History podcasts

101Less RadicalStacy Wentworth, M.D.Less Radical is the story of Dr. Bernie Fisher, the surgeon-scientist who not only revolutionized breast cancer treatment, but also fundamentally changed the way we understand all cancers.

102Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! A Greek & Roman Mythology PodcastLiv AlbertThe most entertaining and enraging stories from 'Classical' mythology (and, often, ancient history of the wider Mediterranean!) told casually, contemporarily, and (more often than not) sarcastically.

103Live Wire: The Loud Life and Shocking Murder of Alan BergiHeartPodcastsAlan Berg was starting over as a divorcee, disbarred lawyer and recovering alcoholic when he found his true calling on the radio.

104Long ShadowLong Lead, Campside Media Through a series of riveting, complex narratives, LONG SHADOW makes sense of what people know — and what they thought they knew — about the most pivotal moments in U.S.

105LoreLore PremiumThe award-winning podcast (also a TV show & book series) about dark historical tales.

106Making Gay History | LGBTQ Oral Histories from the ArchiveMaking Gay HistoryIntimate, personal portraits of both known and long-forgotten champions, heroes, and witnesses to history brought to you from rare archival interviews.

107MaroonedAaron Habel and Jack LunaJoin hosts Aaron Habel (Generation Why) and Jack Luna (Dark Topic) as they journey through harrowing tales of the catastrophically lost.

108Master PlanThe LeverA secret plot. A public theft. A democracy corrupted.

109Medal of Honor: Stories of CouragePushkin IndustriesRewarded for bravery that goes above and beyond the call of duty, the Medal of Honor is the United States’ top military decoration.

110Misquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanBart Ehrman"Misquoting Jesus" is the only show where a six-time New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned Bible scholar uncovers the many fascinating, little known facts about the New Testament, the historical Jesus, and the rise of Christianity.

111Mission HistoryBlack Barrel Media, QCODEMission History will travel through world history to bring you stories of legendary military leaders, epic campaigns, and secret missions that remained hidden for years: from Alexander the Great to Xerxes to Ghengis Khan; from Julius Caesar to William Wallace to Geronimo; from the Trojan War to the Viking raids to the American Revolution, and beyond.

112Mobituaries with Mo RoccaCBS News & iHeartPodcasts“CBS News Sunday Morning” correspondent Mo Rocca has always loved obituaries.

113More PerfectWNYC StudiosWe’re taught the Supreme Court was designed to be above the fray of politics.

114Murder 101iHeartIn a small Tennessee town, a local serial killer was caught by the most unlikely investigators: A group of high school students, led by their teacher, Alex Campbell.

115Murder on the Towpath with Soledad O’BrienMyCultura and iHeartPodcastsOne of America’s greatest unsolved mysteries, and the two women at its core; One black, one white.

116Next Comes WhatAndrea PitzerAuthor Andrea Pitzer reveals what we can learn from the rise of strongmen around the world to thwart Trump and his allies.

117Noble BloodiHeartAuthor Dana Schwartz explores the stories of some of history’s most fascinating royals: the tyrants and the tragic, the murderers and the murdered, and everyone in between.

118OBSCURUMiHeartPodcastsOBSCURUM is an investigative podcast series hosted by Gabe Lenners that explores an obscure side of rural America.

119Occult ConfessionsRob C. ThompsonDiscover the secret history of cults, witches, magicians, conspiracies and the supernatural with occultism scholar Rob C.

120Once Removed: An American Family ReunionAudible

121Only If You Get CaughtDefector Media Only If You Get Caught is about how we can better understand sports and culture by appreciating the ways humans cheat in ways big and small. Hosted by Patrick Redford and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin, each episode will dive into the history and methodologies behind cheating scandals to explore what bending or breaking the rules tells us about ourselves. Created by Patrick Redford, Alex Sujong Laughlin, and Defector Media.

122Pack One BagLemonada MediaThe epic true story of an Italian Jewish family, split apart by love, fascism and war.

123Past LivesPatrick WymanHistory is built by people like you, and Past Lives is here to bring their stories to life.

124Past PerfectZSP MediaFrom the team that brought you Not Past It comes Past Perfect, the trivia show that travels through time.

125Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott HortonDarryl Cooper and Scott Horton"Provoked" features Scott Horton and Darryl Cooper exploring the psychology of conflict and how ordinary people become participants in cycles of violence.

126Pursuit: The Founders' Guide To HappinessNational Constitution Center Pursuit: The Founders’ Guide to Happiness, is a 12-part series hosted by Jeffrey Rosen featuring Ken Burns and leading scholars.

127ReclaimedABC NewsToday, the Navajo Nation has no guaranteed right to use the water that flows in and around their reservation.

128REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke LamanaWondery Behind the closed doors of government offices and military compounds, are hidden stories and buried secrets from the darkest corners of history.

129Revolution RevisitedVirginia Museum of History & CultureExplore the American Revolution in a whole new way as we delve into the stories that shaped a nation. This multi-season podcast offers a fresh examination of the origins and impacts of the American Revolution.

130RevolutionsMike DuncanSeason 12 premiered October 20, 2024 – a nonfictional account of The Martian Revolution of 2247.

131Rumble: Ali/Foreman and The Soul of '74iHeartPodcastsFall 2024 marks 50 years since both the legendary Rumble in the Jungle fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, and the Zaire’ 74 music festival, headlined by the likes of James Brown, BB King, Miriam Makeba and myriad other stars.

132Scratch & WinGBH News “This is a town where there are three pastimes: politics, sports and revenge.” Seemingly dry topics become gripping political dramas in this Peabody Award winning show from creator Ian Coss and GBH News.

133Scumbags Of HistoryVoyage MediaMother Teresa, Dr. Seuss, Gandhi.

134Serial KillersSpotifyGet a rare glimpse into the minds and methods of sadistic murderers.

135Shadow KingdomCrooked Media and Campside MediaOn New Year’s Eve 1969, Jock Yablonski, a union hero, is mysteriously gunned down in his bed.

136Significant OthersTeam CocoDid you know that the novel "Lolita" would not exist if Vladimir Nabokov’s wife hadn’t stopped her husband from burning the manuscript?

137Sleepy HistorySlumber StudiosExplore history's most intriguing stories, people, places, events, and mysteries, delivered in a supremely calming atmosphere.

138Slow BurnSlateSlow Burn illuminates America’s most consequential moments, making sense of the past to better understand the present.

139SNAFU with Ed HelmsiHeartPodcastsSNAFU with Ed Helms, America’s favorite podcast about history’s greatest screwups, returns for Season 4 with even more SNAFUs -  one per episode, to be precise.

140SportlyImmigrantly MediaSportly is hosted by Emmy-winning investigative journalist Kavitha A. Davidson.

141StiffediHeart, Crooked MediaNew York City, 1973.

142Stones Touring PartyiHeartIn the summer of 1972, the Rolling Stones swept across an America still smoldering from the tumult of the ‘60s, bringing their gritty masterpiece Exile on Main St. to the masses.

143Stories for PowerStoryTelling & Organizing Project (STOP)What does transformative justice look like and where did it come from?

144Stories of the Civil WarChris MoweryStories of the Civil War is a narrative‑driven history podcast that brings the tumult, tragedy, and triumph of America’s defining conflict to life—one human‑scale story at a time. Hosted by historian‑researcher Chris Mowery, each episode blends meticulous scholarship with vivid, emotionally resonant storytelling to place you on the smoke‑shrouded battlefields, in the candle‑lit tents, and at the kitchen tables where the war’s fate—and the nation’s future—were decided.

145Stuff you missed in history classHolly and TracyJoin Holly and Tracy as they bring you the greatest and strangest Stuff You Missed In History Class in this podcast by iHeartRadio.

146Svetlana! Svetlana!iHeartPodcastsIn 1967, Joseph Stalin’s daughter braved her way over the Iron Curtain, secret memoir in tow, and landed in America as the Cold War’s most famous defector.

147The Art of CrimeGavin WhiteheadThe Art of Crime is a history podcast about the unlikely collisions between true crime and the arts.

148The Big DigGBH “This is a town where there are three pastimes: politics, sports and revenge.” Seemingly dry topics become gripping political dramas in this Peabody Award winning show from creator Ian Coss and GBH News.

149The Bowery Boys: New York City HistoryTom Meyers, Greg YoungThe tides of American history lead through the streets of New York City — from the huddled masses on Ellis Island to the sleazy theaters of 1970s Times Square.

150The C-WordLena Dunham and Alissa BennettWith every episode, Lena Dunham and Alissa Bennett take you on a historical deep dive into the life of a woman society dismissed by calling her mad, sad, or just plain bad: Lindsay Lohan, Judy Garland, Winona Ryder, Mariah Carey, Lil Kim and many more.