Education History Podcasts

Our Fake History

152 episodes - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2.3K ratings
A podcast about myths we think are history and history that might be hidden in myths! Awesome stories that really (maybe) happened!

HANDS AND DAYLIGHT

101 episodes - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 724 ratings
America was forged. From nothing came everything we believe in. But the America our grandparents once knew is not the America we now know. Pete Roberts explores how our ancestors used their minds, ...

How It Began: A History of the Modern World

22 episodes - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 468 ratings
A thrilling podcast about the History of the Modern World. Humanity has been hard at work for centuries to empower itself with better tools and insights, from science and surgery to electricity an...

SAPIENS: A Podcast for Everything Human

34 episodes - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 179 ratings
What makes you … you? Is it your DNA, culture, environment? SAPIENS hosts Jen Shannon, Esteban Gómez, and SAPIENS.org Editor-in-Chief Chip Colwell speak with anthropologists from around the globe t...

History of Aotearoa New Zealand Podcast

72 episodes - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 68 ratings
In this “unashamedly homegrown” podcast we tell the story of our islands from the time before people arrived all the way up to the year 2000.

Bad Bridget

7 episodes - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
The new podcast from Queen's University Belfast & Ulster University, telling the untold stories of generations of Irish women who saw their American Dream become a nightmare. See acast.com/privac...

Conflicted: A History Podcast

43 episodes - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
Untangling history’s greatest controversies. Every month, we take a hard look at the historical conflicts that raise difficult questions, stoke controversy, and send our moral compasses spinning.

Folklore on the Rocks

79 episodes - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
Entertaining, booze fueled, informative podcast about lesser known monsters, cryptids, creatures, and general folklore from around the world. Pour a drink and join us!

History Blitz

29 episodes - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
We are two guys who want to learn some stuff! Join us, Mike and Dylan, as we find out about weird things in history. It could be a specific person, event, or even a trend! Dylan will research a top...

Podcast on Germany

84 episodes - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
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 b...

Now In Color

33 episodes - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
Now In Color is a weekly podcast that brings those who have been erased in history back to the forefront.

Imagining Latinidades

21 episodes - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
Three Latina/o professors discuss topics and interview guests central to Latina/Latino/Latinx Studies today.

HistoryBoiz

59 episodes - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Meet Chris, Tyler, Zach, and Jerry. They are the HistoryBoiz. They’re going to tell you about historical figures and events and make you laugh at the same time. Drink a cheap beer, and get some his...

Mirror and a Flashlight

9 episodes - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
What can we learn from the Feminist Health Movement? What does radical care and education sound like now? Mirror and a Flashlight explores the history, stories, and practices of Chicago Women’s H...

Sheroes

42 episodes - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
Podcast hosts Dana and Lauren tell stories of less familiar women of history who have done some amazing feats.

CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast

101 episodes - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
CNA Talks covers the topics of today from foreign policy and defense to policing, education and more. Each episode features a discussion on current affairs led by our in-house experts. CNA is a non...

Bag of Bones

43 episodes - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
If you love history but want to follow the un-beaten path, then this podcast is for you. My name is Elizabeth Bourgeret and I love to learn about the untold stories of American history. The one's t...

Our Daily History

150 episodes - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
Will is diving into the history books to learn more about our past. This is not your typical history podcast. Will is unpredictable at every corner. He loves to make you laugh and also teaches ever...

Distraction!

27 episodes - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
An improv comedy podcast where your host, Will, attempts to teach you all about the real history and details behind some simple every day overlooked thing we all use, but not without being constant...

From Boomers to Millennials: A Modern US History Podcast

27 episodes - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
A modern U.S. history podcast about the events that spanned the Baby Boomer generation’s lifespan & that are still relevant to people today, especially to Millennials. Unlike some history podcasts,...

Pay Attention To This

32 episodes - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★ - 13 ratings
Two young adults, Emily and Sydney, trying to learn how the world works by relating history to current events in an entertaining and humorous way.

Pilgrim's Digress

43 episodes - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
From Bangor to Boston. Montpelier to Hartford, Providence to Manchester. What is New England Culture today? An American by birth, Southerner by blood, New Englander by choice. This is a Podcast abo...

Historically Speaking Podcast

25 episodes - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
People, their stories and events that shaped the world, that’s what makes history fascinating. Join married hosts Rebecca Robbins (a Broadway actress) and Kim Kimmel (her college history professor)...

Aussie History Podcast

131 episodes - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Australian history through the lens of migration.

Dissecting Medical History

43 episodes - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
A weekly mental vacation from life's worries by providing story-time formatted discussions on fascinating history events and biographies in a fun and critically thinking way with a nurse and someti...

Once Upon Another Time

20 episodes - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
What if Leonardo da Vinci was allergic to paint? What if the Allied plan to turn Hitler into a woman actually worked? What if senators caned each other more like they used to? We try to answer thes...

THEM'S THE RULES

55 episodes - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Life is full of rules. From our societal systems to our interpersonal relationships and everything in-between, there are many written and unwritten rules that influence our philosophies of living. ...

Halfwit History

129 episodes - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Hosts Jonathan & Kiley talk about 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 lik...

Podding Through Time

20 episodes - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
The best Historical Variety Show on the web! Get your monthly dose of historical knowledge injected directly into your brain. Join our discord: https://discord.gg/umaGAB4

Water Is For Fighting

2 episodes - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Water Is For Fighting is a five part documentary podcast series that explores the complexities around water management in the Western United States. For this season, we’re focusing on the South Pla...