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    2026
    TROJAN WAR: THE PODCAST
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    TROJAN WAR: THE PODCAST

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    Trojan War: The Podcast is a serialized telling of the stories that together comprise the epic story of the Trojan War. From The Judgement of Paris through The Face that Launched a Thousand Ships to Achilles’ Heel and Beware of Greeks Bearing Gifts, this epic story has it all! Each podcast episode features one self-contained episode in the overall story arc, followed by about fifteen minutes of conversation and commentary on the compelling and provocative contemporary ideas that emerge from the stories. The tone of Jeff Wright, the storyteller, is modern, engaging, and informed. He is comic, occasionally irreverent, and always entertaining. Read More
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    2027
    Futility Closet
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    Futility Closet

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    Forgotten stories from the pages of history. Join us for surprising and curious tales from the past and challenge yourself with our lateral thinking puzzles. Read More
    Forgotten stories from the pages of history. Join us for surprising and curious Read More
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    2028
    The Strange and Unusual Podcast
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    The Strange and Unusual Podcast

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    The unknown. It lies at the root of all fear, and has inspired legends, superstition, folklore, customs, hysteria, and even murder throughout history. Still today we feel the shadowy presence of our ancestors' struggles to explain the mysterious in almost every facet of our lives. Whether it be in the form of religion, urban legends, pop culture, ghost stories, superstitious rituals, and so much more we are still just fighting to keep our monsters in the dark. Welcome to The Strange and Unusual Podcast. Read More
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    2029
    History of the Papacy Podcast
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    History of the Papacy Podcast

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    This show will detail the biographies and interesting facts of the Papacy of Rome. It will start in the beginning, but will not go straight through. There will be many side tracks and detours along the way. We will investigate the backstreets of the Papacy where the tour normally doesn't go. Support this show Read More
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    2030
    BMA: Black Media Archive
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    BMA: Black Media Archive

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    The Black Media Archive is a multi-media collection of African and African-American history, including speeches, archival video, movies, music, and more. It exists as a central resource of Black history in multi-media formats. Read More
    The Black Media Archive is a multi-media collection of African and African-Ameri Read More
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    2031
    Our Fake History
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    Our Fake History

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    A podcast about myths we think are history and history that might be hidden in myths! Awesome stories that really (maybe) happened! Read More
    A podcast about myths we think are history and history that might be hidden in m Read More
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    2032
    History of Germany Podcast
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    History of Germany Podcast

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    A podcast on the history of Germans.

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    A podcast on the history of Germans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for Read More
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    2033
    Ancient Warfare Podcast
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    Ancient Warfare Podcast

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    Discussions from Ancient Warfare Magazine. Why did early civilisations fight? Who were their Generals? What was life like for the earliest soldiers? Ancient Warfare Magazine will try and answer these questions. Warfare minus two thousand years. Read More
    Discussions from Ancient Warfare Magazine. Why did early civilisations fight? Wh Read More
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    2034
    All Of It with Alison Stewart
    History

    All Of It with Alison Stewart

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    All Of It with Alison Stewart is a show about culture and its consumers. ALL OF IT is a show about culture and context. ALL OF IT is a show about culture and the culture. Our aim is to engage the thinkers, doers, makers, and creators, about the what and why of their work. People make the culture and we hope, need, and want the WNYC community to be a part of our show. As we build a community around ALL OF IT, we know that every guest and listener has an opinion. We won’t always agree, but our varied perspectives and diversity of experience is what makes New York City great. ALL OF IT will be both companion for and curator of the myriad culture this city has to offer. In the words of Cristina De Rossi, anthropologist at Barnet and Southgate College, London: "Culture encompasses religion, food, what we wear, how we wear it, our language, marriage, music, what we believe is right or wrong, how we sit at the table, how we greet visitors, how we behave with loved ones, and a million other things." ...In other words, ALL OF IT. --- Join us for ALL OF IT with Alison Stewart, weekdays from 12:00 - 2:00PM on WNYC. Read More
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    2035
    Making Gay History | LGBTQ Oral Histories from the Archive
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    Making Gay History | LGBTQ Oral Histories from the Archive

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    Intimate, personal portraits of both known and long-forgotten champions, heroes, and witnesses to history brought to you from rare archival interviews. Read More
    Intimate, personal portraits of both known and long-forgotten champions, heroes, Read More
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    2036
    Strange Matters Podcast
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    Strange Matters Podcast

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    Discussing the Bizarre, Mysterious, & Unexplained
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    2037
    My History Can Beat Up Your Politics
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    My History Can Beat Up Your Politics

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    Since 2006, this podcast has been using history to elevate today's political debates.  "The perfect antidote to bloviating talking heads, My History is thoughtful, nuanced, and highly engaging." -Columbia Journalism Review Read More
    Since 2006, this podcast has been using history to elevate today’s politic Read More
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    2038
    WW1 Centennial News
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    WW1 Centennial News

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    WWI Centennial News - The Doughboy Podcast is about what happened 100 years ago during and after the War that changed the world and how those changes still echo in our daily lives. Read More
    WWI Centennial News – The Doughboy Podcast is about what happened 100 year Read More
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    2039
    American Experience Presents – GBH
    History

    American Experience Presents – GBH

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    "American Experience Presents" brings a fresh take on the iconic stories told on TV's most-watched history series. This 10-episode anthology launches with three powerful narratives: Joseph McCarthy, whose anti-communist crusade terrorized 1950s America; media titan William Randolph Hearst, the newspaper mogul whose empire shaped public opinion for decades; and Sgt. Isaac Woodard, the decorated World War II veteran whose brutal assault by police sparked a civil rights awakening. This new GBH podcast examines how these three transformative figures shaped pivotal moments in 20th century America, bringing their stories to life for a new generation of listeners. Connect with American Experience on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads and YouTube. ----------------------------------- Credits: Lead Producer: Devin Maverick Robins Associate Producer: Meiqian He Scriptwriters: Galen Beebe and Andrew Newman Story Editor: Devin Maverick Robins  Editorial Advisor: John Bredar Sound Designer: Jack Pombriant Narrators: James Edwards and Cameo George Executive Producer: Cameo George Read More
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    2040
    Based on a True Story
    History

    Based on a True Story

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    We've all seen movies that claim to be 'based on a true story', but have you ever wondered how accurate they are? That's what we'll find out as we compare Hollywood with history.

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    2041
    The China History Podcast
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    The China History Podcast

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    Since 2010, The China History Podcast, presented by Laszlo Montgomery, has brought you hundreds of episodes of curated historical topics from China's antiquity to modern times. Read More
    Since 2010, The China History Podcast, presented by Laszlo Montgomery, has broug Read More
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    2042
    The Civil War & Reconstruction
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    The Civil War & Reconstruction

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    A history podcast in which Rich & Tracy weave together a chronological narrative of the Civil War era. Visit us at www.civilwarpodcast.org Read More
    A history podcast in which Rich & Tracy weave together a chronological narra Read More
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    2043
    12 Byzantine Rulers: The History of The Byzantine Empire
    History

    12 Byzantine Rulers: The History of The Byzantine Empire

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    This lecture series by Lars Brownworth covers the history of the Byzantine Empire through the study of 12 of its greatest rulers. Read More
    This lecture series by Lars Brownworth covers the history of the Byzantine Empir Read More
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    2044
    Irish History Podcast – Fin Dwyer
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    Irish History Podcast – Fin Dwyer

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    From the Norman Invasion to the War of Independence, the Great Famine to the Troubles, the Irish History Podcast takes you on a journey through the most fascinating stories in Ireland's past. Whether it’s the siege of Dublin in 1171 or gun battles in the 1920s, the podcast vividly recreates a sense of time and place. Each episode is meticulously researched, creating character-driven narratives that are engaging and accessible for all. Since the first episode was released back in 2010, the podcast has covered scores of captivating stories. Major multi-part series have explored the Great Famine, the Norman Invasion, and Irish involvement in the Spanish Civil War. If you are looking for standalone episodes, there are lots of great interviews with leading Irish historians covering topics from medieval sex magic to Irish connections in the Jack the Ripper murders! Why not start with 'Three Days in July', an acclaimed mini-series from the summer of 2024. It explores the early years of the Troubles and the forgotten story of a young Londoner who was shot dead by the British Army in Belfast in 1970. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Read More
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    2045
    In Our Time: Science
    History

    In Our Time: Science

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    Scientific principles, theory, and the role of key figures in the advancement of science.

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    2046
    History of the Crusades
    History

    History of the Crusades

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    Over 900 years ago, thousands of Christians invaded the Middle East, intent on taking the Holy Land from the Muslims. The following 200 years were marked by a series of military campaigns known as the Crusades. Join us to follow the history of the Crusades from 1095 onwards. Castles, battles, religious clashes, Richard the Lionheart, the Assassins, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Saladin, the Knights Templar - all will feature as we examine one of the most interesting periods in history.

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    2047
    Great Speeches in History
    History

    Great Speeches in History

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    Great Speeches in History is a podcast devoted to the great thinkers, statesman and other public orators that have graced us throughout history with their words. Each week LearnOutLoud.com will offer up a new speech in audio format. Please visit www.learnoutloud.com for more educational audio and video. Read More
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    2048
    The History of Byzantium
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    The History of Byzantium

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    A podcast telling the story of the Roman (Byzantine) Empire from 476 AD to 1453. www.thehistoryofbyzantium.com

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    A podcast telling the story of the Roman (Byzantine) Empire from 476 AD to 1453. Read More
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    2049
    Just A Story: Urban Legend Podcast
    History

    Just A Story: Urban Legend Podcast

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    A weekly podcast taking a look at the stories that we tell over and over again. What our myths and misdeeds, fears and fables say about us as humans. Read More
    A weekly podcast taking a look at the stories that we tell over and over again. Read More
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    2050
    Radio Diaries
    History

    Radio Diaries

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    First-person diaries, sound portraits, and hidden chapters of history from Peabody Award-winning producer Joe Richman and the Radio Diaries team. From teenagers to octogenarians, prisoners to prison guards, bra saleswomen to lighthouse keepers. The extraordinary stories of ordinary life. Radio Diaries is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Learn more at radiotopia.fm

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