25 Best Ancient History Podcasts

1. Expanded Perspectives

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Expanded Perspectives Podcast is your source for Ancient History, Alternative History, Cryptozoology, UFO's, Conspiracy Theories and all things Paranormal. Join the hosts and lifelong friends Kyle Philson and Cameron Hale as they dig into mysteries of our ancient past, unusual events, unbelievable creatures and undeniable truths through research and interviews with top researchers, archaeologist, historians and authors. They take a down to earth approach while maintaining and open mind. Its time for you to expand your perspective!MORE Ranking #48 in Spotify Charts (US)
Hosts Cameron Hale, Kyle Philson
Producer/Network Expanded Perspectives
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 3.5KFacebook 5.5KTwitter 2.8KInstagram 6.1K Avg Length 70 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Megalithic Marvels

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Ranking #44 in Spotify Charts (US)
Host Derek Olson
Producer/Network Derek Olson
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 261Facebook 456.8KTwitter 91.3KInstagram 3 Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Ancient History Fangirl

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An ancient history podcast run by two Millennial women. Misbehaving emperors, poison assassins, mythological mayhem; it's like if Hardcore History met up with My Favorite Murder in the ancient world, with a heavy helping of booze and laughter.MORE Hosts Jenny Williamson, Genn McMenemy
Producer/Network Airwave History
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 588Facebook 1.3KTwitter 5.3KInstagram 6K Avg Length 94 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

4. The History of Ancient Greece

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The History of Ancient Greece Podcast is a deep-dive into one of the most influential and fundamental civilization in world history. Hosted by philhellene Ryan Stitt, THOAG spans over two millennia. From the Bronze Age to the Archaic Period, from Classical Greece to the Hellenistic kingdoms, and finally to the Roman conquest, this podcast will tell the history of a fundamental civilization by bringing to life the fascinating stories of all the ancient sources and scholarly interpretations of the archaeological evidence...MORE Host Ryan Stitt
Producer/Network Ryan Stitt
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 1.4K Avg Length 100 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

5. TARIK: The Ethiopian History Podcast

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TARIK is an Ethiopian history podcast which strives to educate Ethiopians & non-Ethiopians alike in the rich, diverse, and ancient history of Ethiopia. Referencing historical and academic sources, we intend to present factual discussions about significant events, great figures, culture, linguistics, religions & much more. Our goal is to educate the next generation to take pride in the boundless history that our country has to offer.MORE Producer/Network T A R I K
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 125Facebook 887Twitter 2.9KInstagram 2.1K Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Great Battles in History

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Welcome to Great Battles in History. This podcast explores some of the most famous and most important battles in world history from ancient times to the Second World War. Each episode dives deeply into a single battle, investigating its origins, the course of combat, and the outcomes. We will examine the contending forces, including some of history's most celebrated armies, navies, and air forces. We will meet great captains like Hannibal Barca, Saladin, Napoleon, and Chester Nimitz...MORE Host Darryl Dee
Producer/Network Darryl Dee
Email ****@wlu.ca
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 69Twitter 47 Avg Length 83 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. The Partial Historians

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Join Dr Rad and Dr G as we discuss, spar, and laugh our way through different aspects of the ancient Roman world! Our main series 'From the Foundation of the City' follows Roman history year by year from the traditional foundation date of 753 BCE. We also interview academics and specialists from around the globe for their insights into history and the representation of Rome and the ancient Mediterranean in popular culture. Dr Fiona Radford is an expert on Rome on film and wrote her thesis on Kubrick's Spartacus. Dr Radford is exponent of not only Ancient History, but also Reception Studies...MORE Hosts Dr. Peta Greenfield, Dr. Fiona Radford
Producer/Network The Partial Historians
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 274Facebook 1.6KTwitter 15.9KInstagram 2.5K Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. The Maritime History Podcast

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The Maritime History Podcast is a chronological look at maritime history and its numerous facets. Beginning with ancient history, the podcast looks at trade, exploration, boat and ship-building, economics, and the relationship between the ocean and the development of society and culture throughout history. Learn more about the podcast at https://maritimehistorypodcast.com.MORE Host Brandon Huebner
Producer/Network Brandon Huebner
Email ****@maritimehistorypodcast.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 521Facebook 3.9KTwitter 71Instagram 11.3K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Spartan History Podcast

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Presenting a chronological history of the ancient Spartan peoples. Beginning with their earliest mentions in the epics of Homer, the Iliad and Odyssey, right through to the collapse of Spartan dominance in the 4th century BCE.MORE Host Steve Whitehead
Producer/Network Steven
Email ****@hotmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 57Facebook 4.1KTwitter 828Instagram 101 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. History with Cy

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Come join me, Cy, as I uncover and explore the stories of the people and places that make up (or made up) our world. Whether through primary sources such as ancient inscriptions or interviews with some of the greatest scholars in the field of ancient and medieval history, this podcast will expose you to historical topics that are rarely covered in depth by others. Many of these programs will be supplements to the videos that appear on the popular History with Cy YouTube channel. You won't want to miss a single episode! Subscribe today!MORE Host Cy
Producer/Network Cy
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 70Facebook 1.5KTwitter 806Instagram 2K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. This Week In History

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This week in history is an informative podcast that tackles some of the most interesting and important people and events from modern and ancient history.Your host is Dan 'the viking' Gamblin who is a qualified historian and a former history teacher based in England.Feel free to contact me for any shows you might want to hear either on this page or via the podcast ****@gmail.comHope you enjoy what we have to offer and tell your friends about us.Remember we all have history make yours great.MORE Host Dan Gamblin
Producer/Network This Week In History
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 86 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. History of Persia

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A podcast dedicated to the history of Persia, and the great empires that ruled there beginning with the Achaemenid Empire of Cyrus the Great and the foundation of an imperial legacy that directly impacted ancient civilizations from Rome to China, and everywhere in between. Join me as we explore the cultures, militaries, religions, successes, and failures of some of the greatest empires of the ancient world.MORE Host Trevor Culley
Producer/Network Trevor Culley and HoPful Media
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 548Facebook 2.5KTwitter 3.6KInstagram 963 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Ancient History Hound

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I'm all about ancient history so why not join me as I explore Greece, Rome and other cultures from antiquity. I cover a range of topics which are suitable for all levels of understanding. Have a scroll through and start listening! More content, including episode notes, on my ancient history website www.ancientblogger.comMORE Host Neil (Ancient Blogger)
Producer/Network Ancient Blogger
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 130Twitter 594Instagram 1.7K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Casting Through Ancient Greece

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A podcast about the history of ancient Greece for people new to and familiar with Ancient Greek history.The Casting Through Ancient Greece podcast will focus on telling the story of Ancient Greece starting from the pre history through Archaic Greece, Classical Greece and up to the Hellenistic period. Featured throughout the podcast series will be Major events such as the Greek and Persian wars, The Peloponnesian war and Alexander the Greats war against Persia. www.castingthroughancientgreece.com for more resources and creditsSupport the series at www.patreon...MORE Host Mark Selleck
Producer/Network Mark Selleck
Email ****@castingthroughancientgreece.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 102Facebook 2.7KTwitter 1.7K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Ancient Warfare Podcast

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Discussions from Ancient Warfare Magazine. Why did early civilisations fight? Who were their Generals? What was life like for the earliest soldiers? Ancient Warfare Magazine will try and answer these questions. Warfare minus two thousand years.MORE Hosts Angus Wallace, Lindsay Powell, Marc De Santis, Mark McCaffery, Murray Dahm, Myke Cole
Producer/Network The History Network
Email ****@thehistorynetwork.org
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 874Facebook 30.6KTwitter 5.4K Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. Western Civ

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A fast-moving history of the western world from the ancient world to the present day. Examine how the emergence of the western world as a global dominant power was not something that should ever have been taken for granted. This podcast traces the development of western civilization starting in the ancient Near East, through Greece and Rome, past the collapse of the Western Roman Empire into the Dark Ages, and then follows European and, ultimately, American history as the western world moved into a dominant world position.MORE Host Adam Walsh
Producer/Network Adam Walsh
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 147Facebook 61Instagram 114 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. DW World History

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'The Chronicles of Our World' DW World History provides a detailed study of the cultures and civilizations of World History with a focus on the topics and biographies that enhanced the human story.MORE Host David Wainright
Producer/Network David Wainright
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 7.9KTwitter 35Instagram 157 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. Jew Oughta Know

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From ancient history to current events, take yourself on a journey through the story of the Jewish People, from someone who has led hundreds of Jewish young professionals on trips throughout Israel. From the beginning of creation to modern Israel, each short episode is geared to appeal both to someone looking for the Jewish 101, as well as to those looking to go a bit beyond the basic story they already know. Check out the website at https://jewoughtaknow.com/. Enjoy!MORE Host Jason Harris
Producer/Network Jason Harris
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 183Twitter 97Instagram 359 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

19. That's Ancient History

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That's Ancient History: the podcast for all things classical, old & new. Exploring antiquity from its history to its place in today's world. Host and producer Dr Jean Menzies.
Host Dr Jean Menzies
Producer/Network Jean Menzies
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 262Twitter 1.9KInstagram 38K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

20. Ancient Anecdotes

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Ancient Anecdotes is a colorful collection of Indian stories with profound symbolisms that captivate both adolescents and adults. It offers practical insights for real-life problems and allows listeners to appreciate Indian culture as experienced by previous generations. We ListenCubs, aim to bring these stories with authenticity while providing self-help for the specified age groups.MORE Host Ramanathan Rajamani
Producer/Network ListenCub
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Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

21. Talks Through Heart & History

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This is an effort to make learning of history easy and effective as listening history is more interesting than reading it on a page of a book with boring pictures.If I am mistaken anywhere then forgive me as I am a biggener and open to learn new things.Hope you'll like my effortMy good name is:SuhaniMORE Host Suhani Koundal
Producer/Network suhani koundal
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact