History podcasts

251Instant 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.

252Invisible History with Dr. Margarita Lila RosaInvisible History is a conversational podcast hosted by Dr. Margarita Lila Rosa, exploring the stories, people, and perspectives that often get left out of the history we’re taught.

253Jane Austen StoriesNOISERJoin Dame Julie Andrews as she reads Jane Austen's original, unabridged classics, brought to life with original music and immersive sound design.Season One begins with Julie's narration of the timeless Pride and Prejudice.

254Journey Through TimeGoalhangerForgotten stories from history and how they shaped the way we live today.

255LegacyWondery, 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.

256London RevisitedLondon Review of BooksFrom its beginnings as a backwater of the Roman Empire to its heyday at the heart of the British Empire and up to the eve of the Great War, Rosemary Hill charts London’s history through waves of expansion and contraction with the help of historians, antiquaries and archaeologists.

257Lurie Breaks It DownWomen's Empowerment Network, SiriusXMLurie Breaks It Down is a thought-provoking podcast hosted by the insightful Lurie Daniel Favors.

258Mag 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.

259Military 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.

260Misquoting Moses with Joel BadenWho wrote the Hebrew Bible, when, and why?

261More Jam TomorrowRos TaylorFrom teeth to Trident — post-war British history as you've never heard it before.

262My Victorian NightmareGenevieve ManionHere you’ll find mysterious deaths, morbid fascinations, disturbing stories, and otherwise spooky events from the Victorian Era.

263Mystery For Two Podcast: true crime, treasure & historyEach week, Katy and Jack share stories of true crime, treasure, conspiracies, and the cobwebbed corners of history.

264NapoleonNoiserFrom award-winning podcasters, Noiser, this is the story of Napoleon Bonaparte.

265Never 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.

266No One Saw It ComingABC listenThe bit players, the unexpected twists, the turning point you missed.

267Not Just the TudorsSuzannah LipscombProfessor Suzannah Lipscomb talks about everything from the Aztecs to witches, Velázquez to Shakespeare, Mughal India to the Mayflower.

268Old Gossip with Rebecca SiegelJoin your best friend Rebecca for a session of piping hot old gossip.

269Our Ancestors Were MessyNichole HillA recap of the gossip, scandals, and pop culture that made headlines and then history in pre-Civil Rights Era America.

270Parliament 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.

271Petticoat RevolutionPetticoat Revolution is a weekly history podcast hosted by twin sisters Charlotte Long and Daphne Woolsoncroft.

272Plagues with Dr. KeithKeith Sumey, MDExploring the science, history and sociology of the most significant diseases and pandemics throughout human history.

273Prime 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.

274Questions & Ancestors with Alex JonesHave you ever wondered about your family history and where your story really starts?Join British TV presenter Alex Jones as she sits down with well-known celebrities including broadcaster and writer Clive Anderson, comedian Sally Phillips, actor Alan Davies, double Olympic champion Victoria Pendleton, actor Adrian Lester and sports reporter Hayley McQueen.

275Real DictatorsNoiserReal Dictators is the award-winning podcast that explores the hidden lives of history's tyrants.

276Real OutlawsNoiserFrom Billy the Kid to the Kray twins.

277Real Survival StoriesNoiserTrue stories of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary survival situations.

278Real VikingsThe Vikings terrified the medieval world.

279Reconstruction: The Unfinished Promise Reconstruction begins where, for most Americans, the story of the Civil War ends: The North is victorious and slavery is abolished.

280ResurrectionDane StewartSeason Three: The Ghost Writer.

281Sergei & 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.

282Short History Of...NoiserHistory is full of the extraordinary.

283Sound, Light & FrequencyHas the U.S.

284Standoff: What Happened at Ruby Ridge?Slate PodcastsIn 1992, hundreds of armed federal agents surrounded a family of white separatists in a ramshackle mountaintop cabin.

285Stephen Fry's Edwardian SecretsAudible

286Stop Rewind: The Lost BoyBlanchard House / CuriouscastA kidnapped child whispers dark secrets from his past into a cassette tape in a language no one around him understands.

287The AgencyA Kiwi working for CIA describes the operation he ran against Russian military intelligence at the height of the Cold War.

288The American WestMeatEaterAuthor Bryan Burrough exhumes the gritty history of Old West gunfighters.

289The Blessings of Liberty with Jeffrey RosenThe Blessings of Liberty is a weekly podcast hosted by Jeffrey Rosen — CEO Emeritus of the National Constitution Center, professor of law at George Washington University Law School, and senior fellow at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.Each episode brings together leading liberal and conservative authors, historians, legal scholars, judges, journalists, and public intellectuals for thoughtful conversations about the constitutional and historical questions at the center of American life.

290The English Heritage PodcastAmy MatthewsEvery object has a story to tell.

291The Episodic Table of ElementstrappletonA podcast about the fascinating true stories behind each element on the periodic table.

292The General & the JournalistThe TimesHow wars start, how they are won and what they leave behind.

293The Guild of Ghostly GroundsThe Guild of Ghostly Grounds: A Podcast of Paranormal Pursuits is an audio adventure following cousins Zach Kennedy and Kyle Selig as they uncover a collection of strange objects left behind by their late grandfather.

294The History BureauNEW in The History Bureau - Putin and the Apartment BombsIn September 1999, just weeks after a 46-year-old Vladimir Putin became Prime Minister, four bombs blew up four apartment buildings across Russia, killing hundreds of people while they slept.

295The History Hive FiveCo-hosting in pairs, five New York Times bestselling historical authors join forces with renowned experts and literary guests to uncover remarkable historical accounts—from daring heists and prison escapes to WWII codebreakers and the Soviet Night Witches.

296The History PodcastBBC Radio 4For a century, Harry Houdini has been safely filed away in the public imagination as a nostalgic variety act: a man in monochrome film escaping handcuffs, water tanks, and straightjackets.

297The Lindbergh ConspiraciesVeteran reporter Joe Nocera investigates a 94-year-old crime that deserves a second look: the kidnapping and murder of Charles Lindbergh Jr.

298The Martyrmade PodcastDarryl CooperThe Martyr Made Podcast

299The Ministry of Lost Voices : EnglishValerie ThysThe Ministry of Lost Voices is where remarkable women from history get the microphone back.

300The 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