History podcasts

201Hollywood ExilesBBCHost Oona Chaplin guides listeners through the period known as the Red Scare - an ideological battle that implicated Hollywood’s biggest stars, including her grandfather, Charlie.

202If Nixon StayedRichard Nixon Foundation and FoundwaveWhat if August 8, 1974 was just another hot, humid DC summer day?

203Instant ClassicsA podcast hosted by Mary Beard and Charlotte Higgins.

204Journey Through TimeGoalhangerForgotten stories from history and how they shaped the way we live today.

205LegacyWondery, Goalhanger From Wondery and Goalhanger Podcasts, Afua Hirsch and Peter Frankopan tell the wild stories of some of the most extraordinary men and women ever to have lived – and ask whether they have the rep they deserve.

206Lurie Breaks It DownWomen's Empowerment Network, SiriusXMLurie Breaks It Down is a thought-provoking podcast hosted by the insightful Lurie Daniel Favors.

207Mag HagsFranki Cookney & Lucy DouglasThe culture and history podcast that every modern woman should know.Join Franki and Lucy as they dive into the glossy archives of women’s magazines to find out what's still hot, and what's definitely not.

208Military History PlusSpencer Jones & Gary SheffieldThe Military History plus podcast takes a dive deep into the fascinating world of conflict and its impact on various aspects of society.

209More Jam TomorrowRos TaylorFrom teeth to Trident — post-war British history as you've never heard it before.

210My Victorian NightmareGenevieve ManionHere you’ll find mysterious deaths, morbid fascinations, disturbing stories, and otherwise spooky events from the Victorian Era.

211NapoleonNoiserFrom award-winning podcasters, Noiser, this is the story of Napoleon Bonaparte.

212Never Mind The DambustersJane Gulliford Lowes and James JefferiesNever Mind The Dambusters…It’s The Bomber Command Podcast!Join historians and authors Jane Gulliford Lowes and James Jefferies as they delve into the world of RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War.

213No One Saw It ComingABC listenThe bit players, the unexpected twists, the turning point you missed.

214Not Just the TudorsSuzannah LipscombProfessor Suzannah Lipscomb talks about everything from the Aztecs to witches, Velázquez to Shakespeare, Mughal India to the Mayflower.

215Our Ancestors Were MessyNichole HillThe gossip, scandals, and pop culture that made headlines and then history in pre-Civil Rights Era America.

216Parliament MattersHandsard SocietyJoin two of the UK's leading parliamentary experts, Mark D'Arcy and Ruth Fox, as they guide you through the often mysterious ways our politicians do business and explore the running controversies about the way Parliament works.

217Prime and Load!Historic StudiosWelcome to the Prime & Load Podcast!This podcast is dedicated to exploring the pivotal wars, battles, strategies, and figures that shaped the 18th century.

218Real DictatorsNoiserReal Dictators is the award-winning podcast that explores the hidden lives of history's tyrants.

219Real OutlawsNoiserFrom Billy the Kid to the Kray twins.

220Real Survival StoriesNoiserTrue stories of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary survival situations.

221ResurrectionDane StewartSeason Two: Heroes of the Early Years.

222Sergei & the Westminster Spy RingCarole Cadwalladr and Peter JukesJournalists Carole Cadwalladr and Peter Jukes – with the help of Conservative party whistleblower Sergei Cristo – expose an alleged secret spy ring operating at the very heart of the British political system.

223Short History Of...NoiserHistory is full of the extraordinary.

224Standoff: What Happened at Ruby Ridge?Slate PodcastsIn 1992, hundreds of armed federal agents surrounded a family of white separatists in a ramshackle mountaintop cabin.

225Stephen Fry's Edwardian SecretsAudible

226The American WestMeatEaterIn this new podcast, Flores chronicles the heroes, scoundrels, and pivotal events that defined the West, blending captivating stories of its charismatic animals, Jeffersonian explorations, and the adventurer-artists who immortalized Native peoples and western landscapes.

227The English Heritage PodcastAmy MatthewsEvery object has a story to tell.

228The General & the JournalistThe TimesHow wars start, how they are won and what they leave behind them.General Sir Patrick Sanders and Tom Newton Dunn first met in a war zone.

229The History PodcastBBC Radio 4In early December 1941, on the outskirts of London, a 14 year old boy is listening to the radio and is surprised as he hears about Japan’s attacks on the US Naval base at Pearl Harbor.

230The Martyrmade PodcastDarryl CooperThe Martyr Made Podcast

231The Rabbit Hole DetectivesFolding PocketJoin Reverend Richard Coles, Dr Cat Jarman and Charles Spencer as they chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical

232The Real KilleriHeartPodcasts and AYR MediaOne autumn night in 1997, 18-year-old Anastasia WitbolsFeugen is found brutally murdered, her body discovered in a place meant for eternal rest.

233The World of WodehouseThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) brings you The World of Wodehouse Podcasts, marking the 50th anniversary of the death of PG Wodehouse.

234The WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceA military history podcast that looks at all aspects of WWII.

235This is History: A Dynasty to Die ForSomethin' Else, Sony Music EntertainmentIn this gripping new special series from This Is History Presents, acclaimed historian Danièle Cybulskie unravels a tale of dazzling triumph and devastating collapse — the rise and fall of Charles VI of France, better known as Charles the Mad.

236Titanic: Ship of DreamsNOISERTitanic: Ship of Dreams is the new podcast from the award winning Noiser Network.

237Trapped HistorytrappedhistoryTrapped History tells the stories of the forgotten – of people who have been ignored by the history we’ve been taught in school.

238Unforgotten Highland WomenThe Big LightUnforgotten Highland Women is a short podcast series recorded at live events across the Highlands of Scotland about remarkable local women.

239Vine: Six Seconds That Changed The WorldGlobalThis is the story of the social media app that changed the face of the internet before it crashed and burned in just three short years.

240Wars That Shaped The WorldGoalhangerWars That Shaped The World, the stories of conflicts that defined history.

241We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhanger PodcastsThe World War II podcast with comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland.

242Who Did What NowKatie CharlwoodWhoever said history was boring obviously wasn’t paying attention.

243Your HistoryThe TimesYour History is a podcast based on the life stories of people who have shaped the times we live in.