History Science Podcasts

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Skeptoid

977 episodes - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2.6K ratings
The true science behind our most popular urban legends. Historical mysteries, paranormal claims, popular science myths, aliens and UFO reports, conspiracy theories, and worthless alternativ...
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Origin Stories

83 episodes - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 403 ratings
Explore human evolution one story at a time. This award-winning show blends storytelling with science that will change your understanding of who we are.
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Tesla: The Life and Times Podcast

40 episodes - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
Discover the man behind the myth. The definitive podcast biography of inventor Nikola Tesla--his fascinating real life, inventions, and legacy.
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ArchaeoEd Podcast

45 episodes - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 169 ratings
Get ready to embark on a time-traveling adventure with the legendary archaeologist, Dr. Ed Barnhart! Let's unearth the stories of the awe-inspiring civilizations of the Americas. These are the tal...
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My Dark Path

77 episodes - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 126 ratings
My Dark Path explores the fringes of history, science, and the paranormal. In every episode, creator and host MF Thomas illuminates a topic taken from the dark corners of our world. Combining his...
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Backstory with Larry Potash

89 episodes - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 118 ratings
Explore the BACKSTORY behind some of the most intriguing tales in history, culture, religion and science from Chicago and beyond. 
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Distillations | Science History Institute

341 episodes - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 80 ratings
Each episode of Distillations podcast takes a deep-dive into a moment of science-related history in order to shed light on the present.
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Science History Podcast

75 episodes - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 77 ratings
Monthly interviews on important moments in the history of science.
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Math Science History with Gabrielle Birchak

187 episodes - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 49 ratings
Math! Science! History! is a podcast about the history of people, theories, and discoveries that have moved our scientific progress forward and spurred us on to unimaginable discoveries. Join Gabri...
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Marine Mammal Science

243 episodes - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratings
Marine Mammal Science is a podcast covering some of the latest scientific research on marine mammals – whales and dolphins, polar bears, seals and sea lions, manatees and dugongs, and sea otters. T...
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Northwest Nature Matters

69 episodes - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
What does on-the-ground conservation look like and who makes it happen? Hosted by wildlife biologist Monty Gregg, this podcast connects you with wildlife and habitat experts through long-form discu...
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Extinction Event

68 episodes - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
A comedy podcast about extinct stuff. Join Melissa & Jack as they attempt to uncover the natural histories of bygone creatures and other things.
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Taboo Science

48 episodes - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
Taboo Science is a podcast that answers the questions you're not allowed to ask. It's hosted by Ashley Hamer, a science writer and podcaster. Every episode dives into a different societal taboo to ...
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Plastic Plesiosaur Podcast

45 episodes - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
A Podcast about the natural world, things that people claim are part of the natural world, and things that used to be. With Trey the Explainer, and Miles Greb.
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Naturalistics

37 episodes - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
Naturalistics is a discussion based podcast dedicated to helping you to become a better naturalist. We base our process around the Naturalistics 'triforce' which contains the three ingredients of t...
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What's Good Denver

174 episodes - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
"What's Good Denver" is a culture and events discovery show about Denver, Colorado. Each week we explore the best of what the Mile High City has to offer, from new restaurants and bars to live mu...
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Strangeology Podcast: Exploring the World of Weird

77 episodes - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Welcome to the Strangeology Podcast! I’m your host Jeff Foran. From Cryptozoology, UFOlogy and the paranormal – to legends, forbidden history and more. Listen in and explore the world of the strang...
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Talking Heads - a Gardening Podcast

279 episodes - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Follow head gardeners Saul Walker and Lucy Chamberlain as they reveal exactly what it’s like to be professional horticulturists leading busy teams on large, private estates. Lucy and Saul have a de...
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Sapphire Planet

476 episodes - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★ - 20 ratings
Sapphire Planet is a meditative scientific journey through the universe, narrated by Jim J. Norris. It combines smooth, relaxing music with a lecture on a different scientific topic each week. For ...
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Don't Look Now

275 episodes - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
What could an Engineer and an Archaeologist have to talk about? Listen to us discuss history, mysteries, science, culture and art. The world is vast and episode by episode we learn about the way t...
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Paleo Bites

310 episodes - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Welcome to Paleo Bites, the weekly podcast hosted by Matthew Donald where we make dumb jokes, reference pop culture, derail like crazy, and oh yeah, discuss and rate dinosaurs and other prehistoric...
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Korea Deconstructed

75 episodes - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Korea Deconstructed is a show that talks to Korean people about Korean issues. It seeks that which is real, authentic, and experienced, often taking place beyond the reach of headline news and geop...
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63 Degrees North

22 episodes - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
We bring you surprising stories of science, history and innovation from 63 Degrees North, the home of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Listen as we explore the mysteries of the p...
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Human Centered

87 episodes - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★ - 9 ratings
Conversations about projects and research undertaken by scholars & affiliates of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (CASBS) at Stanford University; interviews with renowned fe...
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Brains Matter

66 episodes - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
The Podcast on Science, Curiosities, and General Knowledge. Brains Really Do Matter!
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Medicalization

13 episodes - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Medicalization is a non-fiction podcast mini-series that bridges the gap between history and science. The podcast's mission is to tell the most fascinating and peculiar stories in medicine while e...
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Smith and Marx Walk into a Bar: A History of Economics Podcast

77 episodes - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Smith and Marx Walk into a Bar is hosted by historians of economic thought Jennifer Jhun, François Allisson, and Çınla Akdere. Each month, the hosts discuss themes related to economics, its history...
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Universe University

45 episodes - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Universe University takes listeners on a cosmic adventure through outer space: from the history of human spaceflight and astronomy to the cutting edge theoretical physics. It is an entertaining and...
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Vibe Radio Network

784 episodes - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratings
Listen every day of the week. The Vibe radio network is home to some talented hosts with awesome shows with a wide range of topics. Monday Nights: 10-11 pm The Freakin Awesome Paranormal Show with ...
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Casenotes

255 episodes - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
This fortnightly podcast from the Physicians' Gallery at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh presents stories from medicine, past and present