European History Podcasts

History isn’t black and white, yet too often it’s presented as such. Explore the ambiguities and nuances of the French Revolution. Support the show today: https://www.patreon.com/greyhistory Ever wondered how the French Revolution started with hope for liberty and equality and descended into the Reign of Terror? Curious as to how the French Revolution still influences […]

Do you like your history haunted? Then Macabre London is the podcast for you. Every fortnight we’ll unravel a tale that’s gruesome, horrifying or downright macabre. Get bonus content on Patreon (https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/806851) Get bonus content on Patreon ————————————————————— Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conversations with experts in the history of Byzantium and surrounding fields, hosted by Anthony Kaldellis.

Episodes from history, viewed through great works of art. No pre-reqs required! New episodes every month. Hosted by Amanda Matta, art historian and TikTok’s favorite royal commentator.

Episodes from history, viewed through great works of art. No pre-reqs required! New episodes every month. Hosted by Amanda Matta, art historian and TikTok’s favorite royal commentator.

A 31-day journey with the heroes of the Reformation.

Well done, brave adventurer! You have uncovered History For You with Douglas and Hugh – a brand new comedy podcast about history. For you. Join two potentially award-winning historians Douglas Wrattle and Hugh Canard as they take you on a fascinating deep dive into the fascinating annals of fascinating world history. Subjects include King Arthur, […]

The Irish History Show is presented and produced by Cathal Brennan and John Dorney. In each episode, the presenters will look at different aspects of Irish history with expert guests from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines.

Deep into History is a podcast that explores some of History’s greatest moments. I’m Arjun, I’m a tale spinner, and I spin our lore into epic stories just for you. You can support my work at: www.patreon.com/deepintohistory

A podcast focused on the myths, legends and folkloric creatures of the 6 Celtic Nations; Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Brittany and the Isle of Man.

BONE AND SICKLE explores historical topics related to folklore and horror. With acerbic wit and a scholarly penchant for the grotesque, rogue folklorist Al Ridenour delves into a wide but carefully curated range of topics illustrated by stories from historical texts. Narratives are given dramatic readings by “Mrs. Karswell” (Sarah Chavez) backed by richly produced […]

A storytelling and folklore podcast. Telling some of the famous and not so famous British and Irish myths, legends and folktales, in no particular order. Coming direct from South Yorkshire it is currently regularish, and will feature all of the above and whatever other miscellaneous snippets take my fancy. Presented by Graeme. Website at https://www.talesofbritainandireland.com/

What happens when a believer and a skeptic come together? They host a paranormal podcast that combines their love of history and hauntings!! Join us each week as we tell tales of famous, infamous, and almost famous locations around the world, and why they became terrifying places to visit.

Podcast by Eric Halsey

Robin Hood is one of the most ubiquitous figures in the English-speaking world. He’s been the star of countless films, television shows, books, games, and branded merchandise from baking supplies to investment apps. Whether he’s wearing a dark shrouding hood or a jaunty pointed cap, there’s a distinct image that comes to mind when you […]

The Kathryn W. and Shelby Cullom Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies at Harvard University seeks to foster comprehensive understanding and multidisciplinary study of Russia and the countries of Eurasia. Founded in 1948 as the Russian Research Center, the Davis Center sponsors a master’s program, seminars and conferences, targeted research, fellowships, undergraduate and graduate […]

In this podcast, we’ll visit 200 Wonders of the World, from the Pyramids to the Great Barrier Reef, to tell the story of our people, our civilization, and our planet. My name is Caroline Vahrenkamp, and I’m a travel junkie. The world is filled with amazing places that reflect the greatest achievements of human accomplishment. […]

Working History spotlights the work of leading labor historians, activists, and practitioners focusing especially on the U.S. and global Souths, to inform public debate and dialogue about current labor, economic, and political issues with the benefit of historical context.

Andrew Sola explores the past, present, and future of relations between Europe and the United States with scholars, artists, authors, politicians, journalists, and business leaders. Based at the Amerikazentrum in Hamburg, the Trans-Atlanticist provides you with insights from the thought leaders who are shaping the trans-Atlantic relationship every single day.

What is ‘British-ness’? This podcast explores all aspects of British culture from the perspective of an Englishman previously based in China and Turkey. Perhaps you know Thomas Felix Creighton already from Instagram’s @FlemingNeverDies centered on Ian Fleming’s classic creation, James Bond, 007. Here, we can see a wider background of where our British hero sits. […]

Scavenging through the layers of London’s delightfully peculiar history…

Are you fascinated by the intersection of biblical archaeology and modern science? Step into a world where history and cutting-edge research converge in our podcast, focusing on the Shroud of Turin, one of the most important Christian relics. I’m Guy R. Powell, author of “The Only Witness, a Christian Historical Fiction on the Shroud of […]

A somewhat accurate retelling of Irish history stories. Join Irish stand up comedians Jason Brennan and Kevin Larney as they take turns giving their best accounts of some of Ireland’s silly, strange, and downright stupid tales from the past.

Listen and subscribe to Documentary on Newstalk on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: ‘Alexa, play Newstalk’.

The Siècle is a history podcast covering France’s overlooked century between Napoleon and World War I. Visit thesiecle.com for annotated scripts, pictures, maps, sources and more.

On this show we retrace the history of the Portuguese people, beginning with its deepest roots. Get bonus content on Patreon ————————————————————— Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1000 years of history, 1000 years of stories to uncover. The National Archives presents On the Record, a podcast that unearths the real life stories found in our vast collections. Join our experts and special guests as we dig deep into the people behind the paper and bring fascinating stories from more than 11 million […]

Series 1 is a concise social and political history of England from the 5th to 11th centuries. Series 2 is a social history how society and lordship worked during and directly after the migration period. It then looks at how that culture evolved, as the impact of economic development and the Viking invasions wrought changes […]

The Shetland Islands are situated in the North Sea 200 miles north of Aberdeen, Scotland and 250 miles west of Bergin, Norway. They consist of 100 islands, with only about a dozen of them inhabited. Its weather gets a bad rap but its people are intensely hospitable and neighbourly. In April 2002, a small group […]

Pax Britannica is a narrative history podcast covering the empire upon which the sun never set. Shortlisted for the 2023 Independent Podcast Awards, Pax Britannica follows the events which created an empire that dominated the globe. Hosted by Dr Samuel Hume, a historian of British Imperial history, Pax Britannica aims to explain the rise and […]

A chronological history of the English language examined through the lens of historical events that shaped the development and spread of the language from the Eurasian steppe to the entire world.

Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.

Passing judgement on all the Kings and Emperors of France from Clovis to Napoleon III. Each episode, Ben recounts the story of a monarch to Eliza, then together they decide on how to score them in 5 categories. But who will they select as the crème de la crème, and who will they send to […]

Hemingway, Picasso, Scott & Zelda, Salvador Dali, Gertrude Stein, Cole Porter, Josephine Baker, and scores of other fascinating characters come to life as we explore 1920’s Paris and the Lost Generation.

When did countries become countries? Misha Glenny on the borders, the stories and the people of countries worldwide.

This podcast is a linear telling of English History through the lives of each of their Monarchs. For lovers of historical fiction, it will fill in the gaps left by authors as well as explore the historical accuracy of those novels.

A comedy podcast about the Tudors and 1500s shenanigans. It’s educational, we swear. But mostly funny. Hosted by Emily Simpson and Garrett Kaser. Produced by Jeffrey Simpson.

The Victorians were the first truly world wide, high speed, high tech civilisation, but they are often misunderstood. Your host, Chris Fernandez-Packham, will bust popular myths, cover events around the world, and focus on a people centric history. You will see how the Victorians shaped the world, changing it from the age of horse, musket, […]

Black Learning Achievement and Mental Health (BLAM UK) is proud to offer short, bite sized, and accessible global Black history and cultural podcast episodes to aid you in your Black history learning.

A podcast by Glasgow City Heritage Trust which focuses on the relationships, stories and shared memories that exist between Glasgow’s historic buildings and the city’s communities. Presented by Glasgow City Heritage Trust’s Director Niall Murphy and journalist Fay Young, this series features guests discussing with Niall and Fay a specific area, type of building or […]

Let’s Find Out ASMR is here to help you nod off to something calm and interesting. Science, Philosophy, History, Maths… or personally interesting themes in each episode. ASMR just means content specifically designed to be relaxing and peaceful. It’s something to sleep to or just use to have quietly playing in the background while you […]

Welcome to Paris Gone By, the podcast about Paris history for the curious traveler! Enthusiastic francophile? Traveling to Paris? Simply want to go deeper into the history of Paris? You are in the right place! We explore both the major monuments and the nooks and crannies of Paris and dive into the stories woven into […]

If niche history topics, or little known conspiracy theories are things you want to know more about, you’ve found the perfect new podcast for you. Is the earth actually hollow? Did Europeans use sports as a way to bond as colonizers? Tune-in as host Courtney explores these and other historical subjects, teaches new trivia and […]

Internationally respected author, blogger and learning expert, Donald Clark joins John Helmer of the Learning Hack podcast to discuss the history of thought and theorising about learning. The inspired, the enduring, the wacked-out weird and the just plain wrong, from Aristotle to the present day. © John Helmer 2021

2022 National Heritage Award winning podcast based on over 4,000 oral history recordings that have been compiled in Ireland by Maurice O’Keeffe of www.irishlifeandlore.com since 1995. Maurice and Jane O’Keeffe of Tralee, Co. Kerry set up Irish Life and Lore, an educational and commercial organisation, to record and archive oral history in Ireland. Now it’s […]

Kyle’s Communist Podcast has moved to a new podcast feed! Check it out here: Join our Discord at kylecommunist.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kylecommunistold/support

Examining current issues through the lens of the Reformation

A podcast where two London Underground nerds draw a station out of a bag and make a show about it.

Stories of the fun, bizarre and often ridiculous, history of food. Join me as we explore The Fantastic History of Food. Contact me on foodhistorypod@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-fantastic-history-of-food–3591729/support.

Join us, Alex and Fiona, as we take a light look at London’s history in a relaxed and entertaining way. As qualified Blue Badge Tourist Guides, we share our passion for the city with you in a chatty and fun podcast, looking at the weird, wonderful and unknown in this huge, ancient place we call […]

The Troubles were a period of time in Northern Ireland which many people today do not know a lot about. In this podcast we will delve into each individual bombing and attack that happened during the 30-year period. This is a non-partisan podcast that focuses solely on the facts and the accounts of the individuals […]

Welcome to Ibizology, a podcast exploring the culture, history and arts of the Balearic island of Ibiza. I’m Will Beacham, an Ibiza-based journalist and in each episode I interview an Ibizan who is contributing in some way to life on this wonderful island. Through their words I aim to bring to life different aspects of […]

At ”Will: What Is He Good For?” We seek to explore the question of who was the Real Shakespeare – who wrote his beautiful words – because understanding who he was can unlock the key to understanding his works and words in a new way. It also can help to inform the argument – who […]

Mae hanes Cymru yn llawn pobl ryfeddol a chymeriadau mawr. Dewch ar daith hwyliog i’w cyfarfod! Pwy oedd Owain Glyndŵr a Merched Beca? Pryd cafodd glo ei ddarganfod? Pam ein bod yn siarad Cymraeg o gwbl? Llinos Mai sy’n ein tywys drwy’r cyfan. Dewch i gyfarfod y dihirod, arwyr a’r bobl gyffredin wnaeth ffurfio cenedl. […]

While all human history is the product of infinite moving parts, there always stands notable figures who reflected certain eras and whose legacies transcend generations. The greatest trailblazers from Canada and abroad were complex human beings with personal understandings of the world as they knew it. Other icons were also fictional characters that resonated with […]

A fortnightly podcast chronicling the amazing story of the now ex-country of Yugoslavia -its formation, heights, and collapse.

A podcast dedicated to showcasing all manner of talented women throughout history. In each episode, hosts Ciarra and Jillian will use their professional expertise and impeccable comedic timing to take listeners on a contemporary, humorous retelling of one amazing woman’s story. “Women Did That” is sure to entertain and inspire people from all walks of […]

An affectionate meandering through the things that make England the way she is – from HP Sauce to the Allottment, Aethelstan to the politics of Queuing. With Luke Baxter, Roifield Brown, David Crowther and Fiona Powell trying to make some sense of it all, though rarely succeeding it might be said. And when you’ve listened, […]

A podcast exploring the rich variety of stories around London’s Royal Parks, including nature and wildlife, history and wellbeing, featuring Royal Parks staff and expert guests.

Shrapnel is the podcast that looks at pieces of the past in Northern Ireland. Hosted by Sam McIlwaine and Gareth Mulvenna, we aim to bring you the voices and conversations that aren’t given a platform by the mainstream media.