuppa, pull up a chair, and let's explore family history together. Read More
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History

You’re Wrong About – Sarah Marshall

Sarah is a journalist obsessed with the past. Every week she reconsiders a person or event that's been miscast in the public imagination. Read More
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History

Jeremy Ryan Slate’s Forces of History – Jeremy Ryan Slate

The Forces of History explores well known and little known parts of history and the their causes.
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History

The History of Standup

Comedian and professor Wayne Federman has spent his life studying the art and history of standup comedy. Join him and fellow student, Andrew Steven, as they look back at some of standup’s most interesting moments, places, and people. Read More
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History

Histories of the Unexpected

Histories of the Unexpected explores the past in ways that you never dreamt possible. Surely there’s nothing unexpected about the past? About History? Aha, well Histories of the Unexpected adopts a new approach to exploring our past. Gone is the traditional linear plotting of battles, monarchs and political movements. Histories of the Unexpected argues that everything has a history, even the most unexpected of subjects. Like SLIME. Or COURAGE. or APPLAUSE.... Presented by Dr Sam Willis and Professor James Daybell.

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1619
History

This Week in Irish History

Assassinations, wars and rebellions - these are just some of the topics that will feature in Ireland’s newest podcast 'This Week in Irish History'. Made by Fin Dwyer (the creator of the Irish History Podcast) the series will be covering intriguing stories from our past each week. Read More
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1620
History

American Scandal – Wondery

Every scandal begins with a lie. But the truth will come out. And then comes the fallout and the outrage. Scandals have shaped America since its founding. From business and politics to sports and society, we look on aghast as corruption, deceit and ambition bring down heroes and celebrities, politicians and moguls. And when the dust finally settles, we’re left to wonder: how did this happen? Where did they trip up, and who is to blame? From the creators of American History Tellers, Business Wars and Tides of History comes American Scandal, where we take you deep into the heart of America’s dark side to look at what drives someone to break the rules and what happens when they’re caught. Hosted by Lindsay Graham. Follow American Scandal on the Wondery app or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge new seasons of American Scandal early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery app or on Apple Podcasts.  Read More
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History

پادکست ناوکست / Navcast – Roshan Abady

با دونستن بیشتر از آغاز سفر انسان امید کمک به رفع تبعیضات و تعصبات داریم Read More
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History

Girls, Ghosts and Ghouls

Girls, Ghosts and Ghouls is a paranormal true story based podcast. Join us week by week as we delve into the mysterious world of spirits and explore famous hauntings around the world, while also sharing our own spooky experiences. Read More
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1623
History

Robert E. Lee’s Orderly

Al Arnold, Robert E. Lee's Orderly- A Modern Black Man Confederate Journey. Confederate Monuments, Confederate Flag and Civil War Confederate Heritage wrapped around the Christian Faith. A place where Christians and Sinners can talk about Grace, Race and Civil War History. I HATE Career politicians!! No DemonCats or RepuKlicans allowed!! Just regular Americans keeping it real at the Cross of Grace and the Christians Faith. A Modern Black Man's Confederate Journey Continues. A descendant of an Orderly for Robert E. Lee and a Slave of General Nathan Bedford Forrest takes you on a wild Southern ride on matters of Grace and Race and The War Between The States!! Confederate Monuments, Confederate Flags, Confederate Heritage from a Modern Black Man's Perspective. Native Mississippian and author, AL Arnold, is the host for Orderlyforlee's Podcast. Arnold's great-great grandfather, Turner Hall Jr. was with General Lee when he surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox. Turner Hall also attended the 1938 Gettysburg reunion as a Black Confederate and was the guest of honor at the local parade in Hugo Oklahoma for his service to Robert E. Lee. Hall received honors and was awarded an all expense paid trip to New York City in 1940 to be interviewed by the National Talk Radio Show, "We, The People." Hall served as a body servant for the Confederate Armies from 1861-1865. Born October 10, 1840 and died January 5th, 1942 Hall had an undying affection toward his Confederate service and left a rich Black Confederate Heritage for his large Mississippi Family. His Great-Great Grandson, Arnold discovered his heritage and authored two books, Robert E. Lee's Orderly A Modern Black Man's Confederate Journey and Robert E. Lee's Orderly A Modern Black Man's Confederate Journey-Extended Edition was published August 3, 2018. This is Arnold's Journey, the people he has met, the stories he has heard and the message of reconciliation with his Confederate Heritage and his Southern White Brothers and Sisters in the South! Read More
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History

Every Man a King

Chris will highlight the major players in his new book "Every Man A King" featuring interviews with well known politicians, historians, personalities and authors. In each episode Chris sits down with notable guests to discuss the history of populism and its colorful characters. Read More
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History

Notorious Narratives

With an enduring fascination with all things weird, long time friends Jen and Robin delve into history's most peculiar people and extraordinary events. Read More
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