American History Podcasts

The AskHistorians Podcast showcases the knowledge and enthusiasm of the AskHistorians community, a forum of nearly 1.4 million history academics, professionals, amateurs, and curious onlookers. The aim is to be a resource accessible to a wide range of listeners for historical topics which so often go overlooked. Together, we have a broad array of people […]

Explore the past with Unboxing History as we take you on a journey into the captivating Galveston County Historical Museum collection. Uncover the hidden stories behind artifacts, delve into the intricacies of local history, and discover the treasures that connect us to bygone eras. Join us for a unique and insightful exploration of our heritage, […]

Wyatt Earp, Jesse James, and Butch and Sundance. Lakota, Comanche and Apache. Wars, gunfights and robberies. This show covers the toughest lawmen, the wildest outlaws, and the deadliest towns — all the people and events that shaped the American West.

Before CNN and Fox News, before shock jocks and powerful pundits, there was Father Charles Coughlin, an ambitious priest who invented political talk radio as we know it, brought down one president and crowned another, and was at one point considered the most powerful man in America. He was also a rabid antisemite who wrote […]

The Hidden History of Los Angeles podcast explores the lesser known aspects of L.A. history. Contrary to the commonly held belief that L.A. does not have any history, Los Angeles has a rich and colorful history. You just have to dig a little deeper to find it.

The North Omaha History Podcast with noted author and historian – Adam Fletcher Sasse. Each week, Adam takes you on a guided tour through Omaha’s dynamic past.

Unravel the mis-education surrounding African-American history as you embark on a captivating journey with Brittany Wilkins, an engineer and herstorian. This podcast delves into the rich, multifaceted history of African-Americans, extending far beyond the narrative of slavery. Prepare to discover a legacy filled with both triumphs and struggles, as Brittany unveils a lost heritage brimming […]

Taking the survey course of the United States, from Native American settlement to the election of 2012

The Miami History Podcast will cover topics on the people, places and events that have shaped Miami’s 120+ year history as a city. The hosts are Miami historian Dr. Paul S. George and history blogger Casey Piket.

Black Her Stories reshapes Black history through the inspiring stories of women you may never have heard of. Through nourishing conversations with leading writers, artists, and entertainers, we explore what is possible when creativity meets history – when we tap into our creative power to unlock our purpose. If you need to reconnect with your […]

Black History Mini Docs expands its social media and web content with the BHMD Podcast series. Legendary award winning producer/director Neema Barnette along with her husband, filmmaker/actor Reed R. McCants have been offering their mini history lessons for 11 years and are available on most social media platforms. Black History Mini Docs Podcast are hosted […]

Episode on curious and strange incidents

Real Movies Fake History is hosted by two friends, Gaz (the film nerd) and Mel (the history expert), who each episode discuss, debate and laugh about the real history behind diverse and important cinema. We seek to discover the true story behind films apparently based on a true story. With a particular interest in gender […]

The Weird History Podcast explores the out-of-the-way, obscure, weird, and overlooked corners of history. New episodes appear every Thursday.

Women make up half of the world’s population, and yet history books often consign them to the sidelines. They are dismissed as merely the wives of powerful men; babymakers and nothing more. Yet women have been the driving force behind history for millennia, from female Pharoahs, warrior princesses and pirates, to the revolutionaries who sought […]

Mayor Tom Koch’s podcast from the historic City of Quincy, Massachusetts

Unlicensed historians Andrew Heaton and Andrew Young sort out characters from the Earth’s history into categories of failures, fakes, and rascals. Funny but technically informative.

A New York Minute In History is a podcast about the history of New York and the unique tales of New Yorkers. It is hosted by State Historian Devin Lander, Saratoga County Historian Lauren Roberts and Don Wildman. Jesse King and Jim Levulis of WAMC produce the podcast. A New York Minute In History is […]

The Journal of American History Podcast features interviews with our authors and conversations with authors whose books on American history have won awards. Episodes are in MP3 format and will be released in the month preceding each Journal of American History (February, May, August and November). Published quarterly by the Organization of American Historians, the […]

A podcast where we explore the fascinating history of how some of the “little things” were invented, produced, or just happened to be a cool part of life. A little gratitude with a little history.

A podcast covering disasters of all kinds throughout history. From tornadoes and earthquakes to mining disasters and arson. From the perspective of a professional fire investigator, I provide the history of the area, a breakdown of how and why the disaster occurs, a timeline of the event, and the resulting aftermath. Sometimes delving into the […]

Mississippi Moments, a weekly radio program airing on Mississippi Public Broadcasting, is a partnership between the University of Southern Mississippi Center for Oral History and Cultural Heritage, the Mississippi Humanities Council, and MPB.

The Wichita Podcast is a one stop shop for all your Wichita questions to be answered. Each podcast we will discuss in depth an event, a place, or a local legend that is related to the great city of Wichita, Kansas. Our goal is to teach you something about a subject you might now know […]

Stores about white women making a mess of things and how to clean up our act.

Explore the history of early Texas as you’ve never heard it before. The most recent season (“Lipan Apocalypse”) unveils the legacy of the Lipan Apaches on modern Texas. Season 6 recounts the outsized impact of José Francisco Ruíz on the state’s history. Season 5 traces the roots of Texans’ unique psychology – their “Texanity” – […]

It takes bold visionaries risking everything to create some of the most recognizable brands on the planet. The Food That Built America, based on the hit documentary series from The HISTORY® Channel, tells the extraordinary true stories of industry titans like Henry Heinz, Milton Hershey, the Kellogg brothers and Ray Kroc, who revolutionized the food […]

Emmy-winning actor and Broadway legend André de Shields narrates Making…, an original podcast from The HISTORY® Channel. Each season takes listeners inside the lives of history’s greatest figures and examines the events that forged these legends. Making Teddy takes you inside the life of a man who went from the big city to life on […]

This is not your Grandad’s podcast – WELCOME to the Windy City Historians (WCH) Podcast! Windy City Historians Podcast is a podcast on and about Chicago history for anyone curious about the Windy City hosted by authors and historians Christopher Lynch & Patrick McBriarty. Started in March 2019, we share Chicago history and some great […]

Galveston’s award winning history podcast. Listen to us transform Galveston into the world’s largest free museum. Be sure to check out the Galveston Unscripted free audio tour at galvestonunscripted.com!

Discover the rich and sometimes quirky history of the University of South Carolina, with entertaining stories from its more than 200 years as the Palmetto State’s flagship university.

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The Humanity Archive Podcast focuses on the overlooked narratives in the pages of the past. Challenging dominant perspectives, Jermaine Fowler goes outside the textbooks to find stories that are recognizably human. Connecting current issues with the heroic struggles of those who’ve come before us, he brings hidden history to light and makes it powerfully relevant.

Yesterday’s sounds, brought to you by Jake and Maclane every Saturday.

abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast guides listeners through immersive audio fantasies, recreating host Blake Pfeil’s experiences exploring abandoned spaces across the United States and around the world. Along the way, abandoned asks critical questions about American history and culture, community, economics, the environment, and mental health while encouraging folks to activate their imaginations as a […]

Texas History Lessons is a slow walk through Texas history. It takes the time to learn about the many exciting and important people, places and events in Texas history, with a focus on some that are sometimes overlooked.. So join in and time travel back to visit the amazing people and events that helped shape […]

Welcome to KEEP THE DREAM FLOWING! In this podcast, we talk about the 1969 Woodstock festival with the people who know it best — the people who made the festival happen, the musicians who performed, and the attendees who came to share in three days of peace, love and music! Thanks for checking us out […]

Everything is a story. What we discover is that even in true stories there are tall tales. Curious conversations lead to luring rabbit holes of revelation. Almost always, we get lost in history, science, loss, love, laughter, and infinitely useless but incredibly fascinating details to think about. Let’s begin Chasing Mythos. Host: Guy Roginson

rememBURBANK is a podcast featuring stories from the history of Burbank, California and is produced by the Burbank Public Library.

We rate all the American Presidents of the USA

Back in 1982 a man named Byron Priess decided it would be a good idea to publish a treasure hunt. He spent a year or so traveling around the country, burying small ceramic boxes two feet underground. He wrote a few poems, and had a friend of his paint some images. The goal was to […]

Ceteris Never Paribus: The History of Economic Thought Podcast covers diverse topics from the history of economics, economic thought, and economic ideas such as new research and methodological questions.

Exploring Vermont’s history, one object at a time.

Staggering success, unexpected loss, over-the-top parties, shocking betrayals, and profound intimacy are woven together into a high-profile family-therapy session. The Just Enough Family follows the meteoric rise and staggering fall of the Steinbergs, once one of America’s richest families, through the eyes of Liz Lange— successful fashion designer, captivating storyteller, and niece of the infamous […]

A lively, live discussion of fascinating topics from the rich history of the state of Indiana. Host Nelson Price, the “connoisseur of all things Hoosier,” engages guests in a lively, live conversation about high-interest issues relating to Indiana history.

How can the past help inform today’s most pressing challenges? Every Wednesday, award-winning historians Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman use their encyclopedic knowledge of US history to bring the past to life. Together, they make sense of the week in news by discussing the people, ideas, and events that got us here today. Now […]

Discover Iowa’s role in the advancement of civil rights. Learn how landmark Iowa court cases, the Iowa Underground Railroad, Iowa towns like Buxton, and Iowa civil rights pioneers like Alexander G. Clark, Ralph Montgomery, Edna Griffin, and more guided the future of the state and the nation. We will look at how the nation’s path […]

With the writing of the Constitution in 1787, the framers set out a young nation’s highest ideals. And ever since, we’ve been fighting over it — what is in it and what was left out. At the heart of these arguments is the story of America. As a follow-up to the popular Washington Post podcast […]

True Stories That Might Surprise You

Radio, television, sports of yesteryear.

We talk about family history, genealogy, and history related to our own and other people’s ancestors.

A weekly (term-time) podcast featuring brief interviews with the presenters at the Cambridge American History Seminar. We talk about presenters’ current research and paper, their broader academic interests as well as a few more general questions. If you have any feedback, suggestions or questions, contact us via Twitter @camericanist or via email hrw48@cam.ac.uk . Thanks […]

If you’ve ever yelled at someone on social media about, say, cancel culture or mask-wearing, then you are a soldier in the culture wars – those everyday battles for dominance between conflicting values. The acclaimed writer and podcaster Jon Ronson has seen friends swallowed up in them to the extent that it’s ruined their lives. […]

Talks and interviews about the life of biography as experienced by a biographer over forty years and fourteen biographies, dealing with subjects ranging from Sylvia Plath to William Faulkner, Marilyn Monroe to Susan Sontag, and much more.

A storytelling podcast drawn from the worlds of Thomas Jefferson, the larger Monticello community, and the life of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation.

Step into the exciting world of Tonya Infinity, a smart and curious 8-year-old, and her best friend Gertie, a wise and witty 186-year-old Galapagos tortoise… who just happens to have a special time traveling shell. Every episode of our magical podcast is an adventure into the fascinating past and Tonya has questions, lots of them! […]

This podcast will be a history narrative collected from various sources. I will be covering the stories of events and people that played a part in creating America. My goal is to give the listener an entertaining dialog of history and walk away (or ear away) with a, “I didn’t know that”, feeling.

The first three hundred years of colonization of Manhattan Island and its resounding impact on our culture and our world. Created and hosted by actor, writer, and New Yorker Chance Kelly, the series illustrates how this place is an island unto itself, not just geographically, but idealistically, philosophically and spiritually. Island uncovers our true lost […]

UCTV programs take a closer look at the events, people and places that shaped the American experience from the history of early exploration through modern times.

UCTV programs take a closer look at the events, people and places that shaped the American experience from the history of early exploration through modern times.

Recount an exciting chapter in aviation history and the beginnings of the Air Line Pilots Association, the world’s largest pilot union and nongovernmental air safety organization, through an abridged retelling of the book by George E. Hopkins, ”Flying the Line.” Volume 1 narrated by Corey Kuhn. Volume 2 narrated by Gina Leahy.