History podcasts

201Dynamite DougProject BrazenFor 50 years, Douglas Latchford was the world’s premier expert on Cambodian art, supplying priceless statues to Western museums and rich collectors.

202Edmund Fitzgerald: 50 Years BelowOn November 10, 1975, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald disappeared beneath the waves of Lake Superior without so much as a distress call.

203EmpireGoalhanger PodcastsThe rise and fall of empires, rulers, and the events that shaped world history.

204Fall of Civilizations PodcastPaul CooperA history podcast looking at the collapse of a different civilization each episode.

205FloodlinesThe AtlanticSome call it Hurricane Katrina.

206Gone MedievalHistory HitFrom long-lost Viking ships to kings buried in unexpected places; from murders and power politics, to myths, religion, the lives of ordinary people: Gone Medieval is History Hit’s podcast dedicated to the middle ages, in Europe and far beyond.New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.A podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts Dan Snow's History Hit, The Ancients, and Betwixt the Sheets.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts.

207History DailyNoiser On History Daily, we do history, daily.

208History Extra podcastImmediate MediaThe History Extra podcast brings you gripping stories from the past and fascinating historical conversations with the world's leading historical experts.

209History of Philosophy Without Any GapsPeter AdamsonPeter Adamson, Professor of Philosophy at the LMU in Munich and at King's College London, takes listeners through the history of philosophy, "without any gaps".

210History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraWas the moon landing faked?

211Hollywood 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.

212Hotels with HistoryPerowne InternationalJoin Richard E.

213If Nixon StayedRichard Nixon Foundation and FoundwaveWhat if August 8, 1974 was just another hot, humid DC summer day?

214Instant ClassicsVespucciJoin world-renowned classicist Mary Beard and Guardian chief culture writer Charlotte Higgins for Instant Classics — the weekly podcast that proves ancient history is still relevant.

215Jane Austen StoriesNOISERJane Austen Stories is the new show from the Noiser podcast network, narrated by Dame Julie Andrews.Season One begins with Julie reading an all-time classic of English literature, Pride and Prejudice, in its original masterful form.Join us twice a week as we walk grand estates, take tea with well-dressed gentlewomen, and enter ballrooms to dance with the great and good of the county.

216John Kiriakou's Dead DropJoin ex-CIA officer John Kiriakou on a very personal deep dive into what makes a spy tick.

217Journey Through TimeGoalhangerForgotten stories from history and how they shaped the way we live today.

218LegacyWondery, GoalhangerAfua 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.

219Lurie Breaks It DownWomen's Empowerment Network, SiriusXMLurie Breaks It Down is a thought-provoking podcast hosted by the insightful Lurie Daniel Favors.

220Mag 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.

221Military 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.

222More Jam TomorrowRos TaylorFrom teeth to Trident — post-war British history as you've never heard it before.

223My Victorian NightmareGenevieve ManionHere you’ll find mysterious deaths, morbid fascinations, disturbing stories, and otherwise spooky events from the Victorian Era.

224NapoleonNoiserFrom award-winning podcasters, Noiser, this is the story of Napoleon Bonaparte.

225Never 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.

226No One Saw It ComingABC listenThe bit players, the unexpected twists, the turning point you missed.

227Not Just the TudorsSuzannah LipscombProfessor Suzannah Lipscomb talks about everything from the Aztecs to witches, Velázquez to Shakespeare, Mughal India to the Mayflower.

228Our Ancestors Were MessyNichole HillA recap of the gossip, scandals, and pop culture that made headlines and then history in pre-Civil Rights Era America.

229Parliament 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.

230Prime 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.

231Real DictatorsNoiserReal Dictators is the award-winning podcast that explores the hidden lives of history's tyrants.

232Real OutlawsNoiserFrom Billy the Kid to the Kray twins.

233Real Survival StoriesNoiserTrue stories of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary survival situations.

234ResurrectionDane StewartSeason Two: Heroes of the Early Years.

235Sergei & 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.

236Short History Of...NoiserHistory is full of the extraordinary.

237Standoff: What Happened at Ruby Ridge?Slate PodcastsIn 1992, hundreds of armed federal agents surrounded a family of white separatists in a ramshackle mountaintop cabin.

238Stephen Fry's Edwardian SecretsAudible

239Stop Rewind: The Lost BoyA kidnapped child whispers dark secrets from his past into a cassette tape in a language no one around him understands.

240The American WestMeatEaterIn this new podcast, writer Dan Flores presents a big picture history of an American West you've never encountered.

241The English Heritage PodcastAmy MatthewsEvery object has a story to tell.

242The 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.

243The History PodcastBBC Radio 4When Antony Easton's enigmatic father passes away, he begins sorting through a suitcase filled with cryptic family clues.

244The Martyrmade PodcastDarryl CooperThe Martyr Made Podcast

245The 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

246The 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.

247The World of WodehouseThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) brings you The World of Wodehouse Podcasts, marking the 50th anniversary of the death of PG Wodehouse.

248The WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceA military history podcast that looks at all aspects of WWII.

249This is History: A Dynasty to Die ForSomethin' Else, Sony Music EntertainmentEngland’s greatest warrior-king is ready for his close-up.

250Titanic: Ship of DreamsNOISERTitanic: Ship of Dreams is the new podcast from the award winning Noiser Network.