37 Best History Podcasts For Students

1. Lyndeurozone Euro Simplified

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The major concepts of the European History curriculum simplified so that you can excel. Robert Lynde has been teaching various courses of European History for over twenty years and he has helped thousands of students pass their AP Tests.more Host Robert Lynde
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
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2. The Other States of America: History Podcast

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American History is far more complicated than a yearlong High School class could ever teach you. This podcast will tell you the rest of that story, focusing on colonies you've never heard of, that may be at your front door, like New Netherland and New Sweden, New France, the Haudenosaunee and the lampooned 'Articles of Confederation,' that serve as footnotes in the history presented to you. Join Eric Yanis, a NYS Certified Social Studies and SWD teacher, as he guides you through the history left out of the textbook.more Host Eric Yanis
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 140Facebook 3.2KTwitter 239 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

3. ADKX-tra Credit

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A history podcast for students made by the Adirondack Experience, the Museum on Blue Mountain Lake, located in the heart of the Adirondack Park of New York State. ADKX-tra Credit is both an introduction to Adirondack history and a resource for tidbits of history, folklore, and facts. Use it with classroom instruction or enjoy as entertainment. New episodes are added every two weeks.more Producer/Network Adirondack Experience
Email ****@theadkx.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

4. Door24 History

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Produced for students of history, this series presentstopics on the people and events that shaped United States history fromEuropean exploration to the Modern Age.
Producer/Network Door24
Email ****@door24.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 42 Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

5. History Detective

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History Detective is a podcast for teachers, students and lovers of history. It delves into stories from the past that don't always get told in the textbooks. Every episode will include an original song that compliments the topic. This is a classroom friendly resource that aligns with history curriculums.Visit Amped Up Learning for accompanying teaching resources for every episode.more Host Kelly Chase
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Caitlin Judd, Rose Lane +1 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 39Facebook 161Twitter 1.7KInstagram 1K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

6. Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments

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An educational resource leading listeners through important milestones in history and providing a greater understanding of civilizations. Topics are tailored to the needs of IB high school students, teachers, and life-long learners.more Host Chris Lowery
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 30 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. APUSH for All

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APUSH for All is a history podcast designed for students, history enthusiasts, and anyone eager to understand the past's impact on today. Hosted by experienced APUSH teachers, each episode explores key historical moments, connects them to current events, and makes history engaging, accessible, and relevant. Whether you're prepping for the AP exam or just love history, this podcast is for you!more Producer/Network Zach Garrison, Riley Keltner, and Mike Hill
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 47 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. AP World History: Modern - By Students For Students

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Students from Mr. Twery's AP World History: Modern class walk other students through each topic in the course. Note: This podcast is used for educational purposes. Content is publicly available through The College Board.more Host Josh Twery
Producer/Network AP World History: Modern - By Students For Students
Email ****@rockingham.k12.va.us
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 14 Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

9. Leading By History

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This podcast is dedicated to the advancement of practical knowledge and application in the areas of history and education. We desire to bring our listeners on a journey through time by showcasing educational, history-driven topics which will inspire the student and scholar alike. Get exclusive access to our hidden content today! https://www.patreon.com/leadingbyhistory - (Artwork by Baylor Design Studio - Music by M. Isra-Ul, for D28 Blessings) Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leadingbyhistory/supportmore Producer/Network Leading By History
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 13 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Storytime with the Historists

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We tell the weird, wonderful, and whimsical stories that make up the world's history, but we do it in our own way. We are HISTORISTS. This is a podcast geared for AP World History, AP U.S. History, and AP European History students, but is accessible for anyone else interested in history. It's the world's history, told our way.more Producer/Network Mr. Booren and Mrs. Dumas
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Steve Heimler
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 14 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Mr. Rev's Pod

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A podcast to support my students in their U.S. History Course.
Producer/Network Romeo Revuelta
Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

12. UnErasing LGBTQ History and Identities: A Podcast

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For anyone who wants to learn some fascinating and empowering LGBTQ history, this is your podcast! Our host, Kathleen Barker, will take you on a 'deep dives and backstories' journey from colonial America to the 21st century, unpacking stories that would have made your history class a lot more interesting!more Host Deb Fowler
Producer/Network History UnErased
Email ****@unerased.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Lynette Richards, Deborah Johnson
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Thinking Historically About

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Thinking Historically About brings history to life. In each episode, expert scholars unpack the essential questions students should be asking as they challenge how we understand the past and its relevance today. Whether you're a teacher, student, or lifelong learner, hit follow and start thinking historically with us. Learn and connect with us at thinkingnation.org .more Producer/Network Thinking Nation
Recent Guests Christal Tongish, Lynn Yamasaki +23 more
Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. AP History Help

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High school is busy, and AP History is a lot. Welcome to AP History Help, the premier weekly podcast designed to fit into your schedule. In just 15 minutes an episode, host Wendy breaks down the major thematic overlaps between APUSH, AP World, and AP Euro and shares proven rubric strategies. Whether you're mastering a thesis statement or building testing confidence, Wendy coaches you every step of the way. Subscribe now and make this your best year yet! AP® is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this podcast.more Producer/Network Wendy Wawrzyniak
Email ****@aphistoryhelp.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Empress Theodora, Empress Dowager Cixi +5 more
Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

15. Trapped in History

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The goal is to share my educational journey with others and to gain a greater scope of knowledge. This channel and podcast will focus on taking a philosophical approach to understanding events, people, places, etc. through a philosophical lens. This history channel and podcast is on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music. It involves discussions with teachers, historians, and other individuals worldwide. Additionally, I will travel and record vlogs that will attempt to discuss the philosophy behind the places I travel to. Keep questioning the past in order to understand the present.more Producer/Network Robie Malcomson
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Charles North VI, Kenneth LeSage
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. Taught by Tomlin - History Help

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A podcast for students of History, from KS3 to A level and beyond.Darryl Tomlin has been a History teacher since 2008 and is currently Head of History at a school in Cambridgeshire. Darryl has also co-authored a series of popular KS3 textbooks 'Exploring History'more Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Darryl Tomlin
Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

17. American History Hunter

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As a teacher of American history and American Studies, I read tons of history texts for work and pleasure, hunting for great stories to share with my students and listeners stories that would be impossible to believe, except that they are true. So, if you love a good story, or if you love history (or both), give it a listen.more Producer/Network Bryan Hunt
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

18. The Human Spirit in the Holocaust

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From Echoes & Reflections, leaders in Holocaust education, the Human Spirit in the Holocaust podcast series shines a light on remarkable stories of courage during one of the darkest periods in human history. Each episode profiles individual stories of resilience, resistance and rescue.This podcast series is curated specifically for middle and high school students, with each episode running approximately 15 minutes in length...more Host Sheryl Ochayon
Producer/Network Echoes & Reflections, Produced by Yad Vashem
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

19. Through the Ages: A History Podcast

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Welcome to Through the Ages: A History Podcast. Whether you are a lifelong learner looking to dive deeper into stories of the past OR one of my many AP World History students cramming for the exam, explore history through the ages with me, your host, Sara. As a medieval historian and high school World History teacher, I've spent a lot of time learning the history of the world. Now, I want to share the incredible history of the world with you! I'll be taking you through some of history's most incredible stories from Ancient Civilizations of the past, through to our present day.more Producer/Network Sara
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

20. A Brief History of the American Southwest for Kids

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A Brief History of the American Southwest for Kids is a curriculum podcast series to teach the history of this unique region.The Children's Hour Inc. has produced a six part podcast and curriculum series on the history of the American Southwest, in partnership with the Center for New Mexico Archaeology, the Native American Community Academy (NACA), NACA Inspired Schools Network, and numerous others.Typically a region of the US that is overlooked in textbooks, the Southwestern United States history begins 23,000 years ago in what is now know as White Sands National Park...more Producer/Network The Children's Hour Inc
Email ****@childrenshour.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 1.5KTwitter 514Instagram 1.6K Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

21. Bleducation

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'Bleducation' is a history podcast for teachers, students and lovers of history. Hosted by Brandon Hull and Tamia Myers, the show delves into stories from the past that don't always get told in the textbooks.more Hosts Brandon Hull and Tamia Myers, Tamia Myers, Brandon Hull
Producer/Network FOMO
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. Hungry for History

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Hungry for History is an educational podcast which encourages students of all ages to engage with the field of history through humorously told true stories. On Hungry for History, you'll learn about a diverse range of topics, from creepy tales like that of the Donner Party to exciting stories of pirates and queens. Find bonus information and features on hungryforhistory.net!more Producer/Network Gillian Smith
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

23. Stuff You Missed in History Class

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Join Holly and Tracy as they bring you the greatest and strangest Stuff You Missed In History Class in this podcast by iHeartRadio.
Hosts Holly Frey, Tracy Wilson
Producer/Network iHeartPodcasts
Email ****@iheartradio.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests John Graunt, Peter Kropotkin +2 more
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 27.8KFacebook 504.5KTwitter 37KInstagram 38.5K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

24. History That Doesn't Suck

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HTDS is a bi-weekly podcast, delivering a legit, seriously researched, hard-hitting survey of American history through entertaining stories. To keep up with History That Doesn't Suck news, check us out htdspodcast.com or follow on Facebook and Instagram: @historythatdoesntsuck. Become a premium member to support our work, receive ad-free episodes and bonus episodes.Pre-order Prof. Jackson's new book Been There Done That: How Our History Shows What We Can Overcomemore Host Gregory Jackson
Producer/Network Prof. Greg Jackson
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Sara J. Bloomfield, Professor Lindsey Cormack +5 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 6.6KFacebook 10.7KTwitter 4.3KInstagram 12K Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Since Sep 2017 Get Email Contact

25. The Book of Marshall

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The Marshall County High School History Club proudly presents... The Book of Marshall. This is a student researched, written, produced, and hosted project dedicated to learning and preserving the history of Marshall County, Tennessee.more Producer/Network Marshall County History Club, Travis Hillis
Email ****@mcstn.net
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Ledelle Smith, Rick Dodson +23 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 22Facebook 2KTwitter 5 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

26. History FrogCast

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A podcast of the TCU History Department, where we put the life and times of Horned Frogs into their rightful place in world history.This podcast is a product of academic coursework, created by students for educational purposes. The opinions and views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official stance or views of Texas Christian University.more Producer/Network historyfrogcast
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Col. Verheul
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

27. Out in Oak Lawn: A Queer History of Dallas

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Out in Oak Lawn: A Queer History of Dallas is a student-produced podcast series focusing on the history of the Oak Lawn neighborhood in Dallas, Texas. Using archival sources and interviews with past and present queer icons, we are telling the stories of how Oak Lawn became a queer hotspot. Season 1, released in 2023, explores the early history of Oak Lawn, queer cowboy culture, businesses and nightlife, the lesbian experience, political activism, and the what the neighborhood is like today...more Producer/Network outinoaklawn
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8Twitter 9.7K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

28. The Disability History Association Podcast

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Want to learn more about disability history? The Disability History Association Podcast features students, researchers, teachers, curators, elders, and activists who have interesting stories to share.more Producer/Network The Disability History Association Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Miriam Rich, Tulika Singh +8 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 78 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

29. Victor E History

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This podcast showcases original historical research done by students at Fort Hays State University. You can listen to our students talk about a wide range of historical topics from various periods in history. Give us a listen and a shout out if you like what you hear!more Producer/Network Hollie Marquess
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Jeremy Gill
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

30. Object Project

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The stuff of history is all around us—it's in what we eat and wear, where we live and play, and how we work and travel. The Object Project is a podcast about material culture and history, produced by history students of the University of North Carolina Wilmington, in Wilmington, NC, and Dr. Jennifer Le Zotte, assistant professor of US history and material culture.more Host Dr. Jennifer Le Zotte
Producer/Network UNCW Public History
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Recent Guests Katelin Staton, Nick Shelley +8 more
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31. Chapters: SIU Student History

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Chapters is written, edited, and produced by SIUC History Students at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Chapters is sponsored by the SIU Foundation, the Department of History, the Creative Writing Program, the Department of English, and the College of Liberal Arts.more Producer/Network SIU History
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 28Twitter 2 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

32. Irish History Students' Association

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The Irish History Students' Association is the national association for third level history students in Ireland. Organised on an all-island basis, we have been promoting the study of history since the organisation was established in 1950. This podcast seeks to showcase new historical research from students of all levels of history, researching any historical period or theme.more Host Dr. Sarah-Anne Buckley
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Twitter 3.5K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

33. 15 Minute History

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15 Minute History is a podcast series is devoted to short, accessible discussions of important topics in World History and US History. The discussions will be conducted by the award winning faculty and graduate students at the University of Texas at Austin.more Host Benjamin Wright
Producer/Network 15 Minute History
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Sumit Guha, William Taylor +1 more
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 356Facebook 1.8KTwitter 1.7K Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

34. Past and Present: Metro High School African American History Podcast

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A student-produced African American history podcast where we explore the important impacts of our (often 'forgotten) past on our current situation.
Host Sara Eplin
Recent Guests Olivia McFarlane, Rowan Erhard
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

35. History Today at Averett

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History Today at Averett is a podcast hosted by history professor Jonathan Sherry and based at Averett University. It investigates the histories of Danville-area residents and explores how the great or not so great events of the 20th century shaped their lives. The podcast showcases the historical research of Averett history students. For more information on History Today at Averett, see www.jonathansherry.com.more Producer/Network Jonathan Sherry
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

36. C²DH Innovating & Sharing History

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Ever wanted to explore contemporary and digital history in new and exciting ways?  'Innovating and sharing history' is the C²DH podcast that introduces you into playful experimentation with cutting-edge digital methods and tools for studying, interpretating, narrating and publishing contemporary history...more Producer/Network Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH)
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Recent Guests Dr. Vanessa Toulmin, Camilla Portesani +6 more
Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

37. Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography & More

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Everything Everywhere Daily is a daily podcast that explores a wide range of topics in history, science, geography, and culture, delivering concise, engaging explanations designed to make complex subjects accessible and interesting to a broad audience. Every day, Everything Everywhere Daily explores fascinating subjects from world history, geography, science, culture, and current events, giving you clear, concise explanations designed to help you learn something new in just minutes...more Host Gary Arndt
Producer/Network Gary Arndt | Glassbox Media
Email ****@everything-everywhere.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 2.8KFacebook 100.5KTwitter 141.4KInstagram 169.6K Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Video Podcast YouTube
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