10 Best NPR History Podcasts

1. 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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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 30Instagram 5.6K Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size 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. 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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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 77.9KTwitter 8.7KInstagram 4.2K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

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
Email ****@wxpr.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 5.1KTwitter 956Instagram 2K Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

4. 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 Host Clint Cargile
Producer/Network Northern Public Radio
Email ****@niu.edu
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Apple Rating 3/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 7.8MTwitter 7.8MInstagram 8.3M Avg Length 2 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

5. 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.
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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.
Host Mark Pennell
Email ****@wksu.org
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Facebook 38.8KTwitter 7.2KInstagram 2K Avg Length 2 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact