10 Best Literature History Podcasts

1. Literature and History

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With millions of downloads, hundreds of hours of soundtracked content, and an overall emphasis on the cultural history behind famous works of literature, Literature and History is one of the most popular independent podcasts on its subject. Starting with Sumerian cuneiform in 3,100 BCE, Literature and History moves forward in chronological order through Assyriology, Egyptology, the Old Testament, Ancient Greece and Rome, the birth of Christianity, and the early Middle Ages. The show's current season is on early Islamic history...MORE Ranking #84 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Doug Metzger
Producer/Network Doug Metzger
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 1.9KFacebook 3.7KTwitter 2.6K Avg Length 135 min Format Extended Since Feb 2016 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. The History of Literature

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Amateur enthusiast Jacke Wilson journeys through the history of literature, from ancient epics to contemporary classics. Episodes are not in chronological order and you don't need to start at the beginning - feel free to jump in wherever you like! Find out more at historyofliterature.com and facebook.com/historyofliterature. Support the show by visiting patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate. Contact the show at ****@gmail.com.MORE Host Jacke Wilson
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 1.6KFacebook 4.6KTwitter 2.7K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Since Oct 2015 Get Email Contact

3. Saga Thing

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Saga Thing is a podcast for people who love history, literature, Vikings and all things medieval. In each episode, the hosts review a saga from medieval Iceland and then dig in to categories for discussion, including: Best Bloodshed, Body Count, Notable Witticisms, Nicknames, Outlawry, Thingmen, and Ratings.MORE Hosts John Sexton, Andrew Pfrenger
Producer/Network Saga Thing
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 597Facebook 2.6KTwitter 2.7KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 81 min Format Long form 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.Texts and translations: https://chrononautspodcast.blogspot.com/Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1093395-chrononautsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrononautspodcastTwitter: @ChrononautsSFemail: ****@gmail.comMusic and readings: https://chrononautspodcast.bandcamp.comOpening theme music by Ionas von ZezswitzSounds and effects by NateAI thumbnail art by DALL-E-2 and Stable DiffusionMORE Hosts JM, Gretchen, Nate
Producer/Network JM, Gretchen and Nate
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 89Twitter 47 Avg Length 76 min Format Long form 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. Content note: May include discussions of sex within an academic context.MORE Host Heather Rose Jones
Producer/Network Heather Rose Jones
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 29Facebook 184Twitter 391Instagram 574 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

6. 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 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. The Gist of Freedom Preserving American History through Black Literature . . .

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Join The Gist of Freedom for a live online discussion in 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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Twitter 3.9K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Since Nov 2012 Get Email Contact

8. 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 Hosts Daniel Fladager, Kylie Regan
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9. Mount of the Dead

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