Podcast Categories: History

The Ottoman Empire lasted for six hundred years and dominated the Middle East and Europe, from Budapest to Baghdad and everything in between. The sultans ruled three continents. But they didn’t do it on their own. This podcast looks at the cast of characters who made the empire run: the sultan, the queen mother, the peasant, the janissary, the harem eunuch, the holy man, and the outlaw.

Tune in to hear Katy and Nathan pair cocktails with amazing women of history. Cheers!

A podcast that delves into the rich history, awesome stories, and fascinating details behind your favorite Disneyland Attractions.

Digging Underneath the Couch Cushions of History

Every object has a story to tell. But how can one mystery item lead us on a journey through history, people and places? 
In the English Heritage podcast, comedian and writer Amy Matthews brings you entertaining tales from unexpected places. Each week, we begin with a mystery item and with the help of English Heritage experts and special guests, Amy explores what our past can tell us about our present and perhaps our future.
Follow us wherever you get your podcasts.

History Colorado’s critically acclaimed podcast, Lost Highways: Dispatches from the Shadows of the Rocky Mountains, expands the history of the American West by exploring how overlooked stories from the past have shaped current world events and continue to impact our lives today.

Each season, host Noel Black, producer and producers Maria Maddox and Dustin Hodge delve into stories from our shared past that we couldn’t believe we’d never heard.

Lost Highways is made possible by and a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, and by a founding grant from the Sturm Family Foundation.

The story of how Ireland became Ireland: its revolution, its gods, and the myths in between.

Learn more at www.thehistoryofireland.com or support the show through Patreon for bonus content and ad free listening!

www.patreon.com/thehistoryofireland

---

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

Have you ever wondered “What is a Viking?”, “Were Vikings tattooed?” or “Did they ever REALLY use the Blood Eagle? If so, then this is the right podcast for YOU.

In this podcast, follow along Daniel Farrand’s (Owner of Horns of Odin) journey as he tries to make sense of the complex history of the Viking Age and Nordic Mythology, through easy to digest, funny, natural (and often very honest) conversations. 

Daniel is joined by Co-Host (and in house archaeologist) Margrethe Havgar, as the pair are joined by a host of guests; which include world leading scholars and Viking Age creators, to world renowned musicians and movie stars. 

So, if you’ve ever asked “Were Runes used for magic?” or “is Thor REALLY the only person who can lift his hammer?”. We’ll definitely have an episode on it

But be prepared to be told, “It’s Complicated.”

---

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

Follow your hosts on a trek into Japanese history, from ancient Japan to the end of the Samurai and all points in between – culture, warfare, literature, and interviews.
The Official Podcast of the Samurai Archives Japanese History page.

The Story Behind tells the extraordinary history of the ordinary. Everyday objects are more closely examined, from their ancient beginnings through the present—all within 5-10 minutes.