History
374 podcasts in this category
Most Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast
Serial killers. Gangsters. Gunslingers. Victorian-era murderers. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Each week, the Most Notorious podcast feature
In Our Time: Culture
Popular culture, poetry, music and visual arts and the roles they play in our society.
History of The New York Times, 1851-1921
Immerse yourself in the riveting history of The New York Times, narrated by the acclaimed Elmer Davis, a three-time Peabody Award winner. This engagin
In Our Time
Spanning history, religion, culture, science and philosophy, In Our Time from BBC Radio 4 is essential listening for the intellectually curious. In ea
Homeschool History
Fun history lessons for all the family, presented by Horrible Histories' Greg Jenner. Full of facts and jokes, the series brings to life a broad range
Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast
Civics & Coffee delivers bite-sized U.S. history with clear, engaging storytelling — all in the time it takes to drink your morning cup of coffee.
In Our Time: Religion
Discussion of religious movements and the theories and individuals behind them.
Moonrise
“Truer, but also darker.” This is the real origin story behind America’s decision to go to the moon. The story we learn starts with Sputnik, then Pres
Relatos de media noche
Relatos de media noche es un podcast de terror y suspenso donde cada historia se cuenta como si fuera una confesión real enviada al programa. Cartas a
Presidential
The Washington Post's Presidential podcast explores how each former American president reached office, made decisions, handled crises and redefined th
Lincoln: Divided We Stand
Lincoln: Divided We Stand is a six-part series that looks at the remarkable life and unexpected journey of Abraham Lincoln. Narrated by Sterling K. Br
Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD
The police tell us they are here to protect us. But what if their original purpose was something else altogether? Peabody Award-winning host Chenjerai
Behind the Desk: The Story of Late Night
More than 60 years ago, the creation of late night TV changed the face of television forever. From Johnny Carson, to David Letterman, to Arsenio Hall,
New York Times vs. The U.S. Government
Supreme Court Case of the New York Times vs. The U.S. Government
1865
April 15, 1865. President Lincoln is dead and the country in turmoil. Secretary of War Edwin Stanton takes control, determined to bring the assassin t
Can He Do That?: How to Flip the House
This special week-long miniseries from the "Can He Do That?" podcast explores wave elections that changed control of the House of Representatives -- s
Margins of Error
Look closely at almost anything and you’ll find data—lots of it. But when you push past the calculations, what are all those numbers really saying abo
Caliphate
In the war on terror, who is it that we’re really fighting? “Caliphate” follows Rukmini Callimachi, who covers terrorism for The New York Times, on he
Total Recall: California’s Political Circus
It reads like a movie script. The year? 2003. The mission? Defeat hundreds of challengers to save the state of California and become its leader. But t
Apollo 11: Beyond the Moon
Join CNN's Chief Media Correspondent Brian Stelter for a behind the scenes look at the remarkable Apollo 11 mission. This podcast features new intervi
British Scandal
In a country obsessed with gossip, the great and the good fear one thing more than any other - scandal. British scandals change the course of history.
The American War
A podcast guide to "The Vietnam War," the new documentary from Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. Washington Post Opinion columnist Alyssa Rosenberg breaks do
The Godmother
In the 1930s, Lucky Luciano, one of American history’s most notorious mobsters, was finally taken down by a rookie prosecutor. Eunice Carter was one o
The Dangerous History Podcast
Learn the Past/Understand the Present/Prepare for the Future