25 Best Human History Podcasts

1. The Rest Is History

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Take a deep dive into History's biggest moments with Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrook. Explore the stories of History's most brutal rulers, deadly battles, and world-changing events. From the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, the Nazi conquest of Europe, and Hitler's evil master plan for world domination, to the French Revolution, the sinking of the Titanic, or the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, Tom and Dominic bring the past to life with gripping storytelling and expert analysis, as they unpack the high-drama moments that shaped our world...more Hosts Tom Holland, Dominic Sandbrook
Producer/Network Goalhanger
Email ****@goalhangerpodcasts.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Chris Floyd, Laura Cumming
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 40.3KTwitter 166K Avg Length 78 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. Dan Carlin's Hardcore History

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In 'Hardcore History' journalist and broadcaster Dan Carlin takes his 'Martian', unorthodox way of thinking and applies it to the past. Was Alexander the Great as bad a person as Adolf Hitler? What would Apaches with modern weapons be like? Will our modern civilization ever fall like civilizations from past eras? This isn't academic history (and Carlin isn't a historian) but the podcast's unique blend of high drama, masterful narration and Twilight Zone-style twists has entertained millions of listeners.more Host Dan Carlin
Email ****@dancarlin.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 88.3K Avg Length 282 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

3. 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 38.4K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Dan Snow's History Hit

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Historian Dan Snow journeys across the globe to tell the stories of history's defining moments. From the Colosseum in Rome to the Great Wall of China, the battlefields of Waterloo to the Tomb of Tutankhamun, join Dan as he explores the how and why of the greatest monuments, battles, heroes, villains and events that have shaped our world. New episodes on Mondays and Thursdays with bonus subscriber only episodes every other Friday...more Host Dan Snow
Producer/Network History Hit
Email ****@historyhit.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Joshua Hammer, Philippe Sands +7 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 19.9KFacebook 1.6MTwitter 114.1KInstagram 412.9K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Throughline

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Throughline is a time machine. Each episode, we travel beyond the headlines to answer the question, 'How did we get here?' We use sound and stories to bring history to life and put you into the middle of it. From ancient civilizations to forgotten figures, we take you directly to the moments that shaped our world. Throughline is hosted by Peabody Award-winning journalist Rund Abdelfatah. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org . You'll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for Throughline.more Hosts Ramtin Arablouei, Rund Abdelfatah
Producer/Network NPR
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Viet Thanh Nguyen, Goloka Bolte +29 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 18.3KTwitter 20.9K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2019 Video Podcast YouTube
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6. Fall of Civilizations Podcast

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A history podcast looking at the collapse of a different civilization each episode. What did they have in common? Why did they fall? And what did it feel like to watch it happen?
Host Paul Cooper
Producer/Network Fall of Civilizations Podcast
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 10.2K Avg Length 180 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

7. Empire: World History

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The rise and fall of empires and the events that shaped world history.William Dalrymple and Anita Anand explore the intricate stories of revolutions, imperial wars, and the people who built and lost empires.From the British Empire to the Ottomans to Ancient India, history is shaped by power struggles and territorial conquests...more Hosts William Dalrymple, Anita Anand
Producer/Network Goalhanger
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Herald van der Linde, Eugene Rogan +11 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 9.3K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Tides of History

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Everywhere around us are echoes of the past. Those echoes define the boundaries of states and countries, how we pray and how we fight. They determine what money we spend and how we earn it at work, what language we speak and how we raise our children. From Wondery, host Patrick Wyman, PhD ('Fall Of Rome') helps us understand our world and how it got to be the way it is. Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Tides of History ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.more Host Patrick Wyman
Producer/Network Wondery
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Craig Fehrman, Dr. Harry Sidebottom +8 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 8KFacebook 2.5KTwitter 3.9KInstagram 196.2K Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Since Jul 2017 Get Email Contact

9. Ridiculous History

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History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.more Hosts Ben Bowlin, Noel Brown
Producer/Network iHeartPodcasts
Email ****@howstuffworks.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Jordan Runtagh, Matt Frederick +7 more
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 5.7KFacebook 7.6KTwitter 2.9KInstagram 4K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Video Podcast YouTube
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10. History of the World podcast

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The incredible story of the human history of the world. Come and join us on this incredible journey! This is the History of the World podcast!!!Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/historyoftheworldpodcast/subscribemore Host Chris Hasler
Email ****@mail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.5KFacebook 2.5KTwitter 1.1KInstagram 1K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. For the Love of History - world history, women's history, weird history

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I'm TK, your guide to the past as we uncover the people, events, and little-known facts hidden in the shadows of your old history textbooks. From empress baddies like Hatshepsut and Wu Zetianto, activist profiles, Egyptian and Japanese gods and goddesses, and the history of the toothbrush, tattoos, Pompeii peepees, and everything in between, you can find it all here. No event is too small and no topic too big, because this is For The Love of History. ----------------------- For over 100 archived episodes and bonus content you can head over to Patreon!more Host Tehya Nakamura
Producer/Network Tehya N.
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest Hildegard von Bingen
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 284Instagram 160.6K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. History For Weirdos

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A deep dive into the strange obscure and relentlessly entertaining portions of human history. Married couple and armchair historians, Stephanie & Andrew, discuss the often overlooked parts of humanity. Whether the subject is an obscure event that has confused historians for centuries or a historical figure that doesn't get enough credit, we have you covered.New episodes available every other Monday!more Hosts Andrew Iverson, Stephanie Sorady-Iverson
Producer/Network Andrew & Stephanie
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest Danielle
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 175 Avg Length 83 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Past Lives

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History is built by people like you, and Past Lives is here to bring their stories to life. Every week, we'll focus on the lived experiences of real people in the past, from the Stone Age to the near-present. Peasants, laborers, artisans, merchants, soldiers, and the enslaved are far too often overlooked in favor of kings, generals, and politicians; not here. On Past Lives, we keep the focus where it belongs: on the real people who populate our shared past. By understanding them, we can strive to better understand ourselves. These people were us, and we are them. They mattered, and so do you.more Producer/Network Patrick Wyman
Email ****@pastlivesmedia.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest Professor Keith Pluymers
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 290 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Roots of Reality

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A podcast by historian Ben Baumann that uses history from the formation of the universe to the present, illustrating how our world came to be. The podcast provides brief historical summaries of various subjects and features oral history interviews with guest experts who have lived experiences related to the topics discussed. 'Billions of years led to you.'more Host Ben Baumann
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Dr. Sean O hEigeartaigh, Jeff Clements +1 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 66Twitter 6.5KInstagram 2.4K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Dirty Sexy History

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Going beyond the sanitized and idealized to the dirty reality of human history with Jessica Cale. There's more to history than what you learned in high school, and we're going to skip to the good stuff together.more Host Jessica Cale
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 87Facebook 2.4KTwitter 4.8KInstagram 13.2K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. The History in Motion Podcast

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The History in Motion Podcast follows one historical figure at a time to make big events easier to understand. Stay in period, trace real choices and consequences, and see how a life reveals an age. Hosted by Paul and Ritchie. New episodes every two weeks on Tuesday. Start anywhere: pick a person and press play.more Hosts Paul, Ritchie
Producer/Network The History in Motion Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Rachel Hartigan, Toussaint Louverture +3 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 17 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. Well That Aged Well

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In this podcast we interview historians about new topics every week ranging from Ancient Rome to pre historic era to modern history. I myself am not an academic but I always been fascinated by history and always enjoy learning about it. I am trying to make history fun and enjoyable and hopefully you will learn smomething too. New episodes coming out every week on 'Well That Aged Well'. With 'Erlend Hedegart'. This podcast is uncut, and unedited.So what you see is what you get. Which means that what you see is excactly as we recorded it when we recorded the podcast...more Host Erlend Hedegart
Producer/Network Well that Aged Well
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Michael Bonner, Adrian Murdoch +7 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 20 Avg Length 97 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

18. 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
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 7.8KTwitter 35Instagram 161 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

19. Operation History

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Where history is more than what you remember. A podcast where four history majors come together to discuss, debate and educate all matters of history. Topics range from the dawn of time to the end of the 20th century (and everywhere in between). Join us as we explore the past through meaningful, relevant and entertaining discussion!more Producer/Network Operation History
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Maria
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

20. Insights Into History

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Insights Into History is the podcast for history lovers who crave the stories they never taught you in school. Forget the greatest hits. Each episode dives into the strange, the hidden, and the nearly forgotten corners of human history, uncovering secrets that have been collecting dust for centuries. We chase fascinating clues through obscure places like The Fuge, unearth the unbelievable backstory behind legendary artifacts like the Resolute Desk, and follow the trail until the bigger story clicks into focus...more Producer/Network Insights Into Things
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

21. The Forgotten Timeline

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Step into the captivating world of history with 'The Forgotten Timeline,' a podcast that takes you on an immersive journey through the annals of time. Join us as we unravel the rich tapestry of human civilization, exploring the stories, events, and individuals that have shaped our world.In each episode, we dive deep into a different era, culture, or pivotal moment in world history, shedding light on the triumphs, challenges, and enduring legacies that continue to resonate today...more Producer/Network Adidas Wilson
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

22. A Journey into Human History

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Welcome to a journey into human history. This podcast will attempt to tell the whole human story. You may be asking yourself what is history? Is it simply a record of things people have done? Is it what writer Maya Angelou suggested—a way to meet the pain of the past and overcome it? Or is it, as Winston Churchill said, a chronicle by the victors, an interpretation by those who write it? History is all this and more...more Producer/Network Miranda Casturo
Email ****@mix.wvu.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

23. History of the World

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The History of the World is a 10-season, 100-episode podcast series that tells the story of our world. Beginning with the formation of galaxies and the birth of Earth, we move through the first sparks of life, the rise of ancient civilizations, and the great religions and philosophies that shaped human thought...more Producer/Network Barrier Media
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24. A Walk Through History

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History is one of my favorite topics. Ranging throughout all human history. There are so many things one can analyze and learn when looking back at our past. I hope you enjoy your walk with me as I discuss different moments in our worlds history,more Host Meghan Brooks
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Instagram 55 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

25. How Did We End Up Here?

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This history podcast seeks to answer the question of how did humans end up where they are today. Each episode explores a different aspect of the human experience to see how it has changed over time and what that can show us about humanity.more Host Amber Hammon
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5Instagram 8 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact