American History Podcasts

A journey through Southern Appalachian heritage, one story at a time. We bring you songs, stories, and more from the Foxfire archive, full of over 50 years of oral history interviews conducted by high school students for the Foxfire Magazine and book series. Join us every month as we explore different aspects of mountain culture, […]

A podcast about the past, present, and future of Tejon Ranch.

Award-winning broadcaster and educator Alvin Hall hits the road alongside activist and social justice trainer Janée Woods Weber. They drive from Detroit to New Orleans, collecting powerful, personal testimony about how Black Americans used the historic travel guide The Negro Motorist’s Green Book during the height of segregation as a vital resource to quell fears, […]

“This Week in Black History, Society, and Culture” is a weekly podcast produced by the Black and African Diaspora Forum United (BADFU) an interracial group of faculty at Monmouth University concerned about issues pertaining to the Black/African American experience. BADFU members will periodically interview scholars, authors, activists, and community leaders on matters related to the […]

For the Lincolnville Series, we will be revisiting the history of Lincolnville and exploring many facets of African American history, heritage, leadership, and influence.

The History Emporium & Pals Podcast was born in early 2020. Solo episodes and collaborations on people, places and events, History is diverse and so is this podcast. Thanks for listening – Ollie. Support a budding podcaster… ————————————————————— Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Podcast is a True Throwback To The Old Brooklyn, New York… When It Was Really Different!!! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/good-tymez/support

Drayton Hall is considered one of the most remarkable buildings in the United States, but it wasn’t just a residence for one of colonial South Carolina’s wealthiest families. It was also home to many enslaved people, and documentary evidence, archaeology, and architectural history reveal fascinating details about their unique experiences, daily lives, and contributions to […]

Your fearless field guide, Erich Ebel, takes you on an exciting and entertaining trip to explore the history, heritage, and culture of the greatest state in the lower 48. Washington state is filled with fascinating stories, mysterious myths and legends, and unbelievable tales you’ll simply have to hear for yourself. Discover lost cities and natural […]

In the Betcha Didn’t Know Podcast, Amari Robinson tells about an important African Americans and their contributions to our society and culture. Each episode is less than 5 minutes making this the perfect quick educational tool for learners of all ages. Be sure to tune in each week as she enlightens us with many different […]

Mix it up a little! Comedic storytelling about South Louisiana’s current and historical events.

“Who’s That?” Is a show where we dive deep into a historic figure you won’t find in your textbooks. Two episodes a month!

Welcome to Black Lives Chatter! A new podcast hosted by Ricardo Philibert and Victor Logan, our mission is to share with you the illustrious histories of black and brown people in America and across the world as well as shed light on the experiences of those people today. We’re going to learn together, laugh together, […]

Welcome to Untold: The History of Us podcast, where we bring you fascinating stories and events from the rich history of Black America. In each episode, our host will take you on a journey through time, revealing the untold stories of people who have significantly shaped our world today. From trailblazing activists to cultural icons, […]

Jessica Cooper and Alex Suriano explore and celebrate the strange and unusual history of Detroit with a side of humor. They tell stories, share a cocktail, and have some laughs while discussing the great and sometimes ooky spooky city they love.

Old West or Wild West, it is all the same. Learn what really happened be it shoot-outs or life styles, etc. We will cover lawmen and outlaws both men and women. Politics of the time, discoveries of gold, silver and oil. We will uncover the myths and tell the truth.

Old West or Wild West, it is all the same. Learn what really happened be it shoot-outs or life styles, etc. We will cover lawmen and outlaws both men and women. Politics of the time, discoveries of gold, silver and oil. We will uncover the myths and tell the truth.

Some call it Hurricane Katrina. Some call it the Federal Flood. Others call it the day the levees broke. On August 29, 2005, the city of New Orleans was submerged. That story of hubris, incompetence, and nature’s wrath is now etched into the national consciousness. But the people who lived through the flood and its […]

The Canadian History Podcast. A narrative audio history of Canada from the 1830s to 1885. Season One covers the Rebellions of 1837 and 1838 and the fights over Responsible Government in the 1840s. Season Two recounts the tumultuous and divided history of the 1850s and 1860s leading up to Canadian confederation.

This podcast is made for you to learn about the great Edgar Allan Poe

Matt Jolley’s History Worth Saving tells great American stories.

exTANt is a collaboration between public historian Kathleen Aston and media artist Yulia Gilich. exTANt traces historical linkages between communities who lived and worked in the area throughout the centuries: local Indigenous peoples, former Salz Tannery workers, and the Tannery Art Center live/work artists. Through oral history interviews, archival materials, and poetic soundscapes, exTANt considers […]

A unique Seattle history showing Reverend Mary Baker Eddy’s influence. Nonfiction narrative about the people who built some of Seattle’s most iconic architectural landmarks. A 130-year journey, a true story of cooperation, innovation, and transformation, read by author Cindy Safronoff.

For the amateur history buffs or the curious thinkers, Prestigious Minds is a long form podcast that explores the life and times of some of history’s most influential people. Inventors, business moguls, and entrepreneurs alike, these individuals have all had a lasting impact on our nation’s history. It’s time to take a look at how […]

Uh Oh! Did You Know is a podcast that investigates enslavement in Canada. I dive in with experts to really understand and unpack a heavy topic that isn’t generally at the forefront of conversations. I hope to uncover stories that will allow anyone who listens to learn a thing or two about the uniqueness of […]

From the 104-5 The Zone Podcast Network – Kevin Dyson, a former Titans Wide Receiver, and Joey Kent, a Vol For Life and former Titans Wide Receiver, and Todd Campbell, who played college football for Western Kentucky University, present “3 The Pro Way.” “3 The Pro Way” shares the stories of the three African American […]

UMGA-TV and the King of Prussia Historical Society present Remember When as an oral history project of life and community in Upper Merion Township. In their own words, the people who lived the history of Upper Merion Township to tell us about that history.

A weekly Podcast where a Northern-born Southerner explores some of the lesser known places and events in the Southeastern United States.Gosoutholdmanpodcast@gmail.com

Sometimes one or two people get together and talk about history that happen on that day.

Blood and Oil is the New Orleans history podcast that starts after the tourist booklets end. Join hosts Lauren Whitley-Haney & Kenny Haney as they detail the story of industry & violence in 1900s South Louisiana plantation country.

Personally curated histories from hometowns around America. Join Shane Waters as he travels to places of forgotten historical significance and shares these hometown stories with listeners. Like his visit to the Cherokee Nation in Cherokee, North Carolina where he interviewed the Cherokee at The Museum of the Cherokee Indian. Or when he traveled to The […]

John deVille’s musings on the intersection of history, politics, philosophy, and Appalachia.

Let’s be honest. History is full of f*cked up sh*t. But what are we gonna do, pretend like it never happened? Have a drink with your host, actor and writer Will Sterling, and his more qualified former Presidential Speechwriting co-host, Dr. Craig Smith. They unpack the silly, salacious, scandalous, and serious stuff in history. If […]

What if you could learn from 100 of the world’s most inspiring women? Introducing “Seneca’s 100 Women to Hear” a podcast brought to you by the Seneca Women’s Podcast Network and iHeartRadio in partnership with P&G. Over the course of 100 episodes you’ll hear from women who broke barriers, changed history and are building bridges […]

“As you see, we’re flying over an island. A city. A particular city. And this is a story of a number of people, and a story also of the city itself.” That’s from the opening voice-over of the 1948 movie The Naked City, which was a very big deal when it was made, because it […]

Are you interested in social justice and the history of urban life in the United States? Look no further than Jacob Riis’s How the Other Half Lives! This groundbreaking work offers a revealing and eye-opening look at the squalid living conditions and struggles faced by immigrants and the poor in late 19th century New York […]

Each episode features a phone call from a past US president, along with enlightened commentary about the newest one.

A podcast with a theme of anything and everything to do with America! We talk about history, sports, entertainment, pop culture in this wonder country we live in. written and produced by C.Casey Media.

“This Day In Weather History” is a daily podcast from The Weather Network that features unique and informative stories written and produced by host Chris Mei. Weather happens every day. It can be sunny, cloudy, stormy or maybe just unsettled, but it is always happening! It’s when severe weather strikes that it captures the attention […]

Every generation of Americans has been faced with the same question: how should we live? Our endlessly interesting answers have created The American Story. The weekly episodes published here stretch from battlefields and patriot graves to back roads, school yards, bar stools, city halls, blues joints, summer afternoons, old neighborhoods, ball parks, and deserted beaches—everywhere […]

Week by week and episode by episode, your hosts, Jordan and Laney give the listeners exactly what they tuned in for: a descent into the most hellish stories history has to offer. Hellbound History is a biweekly podcast hosted by one history fanatic and one psychotherapist; both bringing their love for the sick, twisted and […]

This series of podcasts on heritage and nature in Monaghan is presented by Shirley Clerkin and presents interviews with local people, custodians and heritage specialists recorded onsite. Listen to lots of lively discussions and stories about these heritage places and their values. Each podcast is about 15 -30 minutes in length and accompanied with specially […]

Scandal Sheets is coming back on November 1st! Scandal Sheets is the podcast that explores the infamous people and places of the past. In every episode, hosts Caroline and Adrienne discuss a historical scandal along with the people and places associated with it. Tune in for our themed 5 episode seasons starting November 1st!

On the back of the bird Sankofa, this mythical bird that flies forward, head turned back, carrying in its beak an egg that symbolizes the future, this podcast takes you to every episode in the glorious history of African continent. Develop your knowledge of African history to better understand the continent today.

StarNews Media Presents “Cape Fear Unearthed,” a podcast digging into the history books of Southeastern North Carolina. The weekly podcast will feature stories drawn from the region’s persisting legends, historical oddities and mysterious figures that have helped shape its legacy and culture.

From six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner, and based on his groundbreaking multimedia book, “We Interrupt This Broadcast,” comes a 12-episode, audio docu-series hosted by broadcast legend Bill Kurtis, and narrated by NBC’s Brian Williams. Each episode unfolds with the brisk pace and tone of a thriller while presenting an in-depth look into […]

Blind History is a crash course in getting to know history’s greatest men and women – and by great we don’t always mean good. Hosted by Gareth Cliff and Anthony Mederer, this series will tell you what the history books sometimes leave out – the sordid stories, the less well-known details, some of the stuff […]

AHR transports the listener back in time to significant moments in the early history of our great nation – the epic history of “Lost Colony,” Jamestown, the Pilgrims, and the Pequot War. Our country. Our history. These are the stories that have made us who we are.

Ignoring the conventional wisdom to never meet your heroes and exposing the lesser known legacies and real life bad behavior of history’s most notable and beloved people.

Imagine a National Park. Picturing waterfalls and mountains? Or Dr. King’s childhood home, Japanese internment camps, and a school that became a battleground for racial integration? National Parks aren’t just wilderness. They are spaces of remembrance, preserving the stories of who we are and how we came to be. Join Park Rangers, researchers, authors, and […]

A Black exploration of the deliberate creation of the whitest state in the nation. This new podcast from Samuel James explores the Black history of Maine and the ties between national and local institutionalized racism. Find resources and learn more at www.99yearspod.com

WYLD WEST: The Podcast about the Icons and Outlaws of Sheridan, Wyo. WYLD WEST is a bi-weekly podcast about the icons and outlaws of Sheridan, Wyo. Hosts Shawn Parker and Justin Stroup bring to life the hidden history, tentpole events, charming characters and tall tales of the legendary mountain town steeped in a century of […]

Podcast by MontanaHistoricalSociety

Host Mandy Sinclair has created an eight-part podcast series that takes listeners on an intimate journey to the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Neutral peoples, now known as Huron County. Each episode explores an aspect of the heritage and often lesser know history of the area as told to Sinclair in conversation with […]

History’s Most is a podcast that delves into interesting, under-reported and controversial topics in history and applies superlatives to them. We deep dive headfirst into a variety of topics, from history’s most guilty man, to the most disasterous voyage, to complicated wars and confusing politicians.

Back Channel Radio is a storytelling project committed to preserving and sharing oral histories from beyond the mainstream. This first season, “A Wolf Spider Island Story,” chronicles the legal battles a group of river rats had to wage to keep their small boathouse community on the Mississippi River afloat.

Benjamin Franklin might be rolling over in his grave, but you’ll certainly be rolling over laughing each week with Historically Inaccurate. One of Iowa’s rising stars, Jake Truemper helms the ship with out-of-the-box historical knowledge while right-hand man Alex Schulte tries not to fall overboard.

Hungry for History is an educational podcast which encourages students of all ages to engage with the field of history through humorously told true stories. On Hungry for History, you’ll learn about a diverse range of topics, from creepy tales like that of the Donner Party to exciting stories of pirates and queens. Find bonus […]

This podcast series follows courses taught by Dr. Kera Lovell at the University of Utah’s Salt Lake City Campus and Asia Campus. Season 1 – Experiencing Public History Season 2 – US History (HIST 1700) Season 3 – Interviews on Public History

A podcast about the Hidden History of Slavery in California, where we unearth stories about the enslavement of Black and Indigenous people that were deliberately left out of the “free” state’s official history.