10 Best Literature History Podcasts

1. The History of Literature

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Amateur literary enthusiast Jacke Wilson journeys through the history of literature from ancient epics to contemporary classics. The History of Literature takes a fresh look at some of the most compelling examples of creative genius the world has ever known.MORE Host Jacke Wilson
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 4.6KTwitter 2.8K Avg Length 67 min Since Oct 2015 Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Literature and History

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This podcast is an introduction to Anglophone literature, from ancient times to the present, done by a Ph.D. with lots of books and musical instruments. A typical episode offers a summary of a work, or part of a work of literature, followed by some historical analysis. The episodes include original music, some comedy songs, and goofy jokes. You can listen to the shows in any order, although from time to time, episodes will make brief mention of previous or upcoming ones.MORE Host Doug Metzger
Producer/Network Doug Metzger
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 3.6KTwitter 2.6K Avg Length 128 min Since Feb 2016 Get Email Contact

3. Saga Thing

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Discover what Vikings did when they were at home in this fun medieval history and literature podcast about the Icelandic sagas. Hosted by two medieval literature professors with beards.
Hosts John Sexton, Andrew Pfrenger
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 2.6KTwitter 2.7K Avg Length 97 min Get Email Contact

4. Chrononauts

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A science fiction literature history podcast, covering popular and obscure works. Contains spoilers for all works discussed.
Producer/Network JM, Gretchen and Nate
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 89Twitter 47 Avg Length 62 min Get Email Contact

5. The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast

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A show about queer women in history and historic literature, plus coverage of the field of sapphic historical fiction.
Producer/Network Heather Rose Jones
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 184Twitter 391 Avg Length 30 min Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

6. The Anonymous Author Podcast

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Cincinnati, OH hip-hop artist Anonymous The Author, hosts this podcast, each episode is themed around pieces of literature throughout history(poems, short stories, quotes, stanzas, etc) which he quotes at the beginning of each podcast. He then goes on to share his opinions and thoughts on music, pop culture and current events.MORE Producer/Network Anonymous The Author
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 2.3KTwitter 390Instagram 3.3K Avg Length 35 min Get Email Contact

7. Dublin City Libraries & Archives

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Listen to a wide range of talks, readings, lectures, and performances which reflect the rich history and literature of Dublin city. Serving over half a million people, Dublin City Libraries is the largest library service in the Republic of Ireland.MORE Host Dublin City Libraries
Producer/Network Dublin City Libraries & Archives
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 39 min Get Email Contact

8. The Gist of Freedom

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The Gist of Freedom weekly live online discussion is a celebration of the African American experience-honoring all the people, past and present, black and white-who have determined to preserve history in literature, craftsmanship, and artifact.MORE Host Jamaal Brown
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Twitter 3.9K Avg Length 49 min Since Nov 2012 Get Email Contact

9. The NewlyReads

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The history of literature through book recommendations. Two newly-married English teachers discuss a book that one loves and the other is reading for the first time. Will it take its place on the shelf of honor, or be thrown carelessly onto the shelf of shame? Join us for this podcast about the people we love and the books that come with them!MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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10. Mount of the Dead

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Brief History of Literature and culture. Hosted By Arjun Prakash.
Host Arjun Prakash
Producer/Network Arjun Prakash
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