Discover the best
history podcasts
History is full of stories that sound too wild to be true. These podcasts bring them to life with deep research and storytelling that keeps you listening for hours.
All history podcasts
American Scandal
Wondery · Weekly
Wondery dramatizes the biggest scandals in American history.
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History
Dan Carlin · Monthly
Dan Carlin delivers epic, deeply researched explorations of history's most dramatic events.
Dark History
Bailey Sarian · Weekly
Bailey Sarian dives into the dark, strange, and overlooked chapters of history.
Grim & Mild Presents
Grim & Mild · Weekly
Exploring the darker side of history, folklore, and the macabre.
Into the Depths
iHeart · Weekly
Deep historical mysteries with immersive storytelling.
Real Dictators
Noiser · Weekly
True stories of history's most notorious dictators and their regimes.
Revolutions
Mike Duncan · Weekly
Mike Duncan chronicles the great political revolutions that shaped the modern world.
The MLK Tapes
iHeart · Weekly
FBI surveillance tapes reveal hidden truths about Martin Luther King Jr.
Throughline
NPR · Weekly
NPR traces the history behind today's biggest stories.
You're Wrong About
Sarah Marshall · Weekly
Sarah Marshall re-examines misunderstood people and events with empathy.
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We have reviewed and ranked 10 of the best history podcasts on this page. Every show has been personally listened to and evaluated by our team. You can sort by rating, browse Navid's picks, or search for a specific show.
A history podcast is a show that focuses on history topics and is available on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. The best history podcasts feature expert hosts who share insights, interviews, and actionable advice.
Our team at <a href="/" class="body-link">Creator School AI</a> reviews each podcast based on content quality, host expertise, production value, and listener reviews. We only include shows that we genuinely recommend.
Yes. Every podcast on this list is free to listen to on major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Some shows may offer premium content or bonus episodes through paid subscriptions, but the core episodes are always free.
We update this list regularly as we discover new shows and remove ones that are no longer active. Check out our full <a href="/best-podcasts" class="body-link">best podcasts</a> page for even more recommendations across all categories.