History Podcasts
Ranked by chart position, with free AI-powered daily summaries on every show.
Showing 1–100 of 1,393 podcasts
The Team House
Deep-dive conversations on national security with special operations veterans, intelligence professionals, and frontline reporters.
#2
The Rest Is History
Historians Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook analyze major historical events and figures with narrative depth and scholarly insight.
#3
World War II with Tom Hanks
A narrative history of World War II exploring its causes, global battles, and lasting impact through Tom Hanks' perspective.
#4
History's Greatest Mysteries
Explores unsolved historical enigmas, from vanished figures to buried treasures, using insights from experts across disciplines.
#5
What the Fact with Connor Tomlinson and Carter Roy
Two hosts uncover wildly unbelievable historical facts and hidden stories behind pop culture, from near-misses to forgotten scandals.
#6
American Scandal
Examines major American scandals in politics, business, and society, exploring the lies, corruption, and downfalls of powerful figures.
#7
History That Doesn't Suck
A bi-weekly podcast delivering well-researched, engaging stories from American history.
#8
The Ancients
Explores ancient history through expert interviews, covering topics from Neolithic Britain to the fall of Rome.
#9
American History Tellers
Pivotal moments in American history are explored through narrative storytelling, revealing their impact on the nation and modern life.
#10
Lore
Dark historical tales blending folklore, mystery, and real events to reveal the eerie side of the past.
#11
Throughline
A history podcast that explores how past events and figures shaped the present, using immersive storytelling and sound.
#12
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History
A dramatic, narrative-driven exploration of historical events and figures through unconventional, thought-provoking questions.
#13
In Our Time
Explores pivotal ideas, figures, and discoveries across history, science, philosophy, and culture through expert discussions.
#14
Sleepy History
Calming narrations of historical events and mysteries designed to help listeners relax and fall asleep.
#15
Short History Of...
Each episode examines a significant moment or figure in history, spanning ancient to modern times.
#16
The Rest Is Classified
Former CIA analyst David McCloskey and journalist Gordon Corera examine real espionage cases and intelligence operations from the Cold War to present.
#17
Gone Medieval
Explores medieval history across Europe and beyond, uncovering lost stories of people, politics, religion, and myths.
#18
Stuff You Missed in History Class
Two hosts explore overlooked and unusual historical events and figures with detailed storytelling and research.
#19
Dan Snow's History Hit
Dan Snow visits historic sites worldwide to explore the stories behind pivotal events, figures, and monuments.
#20
After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
Historians explore eerie, strange, and dark historical events, from hauntings and witch trials to UFOs and infamous crimes.
#21
History Daily
A daily history podcast that explores pivotal events that happened on each day, told through immersive storytelling.
#22
Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography & More
Daily explorations of history, science, geography, and culture with concise, accessible explanations of complex topics.
#23
You're Dead to Me
A comedian and historian explore quirky, surprising stories from the past with humor and insight.
#24
Revolutions
A fictional history of the 2247 Martian Revolution, told as a scholarly retrospective in the style of a historical podcast.
#25
Conspiracy Theories
Examines conspiracy theories surrounding major historical events and cultural phenomena, exploring their origins and influence.
#26
Gunfighters
Stories of Old West gunfighters like Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, and John Wesley Hardin reveal the violent reality of America's frontier.
#27
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Celebrities tell first-person stories of their real paranormal experiences, from ghosts and hauntings to unexplained phenomena.
#28
John Kiriakou's Dead Drop
A former CIA officer explores the psychology and realities of espionage through personal experience and analysis.
#29
American History Hit
Examines key events in American history, from colonial conflicts to civil rights, through expert interviews and detailed storytelling.
#30
You're Wrong About
A journalist reexamines people and events misunderstood or misrepresented in history.
#31
Real Dictators
Explores the lives and regimes of history's most notorious dictators through firsthand accounts and historical analysis.
#32
Empire: World History
William Dalrymple and Anita Anand examine the rise and fall of empires throughout world history and their lasting global impact.
#33
Noble Blood
Explores the lives of history’s most dramatic royals, from tyrants and tragedies to murderers and their victims.
#34
Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes
A true crime podcast examining cults, conspiracies, and criminal cover-ups through cases fueled by belief, fear, and manipulation.
#35
Ask Haviv Anything
A history podcast shaped by listener questions, covering identity, conflict, and culture with moments of humor.
#36
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
A sex historian explores intimate stories from the past, revealing how sex, scandal, and societal norms have evolved across centuries.
#37
The History of Rome
A weekly podcast tracing the history of the Roman Empire from its legendary origins to the fall of the Western Empire.
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Hidden History with Dr. Harini Bhat
A clinical pharmacist explores baffling historical mysteries as unresolved case studies shaped by gaps in knowledge and human perception.
#40
HISTORY This Week
A weekly look at pivotal historical events and the people behind them, from famous figures to unknown influencers.
#41
Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story
A docudrama exploring the rise and fall of Charles Ponzi, the con artist who orchestrated one of history’s most infamous financial scams.
#42
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
Examines the decline of historical civilizations, exploring common causes, collapse patterns, and lived experiences during their fall.
#43
The Spy Who
Real spy stories from intelligence operatives who risked everything in high-stakes missions for national or personal interests.
#44
Dark History
Reveals dark, overlooked historical events like tyrannical rulers and corporate crimes that were omitted from mainstream education.
#45
Not Just the Tudors
Explores diverse historical topics from the Tudors to global empires, featuring expert historians uncovering stories of the past.
#46
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
True stories of human error, disasters, and blunders that reveal the surprising lessons behind history’s worst mistakes.
#47
Legends of the Old West
Stories of legendary outlaws, lawmen, and pivotal events that defined the American Old West.
#48
HistoryExtra podcast
Historical conversations with leading experts explore gripping stories from the past.
#49
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk
Al Murray and James Holland examine World War II history, blending expert insight and humor on battles, leaders, and key events of the conflict.
#50
Real Survival Stories
Ordinary people recount real experiences surviving extreme situations in the wilderness and at sea.
#51
The Art Bell Archive
A chronological archive of Art Bell's radio show episodes, updated daily.
#52
Calm History - Bedtime Sleep Stories for Education & Relaxation
Historical narratives told calmly for bedtime listening, covering events and figures from ancient civilizations to modern times.
#53
Government That Doesn't Suck
Explores the everyday impact of American government through expert discussions on infrastructure, services, and policy.
#54
Yasha
A Jewish family flees Nazi invasion in Belarus, embarking on a six-year odyssey across the Soviet Union to survive World War II.
#55
This is History: The Tudors
The Tudor dynasty's rise begins with Henry VII seizing the throne in 1485, sparking decades of power struggles, religious change, and royal intrigue.
#56
Infamous America
True crime stories from America's history, covering assassins, gangsters, scandals, and unsolved mysteries.
#57
Hot History
Ainslie Harvey
#58
How to Take Over the World
Examines the strategies, tactics, and habits of history’s most influential figures to help listeners learn from their paths to greatness.
#59
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities
Uncovering strange and unsettling historical tales through a curated series of bizarre true stories.
#60
Right Answers Mostly
Two hosts discuss dramatic stories from history and pop culture with a cocktail in hand.
#61
School of War
Discussions with military leaders, policymakers, and historians on the strategy, history, and consequences of war.
#62
Ridiculous History
Explores bizarre and absurd stories from human history with a mix of humor and historical insight.
#63
Forever Ago
Explores the surprising history behind everyday things, from ice cream to video games, making the past engaging for all ages.
#64
British Scandal
Hosts examine historic British scandals involving power, downfall, and the human stories behind events like Profumo and Phone Hacking.
#65
Southern Gothic
Explores the haunted history and paranormal legends of the American South through immersive storytelling and historical research.
#66
History Unplugged Podcast
Features interviews with history authors and answers to listener questions on a wide range of historical topics.
#67
Ancient Civilisations
Explores the history, people, and achievements of ancient civilizations through narrative storytelling.
#68
My Victorian Nightmare
True crime and macabre tales from the Victorian era, featuring mysterious deaths and dark historical events.
#69
Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman
A Bible scholar and host explore textual variations in the New Testament, the historical Jesus, and early Christian history.
#70
Catholic Saints
Scholars from the Augustine Institute explore the lives of Catholic saints to deepen understanding of their faith and heroism.
#71
The History Podcast
Derren Brown examines how Houdini pioneered modern fame through illusion, media, and self-promotion in early 20th-century America.
#72
Call 'Em Like Museum with Eric Johnson
Explores how museums work through interviews with directors, curators, and fans about curation, exhibits, and visitor experiences.
#73
پادکست رخ
داستان زندگی افرادی که در تاریخ ایران و جهان تأثیرگذار بودهاند.
#74
Slow Burn
Examines pivotal political and cultural moments in American history through archival audio and firsthand accounts.
#75
The Martyr Made Podcast
Darryl Cooper
#76
The UnBelievable
Explores bizarre true stories from history, revealing strange events and the facts behind them.
#77
The History of English Podcast
A podcast about the spoken history of the English language as it became a global language.
#78
Dark Histories
Unsolved crimes, historical mysteries, and unexplained phenomena explored through narrative storytelling.
#79
AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay
Explores UFOs, psychic phenomena, and government secrets with whistleblowers and experts.
#80
Our Ancestors Were Messy
Reveals the dramatic, often scandalous lives of Black individuals in pre-Civil Rights America through historical gossip and personal stories.
#81
Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! Greek & Roman Mythology Retold
Stories from Greek mythology and the ancient Mediterranean told with humor, sarcasm, and contemporary flair.
#82
Biography
Immersive stories about history’s most influential figures, from writers and pioneers to rulers and revolutionaries.
#83
The Bowery Boys: New York City History
Explores 400 years of New York City's history through stories of iconic and overlooked figures who shaped the city and the nation.
#84
Ridiculous Crime
Outlandish true crime stories focused on absurd heists, cons, and criminal antics with minimal violence.
#85
The History Chicks : A Women's History Podcast
Explores the lives of remarkable women throughout history with in-depth research and engaging storytelling.
#86
This American President
Explores the lives and legacies of U.S. presidents through in-depth storytelling and interviews.
#87
Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff
Revolutions, rebellions, and resistance movements throughout history, told through the stories of the people who lived them.
#88
Haunted American History
A daily podcast exploring American history, folklore, and true crime through a campfire-style narrative.
#89
No Ordinary Life - History Podcast
Each season dramatizes the life of a legendary historical figure through cinematic storytelling.
#90
The WallBuilders Show
Examines current issues through biblical, historical, and constitutional viewpoints with insights from experts and public figures.
#91
Only If You Get Caught
Examines cheating in sports and culture to reveal what rule-breaking says about human behavior.
#92
The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War
Three experts blend historical insight and personal experience to explore the Pacific War’s pivotal battles and untold stories.
#93
The History of England
A chronological history of England from the end of Roman rule, covering major events and daily life.
#94
About That Life
Reveals overlooked figures in Black history and explores their enduring impact on the fight for justice.
#95
The Big Dig Season 4: Mitt & Ted, a healthcare story
Mitt Romney and Ted Kennedy's opposing views on healthcare evolved into a shared legacy shaping U.S. health policy.
#96
Who Did What Now With Katie Charlwood
Katie Charlwood explores intriguing historical figures, places, and events to reveal the fascinating stories behind the past.
#97
The History of Byzantium
Chronicles the history of the Eastern Roman Empire from 476 to 1453, covering its political, military, and religious evolution.
#98
The Story of Money
A global look at current business and financial news through reporting by Financial Times journalists.
#99
Beyond Mount Rushmore
Explores obscure presidential scandals, strange executive decisions, and forgotten historical moments with dark humor and surprising trivia.
#100
Real Vikings
A deep dive into the Viking Age, separating myth from history through stories of explorers, warriors, and rulers.