Top History Episodes
With more than 30 million podcast episodes littering the internet, how will you ever find the perfect episode about history to invest your time into? To help save you time, we did the leg work and listed the top history podcast episodes for you. Whether they are amusing, informative, inspiring, or educational, we’ve highlighted the best and posted them below. How do we know they’re the ‘best’? Because our listeners voted on them. To find some gems is always a time saver for someone with little time to waste. Now all you got to do is select an episode that is unique to you and press play.
The list of the top 10 History episodes for December 2021 is compliled from Repod’s podcast app chart data. The list below is updated monthly, daily History charts can be found inside the app.
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"I love you Tawny 🖤 thank you for being so open in sharing. "
"I love you Tawny 🖤 thank you for being so open in sharing. "
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Knock Once For YesGhosts of Great YarmouthIt’s spooky season and it’s KOFY’s 5th Birthday. It’s Hallowbirthdayween 5! – The return of the revenge of the spooky stories striking back! This episode we have some Halloween themed stories on the paranormal radar, listeners stories from Pete, Julie & Sam, and we find poltergeists, body snatchers, deadly clowns...
"It’s spooky season and it’s KOFY’s 5th Birthday. It’s Hallowbirthdayween 5! – The return of the revenge of the spooky stories striking back!
We have Halloween themed stories on the paranormal radar, listeners stories from Pete, Julie & Sam, and we find poltergeists, body snatchers, deadly clowns and an ancient Egyptian Mummy’s curse in Great Yarmouth"
"It’s spooky season and it’s KOFY’s 5th Birthday. It’s Hallowbirthdayween 5! – The return of the revenge of the spooky stories striking back!
We have Halloween themed stories on the paranormal radar, listeners stories from Pete, Julie & Sam, and we find poltergeists, body snatchers, deadly clowns and an ancient Egyptian Mummy’s curse in Great Yarmouth"
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Haunted RoadMad from Life’s History, Swift to Death's MysteryIt's hard to believe any place in sunny San Diego could be cursed, but the story of the Whaley House, with all of its business failings and tragedy, may convince you otherwise. These constant dark points in its history has culminated in a haunting that could be one of the...
"Haunted Road does an amazing job of covering San Diego’s Whaley House in this episode.
Equal parts tragic history and creepy ghost stories, the Whaley House is a curious landmark in San Diego’s past. Even if you don’t believe in ghosts, it’s a great place to catch a glimpse at what life was like back then. "
"Haunted Road does an amazing job of covering San Diego’s Whaley House in this episode.
Equal parts tragic history and creepy ghost stories, the Whaley House is a curious landmark in San Diego’s past. Even if you don’t believe in ghosts, it’s a great place to catch a glimpse at what life was like back then. "
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What a CreepWhat a Creep: Bobby Flay (Creepy Chef)What a Creep: Bobby Flay Season 13, Episode 5 “Creepy Chef” (Food Network's Bobby Flay) Bobby Flay is a celebrity chef who has hosted 16 (!) cooking shows and specials on The Food Network and The Cooking Channel including “Boy Meets Grill” and “Beat Bobby Flay” - a show...
"Margo & Sonia discuss the cringe-worthy behavior of celebrity chef, Bobby Flay, & the admirable acts of English actor, Michael Sheen. "
"Margo & Sonia discuss the cringe-worthy behavior of celebrity chef, Bobby Flay, & the admirable acts of English actor, Michael Sheen. "
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"Uncanny Japan has become one of my favorite podcasts to listen to. The podcast retells folk tales from Japan and while the episodes can be short, I find their content to be a wonderful experience to listen to.
If you have some time in your day, give this episode a listen!"
"Uncanny Japan has become one of my favorite podcasts to listen to. The podcast retells folk tales from Japan and while the episodes can be short, I find their content to be a wonderful experience to listen to.
If you have some time in your day, give this episode a listen!"
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We Have Ways of Making You Talk386. What do the Germans think?For many British people the Second World War is the nation’s modern founding story. But in Germany it remains difficult to talk about and very rarely features in popular culture. German historian Katja Hoyer joins Al Murray to record a live version of the pod at the British Museum.Hold the...
"Comparing the German perspective on WWII to that of the British"
"Comparing the German perspective on WWII to that of the British"
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You're Wrong AboutMike Lives in a Downtown HotelAn announcement!Support us:Hear bonus episodes on PatreonDonate on PaypalBuy stickers, magnets, T-shirts and moreWhere else to find us: Sarah's other show, You Are Good Mike's other show, Maintenance PhaseSupport the show (http://patreon.com/yourewrongabout)...
"So long Mike! Going to miss this duo but excited to see where Sarah takes this. "
"So long Mike! Going to miss this duo but excited to see where Sarah takes this. "
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"What a clip! Thanks for the Repod shoutout on your latest episode T. Z. Borden 🙌 "
"What a clip! Thanks for the Repod shoutout on your latest episode T. Z. Borden 🙌 "
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Nice Try! The BidetThe bathroom is our most private room in our private homes, devoted to our most private business. And the American bathroom has long contained a stable trinity of fixtures: the toilet, bath, and sink. But is there room for another? This week, the riddle of the Western bathroom and our...
Editors Choice: Top History Shows
Even within a popular history-related podcast, there may be shows that are more special than the others. Ones that capture the imagination, stir the heart, or perhaps tell such a compelling true story where listeners are moved. That podcast might have revealed something of impact and significance that you never thought of before or heard of anywhere else. Some of these historical stories might inspire you or give you a greater perspective into why things happened the way they did. When it comes to history, there’s always a reason why. And when it’s properly explained, it all makes more sense. You value history even more. Trust our listeners that these podcasts stand out from the others, as special and worthy of a listen. We’ve listed them for you and we’re sure you’ll enjoy these best history podcasts.
The list of the top 10 best History podcasts of 2021 is a compilation of the editor’s choice + collaboration with the Repod community.
Stuff You Should KnowProduced and hosted by the staff of How Stuff Works, Stuff You Should Know, aka SYSK, dedicates each episode to teaching you about something you probably don’t know about. Each episode stands on its own, making it easy to pick a topic at random that interests you. And there is sure to be something that’ll tickle your fancy, as the podcast has dealt with everything from cheese and Barbie to tipping, pinball, and death. With...
99% InvisibleA collaboration between public radio and the American Institute of Architects in San Francisco, the 99% Invisible podcast seeks to expose the unseen aspects of design and architecture. Often including interviews with experts, the show opens your eyes to things you might tend to overlook or take for granted, like outdoor staircases and commemorative plaques, calling your attention to all of the thought and choices that go into the aspects of our everyday lives we...
TED Radio HourDo you think Ted talks are inspiring? Then tune into Ted Radio Hour. Just imagine how beautiful the collaboration between Ted and National Public Radio must be. On Ted Radio Hour, they discuss a wide range of usage. Most times, the podcast episodes are usually before-hand released Ted content, only with a cherry on top. There's an after-session where Manoush Zomorodi interviews the speaker. Mostly, these conversations usually spill over into other life affairs. It's...
Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryAlmost everyone grew up hating history in high school. It's because nobody had a teacher like the host, Dan Carlin. On each episode of Hardcore History, Dan Carlin carries his listeners on a long, thorough, but an interesting journey of a significant historical event. He likes to explore all there is to know about events that have shaped the world, as we know it. With this podcast show, love for history may just be around...
Revisionist History'The past deserves a second chance' are famous words from Malcolm Gladwell, podcast host, and owner of Revolutionist History. Here's what he does on his podcast show. He re-examines a past historical event that he feels is to date misunderstood or misconstrued. Perhaps re-assessing the past can do more than enhance our perception and understanding of it. He believes it can improve our present existence. Find out the other side of the coin with Malcolm...
ThroughlineYou know the saying, ‘The past is never the past’? Throughline podcast gives so much truth to those words. Co-hosts Ramtin Arablouei and Rund Abdelfatah help listeners understand the world today by lending them historical lenses. So, for people that want to learn more about the moments that created life as we know it now, this podcast is the place to start....
Darknet DiariesSome listeners have never heard of the darknet outside Hollywood. The darknet is real, and really ugly things go down there. The podcast host of the Darknet Diaries, Jack Rhysidere gives a sneak-peek into all the evils that the darkness of these streets hide. Government activity, bribery in high places, terrorism, cyber-crime it’s really a treat for the curious mind....
LoreThis is a podcast that's definitely not going to put you to sleep. Lore features stories capable of giving you goosebumps and some horrifying true stories. Each episode tells a tale from the past, unwinding some scary creatures and places. These episodes are reminiscent of sharing creepy stories around the campfire, with all your nightmarish fantasies coming true....
Slow BurnEver heard of a podcast show offering content TV series style? Here’s one. Each season of Slow Burn discusses highly controversial historical events in America, clears the air, and answers, long unanswered questions. Thus far, they've discussed politics and entertainment. There's much more in store. Explore the other side of history with host Josh Levin. ...
Travis Osterhaus | December 01, 2021
Are you tired of watching the news? Are you looking for an escape to another time? We have an excellent suggestion for you: history podcasts. Now we’re not talking about digging up those dusty books you dreaded reading in high school. Podcasts about history are stories narrated with style and passion. They’re tales that’ll fascinate and sweep you into, otherworldly times. You’d also be surprised to know, they’re not all about wars and revolutions. They come in many flavors.
Whether the podcast is about ancient history to the 20th century, you will learn many interesting things about how history has shaped our present. There are thousands of historical topics out there to choose from. But how do you find the ones worth listening to? The Repod community has curated the best and most popular shows and episodes for you. These podcasts might teach you something or simply remind you to smile… sit back… and enjoy a moment from the past.
