History podcasts

151The GodmotheriHeartIn the 1930s, Lucky Luciano, one of American history’s most notorious mobsters, was finally taken down by a rookie prosecutor. Eunice Carter was one of the first Black Women ever to become a prosecutor in America. She operated from the heart of the Harlem Renaissance to navigate the corrupt world of downtown Manhattan politics, and a deeply racist and sexist pre-civil rights American society. But her pioneering role in what became known as the “trial of the century” has been forgotten by popular history. Hers is the story of a writer, social worker, mother, teacher, sister, socialite, political candidate, community organizer and unheralded pioneer. This eight part immersive podcast is hosted by poet and writer, Nichole Perkins.

152The History of FearAudible

153The History of RomeMike DuncanA weekly podcast tracing the history of the Roman Empire, beginning with Aeneas's arrival in Italy and ending with the exile of Romulus Augustulus, last Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.

154The History of WWII Podcast - by Ray Harris JrRay Harris JrA biweekly history podcast covering the last great war.

155The Last SovietiHeartLance Bass, NSYNC Superstar and Russian trained astronaut, takes you on a wild ride into space.

156The Main TakeawayDa’Vion Tatum“Hopefully this podcast can inspire people, encourage people, and make the world a better place one conversation at a time.” - Da’Vion Tatum Harvard student and activist Da’Vion Tatum has real conversations about the things impacting people’s lives.

157The Man Who Calculated DeathPodcastOne In 2013, journalist Suzanne Rico gets the call.

158The Murder YearsiHeartA woman reinvestigates the murders that defined her high school years in the 1980s, murders that appear to be happening all over again with a new round of unexplainable, bizarre, and violent deaths.

159The OutfitHeadgum Welcome to The Outfit — where each week, a fascinating (and often hilarious) Mafia story reveals something deeper about the way our society works. Hosted by Alana Hope Levinson and Dan O'Sullivan.From Higher Ground and Headgum

160The Powers of Darkness PodcastOr Whatever MoviesThere are thousands of Dracula adaptations… but this one was never meant to be found.

161The RedefectoraudiochuckIt was 1985, the so-called “Year of the Spy”.

162The Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhanger PodcastsEnter the secretive world of spies, espionage, and covert operations.  Hosted by former CIA analyst turned spy novelist, David McCloskey, and veteran security correspondent, Gordon Corera, this podcast unravels real-life spy stories, intelligence secrets, and the hidden power struggles shaping global events.  From Cold War espionage to modern-day intelligence agencies like the CIA, MI6, and Mossad, explore the world of double agents, classified missions, and the shadowy figures who operate in them.

163The Revolution with Steve KornackiSteve Kornacki, MSNBCTo understand the partisanship and bitterness of American politics today, you have to consider what happened in 1994.

164The Shell Lake MassacreRawlco Radio LtdOn Aug. 15, 1967, James and Evelyn Peterson and seven of their children were murdered in their home near Shell Lake, Sask.

165The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast Presented by Barstool SportsBarstool SportsWelcome to the Sit Down, a crime history podcast that delves into the long obsessed archives of crime.

166The Wild West ExtravaganzaJoshThe Wild West Extravaganza is a weekly history podcast exploring the real-life people and events of the Old West and the American frontier.

167This Guy SuckedMultitude A show that proves no matter how long you've been dead, it's never too late to have haters.

168ThroughlineNPRThroughline is a time machine.

169Tides of HistoryWondery Everywhere around us are echoes of the past.

170Unfit For ServiceWavlandRandy Taylor became a soldier to serve America.

171United States of KennedyiHeartPodcastsUnited States of Kennedy is a podcast about our cultural fascination with the Kennedy dynasty.

172Unreformed: the Story of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro ChildreniHeartIn 1968, police arrested five Black girls dressed in oversized military fatigues in Montgomery.

173Unsolved Histories by KSL PodcastsKSL PodcastsA plane carrying 101 people disappears with no distress call (Season 1 | Flight 293).

174Very Scary PeopleIDAn intense custody battle turns deadly when Christine Belford’s ex-husband and his family become obsessed with controlling the couple’s three daughters.

175Very Special EpisodesiHeartOn the Very Special Episodes podcast, we tell one incredible story each week.

176Who Killed JFK?iHeartWho Killed JFK?

177WilderiHeartPodcastsJack Kerouac but make it a girl with braids.

178You're Wrong AboutSarah Marshall and Michael HobbesSarah is a journalist obsessed with the past.

1791440 Explores1440 Media1440 Explores is a sonic encyclopedia for the insatiably curious.

180900 DegreesWhat’s the Story? SoundsOn 11th May 1985, Bradford City FC were playing in the final match of the season.

181A Most Audacious HeistCuriouscast / Blanchard HouseA 19th-century empress chases eternal beauty, while a 20th-century thief risks everything to steal her crown jewel.

182A Race Around the World: Based on the True Adventures of Nellie Bly and Elizabeth BislandAdrien BehnOn November 14th, 1889, two female writers entered a race to go around the world in under 80 days.

183A Twist of HistoryBallen Studios The course of history never follows a straight line. And very often, we can pinpoint a remarkable, thrilling twist, which changes everything that follows. These are the epic stories that have shaped the world we now live in.From Ballen Studios, join us - for the most heart pounding podcast in history.New episodes every Wednesday.

184A Whole Other CountryMarfa Public Radio A Whole Other Country is a new podcast from the award-winning Marfa Public Radio Studios.Back in the ‘90s, in an off-the-grid neighborhood in the mountains of Far West Texas, a wannabe vintner started his own Wild West nation.

185Absolute UnitsThe Museum of English Rural LifeThe Museum of English Rural Life podcast.

186Against The OddsWondery Humans are resilient.

187And Colossally That's History!The Race MediaAnd Colossally That’s History!

188Ask Haviv Anything"Ask Haviv Anything" is a podcast about history, a podcast you, dear listener, will help to shape and direct, focusing not just on what I want to talk about but on what you want to learn and discuss.

189Better KnownEach week, a guest makes a series of recommendations of things which they think should be better known.

190Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsGlobalPlayerJoin mates Johnny Vaughan and Gavin Woods as they uncover the jaw-dropping stories of history’s boldest icons and unsung heroes.

191Breaking HistoryThe Free PressSometimes the news moves so fast, you have to look closely to know if you’ve seen it before.

192Cake the podcastState Library of QueenslandCake is not just a food, it’s an emotion.

193Cardiac CowboysiHeartPodcastsThe heart was always off-limits to surgeons.

194Casts In StoneBo LuedersA history podcast with Bo Lueders

195Cities through the centuriesHistory Extra, BBC History MagazingTravel writer and history buff Paul Bloomfield will be joining expert guides with rich local and historical knowledge.

196Cocaine AirJohnathan WaltonThought provoking narratives.

197CONFLICTEDMessage HeardAn ex-Al Qaeda jihadi turned MI6 spy and a former monk turned filmmaker, have been embedded at the heart of conflicts in the Middle East.

198Dan Snow's History HitHistory Hit NetworkHistorian Dan Snow investigates the 'how' and 'why' of history's defining moments.From the Colosseum of Ancient Rome and the battlefields of Waterloo to the tomb of Tutankhamun, Dan journeys across the globe to share the greatest stories from the past that help us understand the present.New episodes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.You can get in touch with us at ds.hh@historyhit.comA podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts The Ancients, Gone Medieval, and Betwixt the Sheets.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts.

199Do Go OnDo Go On MediaA fact based comedy podcast.

200Don't Drink the Milk – The curious history of thingsDWWe trace the unexpected backstories of everyday things – things that have traveled the world, by force, by chance, or by choice.