History Podcasts

Ranked by chart position, with free AI-powered daily summaries on every show.

Showing 401–500 of 1,393 podcasts

New England Legends Podcast

Explores ghosts, monsters, aliens, folklore, history, and roadside oddities in New England through weekly investigations and storytelling.

Only In The Green Room

Backstage interviews with musicians at major music venues reveal personal stories and insights before and after performances.

Where Did the Road Go?

Explores the unexplained, paranormal phenomena, consciousness, and profound human experiences.

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll

Discusses the history of rock and roll, highlighting overlooked stories and diverse influences through expert commentary and listener input.

Hear Me Out!

Two hosts explore fictional characters through games, hypotheticals, and deep dives into their personalities and relationships.

The Jewish Lives Podcast

Explores the lives and legacies of influential Jewish figures through author interviews.

Jack Norton's Old-Time Radio Show: 1920s to 1940s 78 RPM Records

A musician shares vintage 1920s and 1930s recordings from his 78 rpm collection, spanning hot jazz, blues, hillbilly, and novelty swing.

Our Thing: The Birth of Salsa in Nueva York

The rise and turmoil of Fania Records, the pioneering label that launched salsa music from New York to global prominence.

Closing Night

Examines Broadway shows that closed early, revealing the stories behind their development, performances, and legacies.

The Amagi

Covers movies and TV shows with character biographies, timelines, and speculative scenarios.

In Our Time: History

BBC Radio 4

Morally Offensive

Revisits films condemned by the Catholic Church’s Legion of Decency, examining censorship and cultural reactions.

That Was Pretty Scary

A horror podcast exploring why scary movies resonate, through reviews, analysis, and conversations with creators.

VH US

A host raised in a video store discusses cult films with professionals depicted in those movies.

Alien UFO Podcast

Investigates UFO sightings, alien abductions, and related phenomena through interviews with researchers and experiencers.

Politics Chat

A podcast where the host answers listener questions about modern politics.

OnlyFantasy

A journalist and an OnlyFans creator explore the blurred lines between fantasy, intimacy, and commerce on the adult platform.

New Books in Sex, Sexuality, and Sex Work

Scholars discuss new research on sex, sexuality, and sex work with fellow experts in the field.

Horror Queers

Two queer hosts analyze horror films with LGBTQ+ themes or campy elements each week.

The Mathematicians Podcast

A chronological exploration of key figures and ideas in the history of mathematics, examining their contributions and development.

Ascend - The Great Books Podcast

A weekly exploration of the most influential texts in Western civilization through the lens of the Catholic intellectual tradition.

Media Matters Podcast Network

A podcast network featuring shows on Star Trek, Doctor Who, and in-depth film reviews ranging from classics to new releases.

Composers Datebook

Daily two-minute episodes explore significant musical events and composers, past and present, with curated music excerpts.

We the People

A weekly discussion of constitutional issues featuring balanced arguments on key topics shaping American society.

Final Girls

Examines iconic female survivors in horror films, analyzing their stories, escapes, and cultural impact.

Crown and Controversy

Examines the British royal family’s challenges through the marriages of William and Kate, Harry and Meghan, and the transition to King Charles’s reign.

Reign Check - with Amanda Matta and Michael Panter

A British journalist and a royal expert analyze current and historical royal family news each week.

The 007 Files

A detailed exploration of James Bond's films, books, and cultural legacy through expert analysis and fan-focused discussion.

Strangeology

Explores cryptozoology, UFOs, paranormal events, and unexplained mysteries while investigating theories and truths behind strange phenomena.

A Little Light Music

Maurice Powell presents acclaimed classical music compositions and performances.

Rock & Metal Combat Podcast

Reviews of hard rock and metal music.

General Witchfinders: The British Horror Podcast

Explores British horror cinema, from classic Hammer films and folk horror to Nigel Kneale’s sci-fi and supernatural television.

Antiques Roadshow Detours

Follows the surprising post-show journeys of artifacts featured on ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, uncovering hidden histories and unexpected fates.

Bad Women Presents Stolen Sister

Elizabeth Plunkett’s 1976 abduction and murder by Ireland’s first serial killers, and her family’s pursuit of justice nearly 50 years later.

Big Lives

Journalists examine cultural icons' lives using BBC archives to reveal their impact on music, film, and comedy.

Breaking History

Historians and reporters analyze current events through the lens of past political and social upheavals.

Business History

A look at pivotal moments in business history, uncovering surprising stories behind iconic companies and inventions.

Combat Story

Veterans share unfiltered stories of combat, detailing their paths to service, pivotal moments in battle, and the lasting impact of war.

CONFLICTED

Two former insiders—one a spy, one a filmmaker—analyze Middle East conflicts, extremism, and global impacts through personal experience.

Crime Scene

A true crime podcast that re-examines complex cases through in-depth investigative reporting and multimedia evidence.

Crimes of the Centuries

A journalist examines historically significant criminal cases that shocked society and left lasting impacts.

D-Day: The Tide Turns

Follows the personal stories of those who lived through the planning, execution, and aftermath of the 1944 Normandy landings.

Done & Dunne

Explores Dominick Dunne's pursuit of justice through his novels and Vanity Fair columns on high society and crime.

Expanse

A plane vanishes in a remote Australian wilderness, sparking a decades-old mystery of conspiracy, cover-ups, and the limits of explanation.

Family Lore

Explores family legends through guest stories and historical investigations to uncover the truth behind generational tales.

Heaven Bent

A deep dive into modern prophecy, exploring supernatural claims and spiritual practices within today’s prophetic movement.

Historiansplaining: A historian tells you why everything you know is wrong

A historian examines the complex realities behind simplified historical narratives to show how the past shapes the present.

History Analyzed

A deep dive into pivotal historical events and hidden stories, exploring their causes, contexts, and lasting impacts on the modern world.

History’s Greatest Dishes

A food historian and a presenter explore the origins and myths behind iconic dishes from history.

Hoax!

Explores famous historical hoaxes and why people believe them, from fairy sightings to modern media scams.

Hungry for History with Eva Longoria and Maite Gomez-Rejón

Eva Longoria and Maite Gomez-Rejón explore the cultural history of food through family stories, expert interviews, and on-location tasting.

In Pursuit with Colleen Shogan

Discusses U.S. history and democracy with historians, journalists, and officials to draw lessons for the nation’s future.

Instant Classics

A classicist and a culture writer explore ancient stories and their relevance to modern life.

Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén

A weekly exploration of infamous crimes, from heists and cons to serial murders, unpacking what still lingers beneath the surface.

Lavender Ranks

Uncovers hidden LGBTQ2S+ stories from World War I, including drag performances, secret romances, and overlooked lives of soldiers and nurses.

Lawless Planet

Each episode exposes environmental crimes and the high-stakes battles between those protecting the planet and those exploiting it.

Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage

Reveals the true stories behind recipients of the Medal of Honor, exploring their acts of courage and sacrifice in combat.

Mother Country Radicals

A son investigates his parents’ lives as 1970s radicals in the Weather Underground Organization and their fight against the U.S. government.

One Year

Explores forgotten or unknown events from a single year in American history and their impact on politics, culture, and society.

Parseh Podcast (پادکست پرسه)

A walk through books, exploring curiosity and reflections sparked by reading.

Project Mind Control

A criminal psychologist investigates 1958 experiments on a teen at a Canadian psychiatric hospital linked to CIA mind control research.

REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke Lamana

A Marine Corps Recon veteran investigates declassified government secrets and historical cover-ups.

Saigon

An audio drama tracing a Vietnamese family’s intertwined lives across decades of war, revolution, and personal betrayal.

Stepchange

Ben Shwab Eidelson and Anay Shah

Strangely

Two journalists on opposite sides of the Atlantic explore bizarre true stories, from obscure oddities to conspiracy theories and true crime.

The Agency

A former CIA officer recounts his covert operations against Russian military intelligence during the Cold War.

The American Story With Tim Barton

Explores the founding of the United States through stories of faith, freedom, and the Founding Fathers’ lives and principles.

The Big Dig

A deep dive into Boston’s Big Dig, examining its troubled legacy, shifting public perception, and lessons for modern infrastructure.

The Context

A deep dive into the historical and cultural forces shaping contemporary China and its people.

The Gilded Gentleman

Explores daily life and social customs among the elite and working classes in America's Gilded Age, France's Belle Époque, and Victorian Britain.

The History Bureau

A deep dive into the 1999 Russian apartment bombings and the unresolved questions about who was responsible.

The History of the Americans

A chronological exploration of the history of people living in the United States, starting from the earliest times.

The Lindbergh Conspiracies

A veteran reporter re-examines the unsolved 1932 kidnapping and murder of Charles Lindbergh’s infant son.

The Permanent Problem

Explores capitalism's triple crisis—of dynamism, inclusion, and politics—and examines paths to renew social progress.

The Preamble

Sharon McMahon and guests explore pressing issues and ideas shaping the future with clarity and thoughtful analysis.

The War Office

Explores pivotal military history events, battles, and figures from World War II to today with expert historians and immersive storytelling.

This Day (An America 250 History Show)

Historians explore pivotal U.S. political events from the past and connect them to today’s news.

This Guy Sucked

Historian Dr. Claire Aubin and guest experts critique infamous and overlooked historical figures each week.

To Catch a Thief: China’s Rise to Cyber Supremacy

North Korean operatives infiltrate U.S. companies to fund their regime's nuclear program through a global cyber labor pipeline.

Who Killed JFK?

Examines the assassination of John F. Kennedy through interviews with experts, officials, and witnesses, exploring the enduring mystery and its impact on America.

Wilder

Explores the life and legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the Little House books, and her complex role in American history.

Case By Case: A Legal Podcast

Legal cases are reviewed with friends and experts discuss specialized areas of US law.

ABOTA Speaks

Conversations with historians, legal experts, and trial lawyers explore justice, the rule of law, and advocacy.

Dissed

Two attorneys explore the power and legacy of Supreme Court dissents, unpacking their legal significance and historical impact.

The Blessings of Liberty with Jeffrey Rosen

Discusses constitutional issues, American history, and Founding principles with legal scholars, historians, and public intellectuals.

Cap Chat Texas

Interviews with staff, lobbyists, and activists shaping Texas legislation behind the scenes.

Etymoleon - Word History, the etymology podcast.

Explores the origins and histories of words, tracing their roots through Old English, Latin, Greek, and Old French.

Voices of Ancient Egypt

An Egyptologist decodes ancient Egyptian language, culture, and beliefs through expert interviews and solo analyses.

Sergeant Major's Situation Report with John Gillette

A retired Army Command Sergeant Major analyzes rural Arizona issues, border security, and public policy from a tactical and leadership perspective.

Moore to Consider | Baseball, Football, and Historical Events

Discusses baseball, football, and historical events like the JFK assassination with analysis on politics, law, and current controversies.

Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru

Jim Cornette answers listener-submitted questions on wrestling and pop culture, with event reviews and fan content.

Mishary Rashid Alafasy

Muslim Central

The Crate 808 Podcast

Explores 1990s hip hop through album debates, GOAT discussions, and interviews with key cultural figures.

The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast

Free full online courses from Hillsdale College, covering liberal arts and American heritage, delivered with introductory commentary.

Unpacking Israeli History

A historian examines key events, figures, and cultural dynamics in Israel’s past and present with nuance and depth.

Inside the Masterpiece

Explores the lives of iconic artists and the stories behind their masterpieces through detailed storytelling and research.

Jim Cornette Experience

Jim Cornette and a co-host discuss pro wrestling, politics, food, and personal rants in unfiltered, freeform conversations.

Math! Science! History!

Reveals the human stories behind scientific breakthroughs, including rivalries, failures, and overlooked contributions to math and science.

Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of Horror

Explores real historical events that fueled human fear and shaped the horror genre in film.

Noreen Muhammad Siddique

Muslim Central