Modern History Podcasts

From Billy the Kid to the Kray twins. The Peaky Blinders to Anne Bonny. Real Outlaws is the show that follows in the footsteps of history’s most notorious criminals. Be they charismatic antiheroes or bloodthirsty villains, their names and exploits live on in the popular imagination. But what are the true stories behind the myths? […]

Coming to you from The History Lab, also known as Room 12, we bring you student-created History Pods.

The Origin of Things or TOOT for short is a podcast hosted by Deepak Gopalakrishnan AKA Chuck. You might have heard him on another IVM show called ‘Simblified’, but on the much shorter and crisper TOOT he focuses on the origin story of various things. For starters, we’re going to be looking at the origin […]

The Titanic. The Donner Party. New Coke. Throughout time and history, bad decisions and terrible planning have plagued our planet. Join hosts Bradley Miller and Hank Farr as they dive into a new historically bad idea every week. From terrible leadership decisions to PR disasters, they’ll cover it all- and maybe even do some research […]

Want to take control of the future? In each episode of this podcast, Entrepreneur magazine editor in chief Jason Feifer takes something that seems concerning or confusing today, and then learns its surprising history, what important things we’re missing, and the solutions that can make us smarter and better. (The show was previously called Pessimists […]

Welcome to History Lessons for Misanthropes, with Dr. Mildred Strange and her buddy Lou. We talk about uncomfortable, weird, and tragic history, dispelling myths and unpacking truths.

A Comedy History Podcast featuring two women telling the stories of two great Women throughout history each week. Highlighting one famous and one infamous women and their impact on the world.

Come join me, Sarah, and a selected friend to talk about art history – All the things you may not know about your favorite artists and works delivered in a non-conventional way!

History consists of heroes and villains (and, I suppose everything in between)… but it’s usually the villains who are the most interesting: Their flaws, their quirks, the voids in their hearts that force them to do the unthinkable. These are the characters that fascinate us, that pull us in, that compel us to watch and […]

I tell the stories of the women you don’t learn about in class. Have you ever wondered who else changed the world? Who else did great things? Listen to my podcast to find out more about those women that people don’t always think about.

Alexander gives you updates on news and events taking place or maybe even news of the past. From short little tid bits of info to longer form episodes Stick around and see what I think should be known.

This podcast discusses various significant events or landmarks from the past and present that have proved to be turning points of some kind. These events are deconstructed and analyzed further so that a value or lesson can be derived from each episode. If you wish to discuss something, feel free to drop an email at […]

A First-Person Podcast with 100-year-old guests. It’s a sit-down with history. The conversation many never get to have…until now. Hosts: Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh. Visit us at BeforeYouGo.TV.

Podcast all about today. We take the day and look to the past to see what makes today unique and examine how we got to now.

90 Second Narratives is a podcast featuring engaging true stories told by trained historians. Each episode includes a short story interwoven with expert analysis of the story’s historical significance. The concise length and storytelling format of the episodes make history accessible, dynamic, and entertaining. The subjects of the stories are diverse—spanning the globe and ranging […]

Hidden History is a bi-weekly podcast by Ellis Tucci that covers the unknown, and often intentionally hidden, parts of our history. Whether it’s on the CIA’s secret armies, the Lavender Scare, or the end of history itself, Hidden History has you covered. Follow Hidden History on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HiddnHistoryPod or support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hiddenhistorypod

A world history podcast run by Graduate Students at the History Department at Northeastern University, in Boston, USA.

Do you teach about global cultures or world events in your classroom? If so, this podcast for you! What Teachers Need to Know offers vital insight for understanding current events, history, global cultures, and social issues, so that you can facilitate deeper learning about a particular region with your students. Meet subject-matter experts and explore […]

In Season 5 of Stroke of Genius®, brought to you by IPO Education Foundation , we’ll explore some of the common myths and misconceptions surrounding intellectual property (IP) protection. We’ll also provide a greater understanding of the impact of IP to under-served communities. With help from entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, technologists, lawyers, and other industry leaders, […]

Each week, Drew Archives in 10 highlights items from the collections of the United Methodist Archives and History Center at Drew University. It is hosted by Candace Reilly (Manager of Special Collections) and Andrew Salvati (Adjunct Professor of Media and Communications). Original Theme music by Trevor Weston and cover artwork by Elizabeth Schafer.

Welcome to Back to the Past: The Alternate History Podcast. This Podcast takes a look at several important events scattered throughout the course of our history and discuss “What If” it would’ve happened differently. In our discussion of how this altered event would not only change future events, but also how it would effect geopolitics, […]

What if the parts of our lives we’ve accepted as normal were totally different? What if dogs had never been domesticated? Or humans had no sense of flavor…what would’ve happened to the spice trade? And how would that have shaped the future of the world? Join CNN’s Chris Cillizza as he speaks with journalists, experts […]

They’re natural-born leaders with a never-ending thirst for power. Through force and deceit, they rise through the ranks toward radicalism — eliminating anyone who stands in their way. Delve into the minds and motives behind the world’s most infamous leaders. Dictators is a Spotify Original from Parcast.

The Movements is a podcast history of the working class, anti-fascists, revolutionaries, women, people of color, and liberation movements. My history shows are narrative driven and audiobook style, with a focus on historical analysis from a Marxist perspective. History Eps = Scripted Drama, Scholarly AnalysisStallin’ For Time Shows = Opinion, Cuss WordsSupport the show by […]

Here are some podcasts that I made for my art history classes.

Behind the warming glow is an industry rife with scandal, tragedy, and controversy. Dark Tube examines the darker side of the television industry… and the often horrible circumstances that went into creating your favorite shows.

~life is short, art is long~ Corrie, Nat, Ginny, & Jen discuss all things visual culture *Regular episodes: hanging out, talking about art – kind of like a college seminar and house party combined. *Art History Babe Briefs (Art History BBs) : quick art history facts minus the expletives. *Hot Takes: The Babes mix it […]

This is the story of a single mother who went from ordinary housewife in 1925 to one of the UK’s most beloved comedians. And she has been forgotten by history. As told by her (great-great) nephew, this five-part podcast looks at Mabel Constanduros ‘s extraordinary journey to becoming a trailblazing creative force in British entertainment […]

An automated daily podcast that covers an event from today in history.

A sideways and sometimes quite rude look at the most notorious people in history. From mad Emperors to deranged tyrants to evil villains, brigands, pirates, badass explorers, heroes, athletes, pioneers, brave warriors, and people who share an utter ruthlessness that makes them unique. Join us on our rummage through history! https://plus.acast.com/s/historys-most-notorious. ————————————————————— Hosted on Acast. […]

Join Robin and friends as an old grandfather clock’s magical power whisks them back in time to meet fascinating figures from history at inspiring moments in their history-making lives. Your own imagination will transport you and make you feel like you are there, in the moment.

Kid History is a podcast series that teaches children about the world! Join author Logan Stover as he teaches kids about the history of famous places. Each episode is educational, and perfect for learning about one’s heritage! Every podcast available as a kid’s book on Amazon! “Logan Stover is one of the best young upcoming […]

Discoveryland is a Disneyland history podcast that analyzes the vibrant history of Walt Disney’s original Magic Kingdom. Each episode examines a different aspect of Disneyland, including its past attractions, shows, shops, restaurants, and promotions. Victoria is your guide on these adventures through yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy.

New York Times best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell (The Tipping Point, Outliers) talks with Virginia Heffernan about Revisionist History. Produced by Panoply, the podcast network from Slate, the 10-episode narrative podcast series explores events in the past that have been overlooked or misunderstood.

How are the things we’re talking about being talked about somewhere else in the world? Gregory Warner tells stories that follow familiar conversations into unfamiliar territory. At a time when the world seems small but it’s as hard as ever to escape our echo chambers, Rough Translation takes you places. A hyperlocal news site in […]

One day, Paul Bates found a book in an alley. It wasn’t a magical book, but it was very old – 132 years old, to be exact. It’s called The Pictorial Treasury of Famous Men and Famous Deeds: its cover is beautiful, its language is flowery, and its tone is problematic. It’s also full of […]

One From the Vaults, a trans history podcast by Morgan M Page. We bring you all the dirt, gossip, and glamour from trans history!

Frisky History is a feminist podcast that explores the humorous, bizarre, and sometimes horrifying side of reproductive history. Hosted by: Lacey Gonzalez & Robyn Schmitz

Host Moxie LaBouche brings you a weekly half-hour of things you didn’t know, things you thought you knew, and things you never knew you never knew. Topics range from the history of nursing to the Balinese funeral rite David Bowie requested, from the origin of the Vulcan salute to the theft of Canada’s strategic maple […]

Three Irish Cajun Millennial cousins dive headfirst down the rabbit trail to uncover the history behind common superstitions Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/salt-over-your-shoulder/support

Branches of Time is a curious podcast for curious minds. Kids and parents can enjoy learning about history together with fun stories, interesting facts, and a look at how the past brought us to where we are.

Welcome to Socially Awkward History from History Hustle! This is the podcast that puts the awks into Anglo-Saxon and the cringe into cavalier! Every episode, founder of History Hustle Joe Gillard, is armed with some ‘socially awkward facts’ to dissect and discuss with a comedian guest and see whether they still ring true in modern […]

Welcome to the Travelling Sisterhood of Art Historians podcast. We are Maddy, Freya, Caroline and Serena: four art historians who, each week, will be chatting to an expert about visual and material culture in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Join us on an art historical journey as we think about how images and objects shaped […]

New and compelling stories from Australia and around the world, told by some of our most popular and trusted historians. Step inside a time machine for an immersive journey through history, where stories of people, places and events bring the past vividly into our present world. Were you at the Wanda gig in 1982? It’s […]

Join self-certified, award-pining histographer Scott Pinkmountain each week as he spelunks the annals of history from before the Big Bang right up until this very moment right now, heroically embodying the philosophic truism: Comedy + Tragedy = Time. Broadcasting live from the historic Capital Defunct Breakfast Soda Building in Hollywood, CA (not to be confused […]

This is a podcast devoted to learning about the field of history.

Place and time is a podcast about how positioning, navigation and timing technologies have shaped the world you live in, why they are existentially important to protect, and what the future might look like.

Whoever said history repeats itself sure had a point, and that’s what we are investigating in this youthful history podcast. While studying and learning alongside our community, we put together episodes detailing various topics from across time and attempt to make connections with our modern day. We plunge into the theories, ideas, and events that […]

Exploring various topics of history and government with a feeble attempt at humor. Don’t worry I lack the storytelling ability of a Dan Carlin, the commitment to a fast pace and consistent release schedule of a Mike Duncan. Nor do I have the calm and reassuring voice of a Robin Pierson. What I do have […]

History allows us to collectively better understand what forces shape our world, whilst remembering that individually we are all capable of changing the future. The best stories are true. Our mission is to share these amazing historical stories with you so that together with these lessons, we can make our future a better, brighter place. […]

Top Historians Tell You the 5 Essential Facts You Should Know…in 5 Minutes.

An oral history of Richmond radio, as told by the people who were there.

We live in a complex world where we are surrounded by things and gadgets that make our life, well, let’s say easy. But in this busy schedule, when we take most of things for granted, we hardly pause for a second to think about how this thing came into being and who the brains behind […]

A comedy history podcast looking at the forgotten side of the past. The jokes are silly, the accents are terrible, and the history will amaze you. Every Wednesday, join two history buffs for a sweary, laugh-filled hour of (slightly) educational fun.

Join Jamie and Ryan with a range of guests as they react to the ‘History Half-Hour with Ryan & Jamie’. This is the uncut and uncensored aftershow that probably contains foul language and adult themes, because we can.

Have you ever Googled something mundane right before going to sleep thinking that you’ll get cut and dry information only to find yourself in a Wikipedia rabbit hole 5 hours later? Now, you don’t have to feel alone in that venture! Join Noah and Rona as they delve into the surprisingly intriguing and sometimes hilarious […]

Look Both Ways is a podcast about the unsung failures of the past and the unsolved challenges of the present. Stories are told. Experimentation is celebrated. Streets are safely crossed en route to new perspectives on what it means to get things wrong.

Sienna and Savannah learn one new thing a week!

TARIK is an Ethiopian history podcast which strives to educate Ethiopians & non-Ethiopians alike in the rich, diverse, and ancient history of Ethiopia. Referencing historical and academic sources, we intend to present factual discussions about significant events, great figures, culture, linguistics, religions & much more. Our goal is to educate the next generation to take […]

Take everything you thought you knew about women in history and throw it out the window. Laine and Leigh are about to take you on a wild ride that will shed some light on a few of those bad ass babes you thought you knew. With a sprinkle of banter a splash of sass, buckle […]