Military History Podcasts

If you love history, this is the podcast for you! Stories of forgotten history, presented by Josh Geiger with Lance Geiger, The History Guy, from the hit YouTube channel The History Guy: History Deserves to be Remembered. Visit the channel here: www.youtube.com/TheHistoryGuyChannel We believe that history does not have to be boring. At its heart, […]

These podcast episodes are a collection of historical characters that history has either forgotten or recorded very little of their incredible lives. Some of these people I had a connection with through my family; others have simply made an impression on me. All of these people led fascinating lives and if you are a “history […]

Juno Beach and Beyond is Canada’s first Second World War podcast. Discover Canadian stories from the war that changed the world.

An in-depth thematic discussion of George R.R. Martin’s epic fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, the basis for HBO’s Game of Thrones, featuring Sean T. Collins and Stefan Sasse. Warning: Westerosi wonkery ahead.

KennanX is a podcast about our never-ending effort to understand Russia and the region. Hosted by Jill Dougherty.

Trenton Waves is the Official un-official podcast of the City of Trenton! There’s so many things about the capital city of New Jersey that people have NO idea about! This podcast not only puts those things center-stage but also introduces the listener to a treasure trove of information about this incredible place. There’s so much […]

Classic Influence explores the timeless lessons learned from the icons of influence, the legends of leadership, power, and sway. Listen in as your host—the Harvard and Columbia trained researcher, author, and speaker, Dr. Johnny Welch, M.B.A.—reveals the timeless wisdom and insights, unveils the hidden blueprints, and unlocks the key secrets of the legends and heroes […]

A Podcast all about the second world war hosted by Stephen Bedard.

A podcast about American Empire.

Learn the lessons of military history by looking at the great battles through the lens of the Principles of War. Part of the enduring nature of war, all good Generals follow the 10 Principles of War. The great Generals of history have the ability to know which of the principles are most important at the […]

Welcome to the War Studies podcast. We bring you world-leading research from the School of Security Studies at King’s College London, the largest community of scholars in the world dedicated to the study of all aspects of security, defence and international relations. We aim to explore the complex realm of conflict and uncover the challenges […]

The rise of Western Civilization through its political and military conflicts. Sarcasm throughout but still as grounded to reality as possible, there’s no reason this can’t be fun. Multiple episodes on a specific time period or leader with a different metal intro for every episode

Welcome to the “Have You Met Humans?” Podcast! A podcast where we talk all about human history! The people, the events, and the things that we as humans do, have done or are doing. It is about the history of some of the worst parts of our human nature, and this podcast strives to remember […]

If you were alive from 1945 – 1990, the Cold War was an ever-present reality. We grew up being told that the world could end any minute – and you probably wouldn’t know it was coming until it hit. On this series we’re going DEEP on the Cold War – why it happened, how it […]

Welcome to the Museum of Femininity, a laid back podcast exploring different aspects of female history and the representation of women in art and material culture My name is Charlotte Appleyard, a graduate with an MA in Art History and Archaeology of East Asia and museum professional. I have a love of Symbolism, Edo period […]

A podcast for the casual fan of history. The Wikipedia reader. The kids who grew up with a dad who watched the same 10 hours of World War II specials on The History Channel. Join Dan Regester, Rob Fox, and a weekly guest as they tastefully insert themselves into the past. The only thing we […]

Vietnam is now part of History. This podcast brings to life the actual experiences of United States Marine Corps tank crewmen who spent a “lifetime” in Vietnam. It seeks to show the significance of our own contributions and those of all Marine tank crewmen to the war effort we now call The Vietnam War.

A weekly podcast on the Korean War

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Life on the Line tracks down Australian military veterans and records their stories.

All things nukes and the threats they pose to humanity.

A recap of the events that shape our world. This Day In History.

The story of the atomic bomb. Told through the scientists and spies who changed history. Season 1 follows the scientist who discovers the destructive possibilities of harnessing nuclear power. It leads to the race to beat the Nazis to the first atomic bomb. Season 2 tells of a brilliant scientist who lives a double life, […]

‘The Voices Of War’ is guided by a simple vision—to scratch below the simple narratives of war. To do this, I speak with refugees, soldiers, negotiators, academics, development workers, and anyone else whose life has been shaped by war, be they a survivor, a perpetrator, a mediator, a student, or a healer of it. Ultimately, […]

For diggers and collectors of history. An hour long program every Monday Night at 9:00 PM eastern standard time. Join your hosts Butch Holcombe, Jeff Lubbert and Loy Milam as they explore the past. Learn more about Metal Detecting, Treasure hunting in all it’s forms, and the preservation of history. Learn from our callers, and […]

The Battle of Gettysburg Podcast is the premier podcast on the Gettysburg Campaign. Hosted by historians and Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guides Jim Hessler and Eric Lindblade, each episode focuses on a particular aspect of the 1863 battle and campaign with expert analysis that will leave listeners educated and entertained. Eric and Jim do not just […]

In this 3D audio series, ex-British Paratrooper and history fanatic Bruce Crompton narrates incredible tales of bravery from conflicts throughout the ages to support military institutions. All around the world military museums are in danger of closing and smaller, veterans charities desperately need more support. If we allow them to perish, the history contained within […]

Scholars and witnesses present evidence documenting the mass atrocities that took place from 1933 through to the end of World War II in 1945, giving voice to the memories of the 6 million Jews and 5 million other victims who were murdered throughout Nazi Germany and German-occupied territories under the command of Adolf Hitler.

D Day, traitors and evacuees

The Ellison Center for Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies at the University of Washington promotes in-depth interdisciplinary study of all major post-communist subregions – Eastern and Central Europe, the Baltic region, the Caucasus and Central Asia, and Russia – in order to understand the legacies of the imperial and communist past as well […]

The History Respawned Podcast is a podcast where professional historians consider historical video games and games culture. The podcast includes audio versions of History Respawned’s YouTube interviews with scholars. In addition, the podcast includes discussion episodes featuring series creator Bob Whitaker and Associate Editor John Harney talking about the general links between historical study and […]

A podcast on European conflicts from the perspective of each side to provide an alternative to the traditional national narratives. Going chronologically from the Ancient Greeks onwards I will describe to some extent how each battle was won or lost by particular decisions, tactics, technology or fortune. But the aim of each main narrative will […]

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

An educational history on World War’s 1 and 2 hosted by Jackson Lewin

Join us every Tuesday as we read Elisabeth Hartsell’s diaries spanning from 1931-1942. She will come of age in the midst of the Great Depression and see the start of World War 2. In the meantime she will live the life of a young girl, meeting friends and finding true love. Get bonus content on […]

Get your kid away from screens for a fun fifteen-minutes, answering the big questions in history! Fun for parents too! Subscribe for free on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube and wherever else you get podcasts! Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and our webpage. Graphics by Molly Austin of mollyavalon.com Instrumental music by Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com

I drove tanks, flew Kiowa Warriors and Apaches in combat, now I fly airliners and, on occasion, talk to some interesting people who did some interesting things.

Stories, debates, interviews, and memories. Fire, fury, scandal, and legend. Naval Academy students and faculty explore all things in the past, under the sun, and over the horizon.

A podcast about the dangers we face from nuclear weapons, and the stories of those who are fighting to protect us.

The War Daddy Podcast : A Deep Dive into the Dark Heart of War and Military History, told through a Storyteller’s lens. Season 1 traces the ancient roots of Japanese Ritual Suicide from Seppuku and HaraKiri to the Kamikaze Pilots of WW2 – All culminating in the one and only Suicide SuperBattleship Yamato’s epically doomed […]

Hosts Jonathan & Kiley talk about the history of the upcoming week, but a long time ago (and sometimes not so long ago). Occasionally, they even know what they are talking about! Join them in exploring topics like Space Monkeys, Teleportation, Viking Battles, Death Poems, and more! (Produced by Halfwit Podcasts)

From Napoleonic battles to Cold War confrontations, the Normandy landings to 9/11, this podcast opens up fascinating new perspectives on how wars have shaped and changed our modern world. Each week, twice a week, war historian, writer, and broadcaster, James Rogers, teams up with fellow historians, veterans, and experts to reveal astonishing new histories of […]

Bromances of History tells the stories of genuine friends who changed the world. Through the lives of statesmen, scientists, military leaders, and titans of business we examine that vital element of the good life: friendship.

Germany has been a major player in the last 100 years for the world and is well known for its role in World War 2 and creating the world we know today. But how much do you know about the Germany before? Or about the Germany after? Did you know that the German tribes conquered […]

True accounts of the First World War / The Great War / WWI as told by the soldiers themselves!

A podcast from The National WWII Museum analyzing how World War II has been depicted on film.

Season 3 As the international situation deteriorates, FDR faces multiple challenges: readying the country for war across two oceans, facing down the threats from Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan, and attempting to rally political support at home. Americans are not convinced of the foreign threat. Many are still isolationists, seeking to let the world solve […]

Explore the interface between history, archeology and ancient DNA. The Time Traveler’s Suitcase is a weekly podcast from DNA Consultants. The show is hosted by talk radio professional Pete Ferrand. Most of the episodes include an audiobook excerpt from the publications of Donald N. Yates, a DNA investigator and historian whose works include Old Souls […]

This is the official report, published nearly 11 months after the first and only atomic bombings in history (to date), of a group of military physicians and engineers who accompanied the initial contingent of U.S. soldiers into the destroyed cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The report presents a clinical description of the devastation, loss of […]

Military news and defence podcast hosted by @DefenceGeek, @Osinttechnical, @AnAustinThing2 and @geoallison in collaboration with the UK Defence Journal. www.theosintbunker.org

A documentary series using firsthand testimony to uncover the story of the Kindertransport – the rescue of 10,000 Jewish children from Germany and Austria in 1938-39.

Significant international thinkers deliver the BBC’s flagship annual lecture series

Can you survive an atom bomb blast? What if you could read your own obituary? How did manure change the course of the civil war? Why are the bananas we eat all clones – and for that matter what is a Banana Republic? How much salt are you worth? This podcast will cover those and […]

Military History Lectures and Events held at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center, brought to you in podcast form. Our lecturers are scholars, soldiers, and authors who are speaking to a U.S. Army audience about military history and the history of war.

Tales of Honor Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast where the true stories of every recipient of the Medal of Honor are told. There are over 3,500 recipients and you may know a few of the names but there are many that you do not know, and you should! The episodes are available to you every […]

These eighteen stories were published in 1915, in the midst of World War I. “Published For The Times’ Fund For The Sick And Wounded” – Summary by Book’s title page and david wales

World War One is the watershed moment in modern history. The Western World before it was one of aristocrats, empires, colonies, and optimism for a future of unending progress. After four years of hellish trench warfare, shell fire, 10 million combat deaths, and another 10 million civilian deaths, the world that emerged in 1918 was […]

A series of podcasts from Oxford University’s ‘Their Finest Hour’ project. Led by the Faculty of English, this project aims to collect stories, objects, and memories around British involvement in the Second World War using Oxford’s Community Collection Model (OCCM). The podcasts will cover what the project is about, how it works, what it is […]

Lewis H. Lapham, the founder and editor of Lapham’s Quarterly, interviews authors of new books of history. New episodes are released biweekly. laphamsquarterly.org.

Chris and Jody are Air Force vets who enjoy military history and folklore. This is their podcast. They tell stories. They digress. A lot.