European History Podcasts

A four-part podcast produced by The Open University that will feature voices beyond the political institutions, promoting a diverse and inclusive discussion about the impact of the Good Friday Agreement on different aspects of our lives. The tradition of storytelling is something which transcends identities across the island of Ireland, this podcast aims to make […]

A podcast preserving dedicated to preserving Scotland’s past, recording its present and informing our future.

Welcome to National Treasures! Tag along with comedians Laura Lexx and Will Duggan for a day out at some of nation’s finest attractions. Castles, stately homes, ruins, art galleries and museums. Listen as they stumble through muddy fields, hallowed halls and half-remembered historical facts. It’s like an audio tour… only narrated by two idiots. ————————————————————— […]

Discover the fascinating stories of the world’s most iconic figures on ‘Famous People’ podcast. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the lives and legacies of history’s greatest leaders, artists, and trailblazers. Don’t miss out on the adventure – hit play now! https://www.solgood.org – Check out our Streaming Service for our full collection of […]

Eddie Lenihan is Ireland’s most well known storyteller. He has been telling tales for over 35 years. Each month, Eddie will share Irish wisdom and stories from the past on the Tell Me A Story with Eddie Lenihan podcast. As a cultural preservationist, Eddie has amassed the largest collection of folk stories and tales in […]

🎙️ Short-form podcast exploring the origin and development of everyday items that we often overlook.

Discovering the Slavic culture is not easy. Scientific sources are scarce, and oral tradition tainted by Judaeo-Christian point of view, imposed on our ancestors with fire and sword. Written sources come from historians or travellers looking at the culture of Slavs with the eyes of a witness, not a participant and usually from the perspective […]

Hello! I’m Clara Amfo and if there’s one thing I LOVE, it’s exploring a city, especially the city I get to call home. So hello and welcome to my podcast, This City – which is all about the stories, places and people of wonderful London! Each episode, I’ll be joined by a well known friend […]

A macabre history podcast in which Jess and Philippa wax lyrical over the awful oddities of the past.

Telling the stories of rock & roll pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe, dance hall singer Dora Hand, WW1 spy Mata Hari and more, singer-songwriter Frank Turner talks to historians, poets and fellow musicians about twelve historical women who have been largely forgotten but should be celebrated. And his mum. Every Wednesday, starting on July 3rd, Frank […]

The average person today eats that which previously, the richest Emperor could never have imagined for himself. Culture, socio-economic forces, seasons, geography, and plenty more all played a part in what was accessible to those who passed their torch-lit genes to us. The exploration of these powers impact on our ancestors’ diets allows us a […]

If you want to learn about Historic Royal Palaces then this is the podcast for you! Locked up in the Tower of London Annabel’s uncle is a Beefeater, one of the special Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London! He’s always telling her about the famous prisoners the Tower of London has held over the […]

During HeatingHelp.com’s Dead Men Tales podcast, industry expert and master storyteller Dan Holohan shares the stories behind the work and fun facts you may not know about heating history.

Join me and my special guests in this new podcast series as we travel to all four corners of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland discovering entertaining stories and fascinating facts, hearing epic tales and intimate recollections, seeing where history happened, marvelling at sweeping panoramas and enjoying quiet corners, meeting friends along the way, and learning […]

A series documenting the untold dramas of 21st-century Britain.

Flagged for Content is a show all about the flags of the world. Whether they’re national flags, regional flags, or just the flag of some idea or NGO, they’ll be talked about in great length here. Casting every other week with rotating guests, we’ll do deep dives into the histories of these flags, their symbolism, […]

Once upon a time, Ireland was home to many legends of the land. Celebrating the history of this ancient isle, ŠKODA’s children’s audiobook series will tell the stories of some important female legends, so their legacies will continue to live on. ŠKODA Ireland is proud to serve the next generation of little legends on their […]

The National Archives Podcast Series will remain live, but will not be updated with new content. For new podcasts from us head over to On the Record at The National Archives.

A weekly history podcast teaching you about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.

Strange and beautiful sounds from the world of The Real Tuesday Weld and Antique Beat

An unauthorised, undercover audio tour of your local supermarket. Part of the exhibition Food for Thought – Exploring the consequences of abundance and waste, 4-7 November in Stockholm, Sweden. Voice: Anna-Maria Nabirye. Sound: Martin Clarke. Re-developed in 2021 by Artsadmin.

An investigation into the secrets, scandals, and constitutional crises of the most famous – and infamous – family in the world. From ruthless Virgin Queens to traitorous wartime Kings, from madness and revolution to forbidden sex and shocking deaths, from jealousy and rivalry to brothers and sisters torn apart, this is the real, unvarnished history […]

Little-known histories from Central & Eastern Europe that changed our world… Heard of how The Rolling Stones played for the Communist Party? The bear who fought in WWII? Or the man who single-handedly created an entire language? Each episode of our narrative podcast tells incredible stories that all have one thing in common: the Eastern […]

The Global History Podcast is an educational show designed for students, teachers, and anyone interested in the early modern world. We are dedicated to sharing histories both early modern and global, from approximately the 16th to the early 19th centuries.

Join your hosts Emily Gummere and Whitley Trusler for lots of laughs and your weekly history fix! Emily (Gummy) and Whitley (Jean) met while attending Marietta College. Over the years, they realized their mutual love for history, and here we are today with the product: Gummy & Jean’s Hysterical History.

Welcome to Duchess – the podcast where the Duchess of Rutland explores the historic homes of Great Britain, and meets the inspiring women who lead them today. Have you ever watched Bridgerton, The Crown or Downton Abbey and wondered what it’s really like to be a Duchess? If so, this is the podcast for you. […]

Want to write a thriller? Need ideas for your thriller’s plot? Hosted by the authors of action-adventure thriller novels, Kevin and Nick are no strangers to researching the arcane, mysterious, phenomenal, and fascinating realities of our world. In each episode of the Stuff That’s Real podcast, your hosts invite you to encounter unbelievable — yet […]

Everything you never even knew you wanted to know about Berlin by the author Berlin history blog, kreuzberged.com and the Berlin Companion book series.

Two history nerds take on real historical concepts and provide their own humorous, wacky telling of what happened hundreds of years ago all around the world.

This show details the life of Martin Luther, the events of the Reformation, including the inventions, events and personalities of the Reformation and the 15th and 16th centuries.

RM Anderson’s London is a podcast that presents short historical tales taken from the life of London and an original song inspired by it. All content is written, composed and performed by R.M Anderson. For more info and to view the videos -https://linktr.ee/rmandersonslondon

Comedian Shane Todd and author and director Hazel Hayes are on a mission to understand the colourful past of the island they call home. From the Bronze Age to Bono, Paganism to St. Patrick, every Tuesday they share a new tale from Ireland’s history and have plenty of craic while they’re at it. So pull […]

Suendus Zubaidi – Society Project – Mazzola AP World History

First we follow the Russian rulers from Rurik to Putin. From there, we will cover all aspects of Russian and Soviet history as well as the histories of all of the countries that were part of the USSR and the Russian Empire. Today, we start a two-part series on the Anarchist movement in Russia and […]

This history podcast tells the story of Belgium’s history, in a non-chronological order. Every two weeks, we’ll cover Belgian history and take the bits and pieces we like, to entertain and inform the listeners. Our place on the web: rhob.be

Reflections on the Divine Comedy and the philosophical foundations that Dante created for the Florentine Renaissance, through unifying the Greek and the Hebrew traditions into a comprehensive cosmology – and blending the old with the current.

For many episodes to come, we’ll be exploring the rich history of Poland. From it’s humble beginnings, we’ll follow the people of Poland as they form their own unique cultural identity, rise into a great European power, cross paths with the Mongol Horde, save Europe from an Ottoman invasion, and do their best to keep […]

Professional storyteller Amanda Kane-Smith brings the folktales of England to life. Each week after the story, Amanda interviews someone who has a connection with the story or place. Accompanied with music by folk musician Paul Sartin, all these stories are different, and will appeal to listeners young and old.

Wells were vital to our existence, important social and cultural hubs which provided fresh supplies of clean water, healing and spiritual meccas. Katch Holmes goes on a whistle-stop tour round well sites in Galloway, touching on issues of water supplies, vanished populations, healing, historical movements, mythology and folk tales. The Galloway Glens Lost Wells project […]

Welcome to W.H.S. World Civilizations and AP European History Podcast! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-bellanti/support

Where were you when 9/11 happened? When Harry married Meghan? When Margaret Thatcher resigned? The Telegraph’s journalists were right there. Each week they tell us what happened when they witnessed history. ————————————————————— Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We dive into the stories behind initiatives and projects by Ukrainians from all over the world to preserve and maintain Ukrainian culture and history. Culture is a cumulative result of contributions by its members. In addition to learning about projects our guests are working on, we also explore the importance of personal leadership and commitment […]

Vexed tells colorful stories of history, statecraft, and culture through the flags of the world. We’re interested in what flags have to say about the places they represent — and what they can tell us about ourselves. Insta: Vexedflagpodcast

This is a combined feed which includes shows from across the History Hit Network. Including: Dan Snow’s History Hit Histories of the Unexpected, Art Detective, Chalke Valley History Hit. More shows coming soon. Follow us on Twitter/Facebook: @HistoryHit In late 1914, the charismatic and brilliant explorer Ernest Shackleton led 27 men on a voyage to […]

The History of Portugal starting from early era Neanderthals to present day. Bear with me as I continue to learn how to do this. In this episode, we learn about the conflicts that took place during the Umayyad Occupation of Andalusia

‘Bloody Sunday 50 Years On, the day everything changed’ is a podcast by the Derry Journal. Editor, Brendan McDaid shares testimonies from people who attended the march and relatives of those who died on January 30th 1972. They share their memories and experiences of what happened that fateful day and the aftermath. He also takes […]

Made For Best

In each episode we talk to a different expert about one of the historical figures who appear in the Spirit of Soho mural, just off Carnaby Street.

Student driven and produced podcast for History classes at Loyola Blakefield in Towson, Maryland.

An oral history of Wales, as recorded by the Welsh Life Institute.

Every episode we explore interesting topics that impact our lives and fascinating ideas that get us thinking. Join us as we have conversations ranging from the future of education to the existence of bigfoot.

The Aberfan disaster shook the world – 116 children and 28 adults died on 21 October 1966 when a coal tip engulfed a junior school and surrounding homes. How could this happen? It’s a tale of unheeded warnings, broken promises, and a shattered community’s fight for justice. Nine part podcast series from the same stable […]

Podcast by Ryan Stackhouse and Chris Osmar

Produced by the National Trust for Scotland and written by volunteers at the Culloden Visitor Centre. You can find out more about the National Trust for Scotland’s work and how to support them at: www.nts.org.uk

This podcast is one part history and one part spooky. Cohost Clark Canez and Jen Curcio explore the history and ghost stories inside a variety of buildings and often find that history is scarier than any haunting.

Unreal is a podcast about Irish history, stories, folklore and tradition. Each episode searches for the origins of some of Ireland’s most famous myths and folklore, and takes a fresh look at exciting legends and history which have become almost forgotten in centuries past. ————————————————————— Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

History is always in the making, and Oxford Road is always making history. Take an audio tour with us and discover the many stories being told by the Oxford Road community 30 years from now.

French history is wacky, wonderful – and seriously weird. If the only thing you know about French history is that you hated reading A Tale of Two Cities in high school, pour yourself a glass of pinot noir and get ready for a wild ride. Learn about the time France ran out of cows – […]

Podcast by Luso Land Legacies Research Group

This podcast offers numerous certain insightful views of the making of the EU and the challenges Europe confronted during this period of three decades. Through events such as the post-communist transition, the violent collapse of Yugoslavia in the early 1990s, or the creation of the single market in Maastricht, to the economic and financial crises […]