10 Best NPR History Podcasts

1. History 605

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History 605 explores the history of South Dakota, the northern Great Plains, and the Midwest. South Dakota's State Historian Ben Jones will visit with guests about their books, museum exhibits and artifacts, and historic sites in the state and region. Along the way, you'll learn how to think, not what to think, about history and the people of the past.The host is Dr. Ben Jones, State Historian and Director of the South Dakota State Historical Society. Ben grew up in Sioux Falls and De Smet, served in various locations around the world while in the USAF...MORE Host Dr. Ben Jones
Producer/Network Ben Jones
Email ****@state.sd.us
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2. McHistory

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McHistory goes back in time to explore big moments and small stories from McLean County history. McHistory episodes can be heard periodically on WGLT's Sound Ideas. The series is produced in partnership with the McLean County Museum of History.MORE Hosts Kris Williams, Bill Kemp
Producer/Network WGLT
Email ****@ilstu.edu
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3. WXPR A Northwoods Moment In History

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We turn back the clock with local historians to find out what life in the Northwoods used to be like. This is part of an initiative by WXPR to tell the history and culture of northern Wisconsin.MORE Producer/Network WXPR Public Radio
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4. Postmark Peoria

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An occasional series on WCBU looking back at the stories and people who brought Greater Peoria to where it is today. Postmark Peoria is a co-production of WCBU, Steve Tarter and Mike Sabol.
Producer/Network WCBU Peoria Public Radio
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5. This Week in Illinois History

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This Week in Illinois History provides a 90-second snapshot of an event significant to Illinois history. Join Host Clint Cargile as he covers big events while also exposing little-known pieces of Illinois history.MORE Producer/Network Northern Public Radio
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Apple Rating 3/5Facebook 7.7MTwitter 8.2MInstagram 7.9M Avg Length 2 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

6. Mark's Almanac

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Mark's Almanac is a 90-second trip back in time that highlights the world's history from the very serious to the sometimes sublime.
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