History
111 podcasts in this category
Letters From War
Hundreds of letters, written between brothers fighting in the Pacific during World War II. Almost one a day, for every day of the war. In this podcast
Constitutional
With the writing of the Constitution in 1787, the framers set out a young nation’s highest ideals. And ever since, we’ve been fighting over it — what
Presidential
The Washington Post's Presidential podcast explores how each former American president reached office, made decisions, handled crises and redefined th
22 Goals
There’s nothing quite like a soccer goal. As the 22nd Men's World Cup approaches in November 2022, this podcast takes a look back at the history of th
Field Trip
The Washington Post’s Lillian Cunningham journeys through the messy past and uncertain future of America’s national parks. In trips through five iconi
The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop
Grenada’s revolutionary leader, Maurice Bishop, was executed in a coup in 1983. Seven other people, members of his cabinet and friends, were killed al
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
Breaking the News: CNN and the Birth of Chaos Media
June 1, 1980. Ted Turner flipped a switch in a cluttered Atlanta control room and launched CNN — the world's first 24-hour news network. "We won't be
Camp Hell: Anneewakee
The Anneewakee Treatment Center for Emotionally Disturbed Youth operated in Douglasville, Georgia for over 25 years. Purportedly, it was a place that
Hookergate: Criminals and Libertines in the South
Truck-stop brothels run by a web of ex-cons… a commonwealth attorney wasted on whiskey and power… protection exchanged for cash and flesh… a brash loc
Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén
Welcome to your weekly journey into the darkest corners of human nature. Join Harvey Guillén every Monday as he explores crimes that seized the public
Obituaries
They’re some of the most iconic figures of all time, celebrated in death for their individual achievements and impact on society. But in life, the rel
GONE
Have you ever spent hours looking for something you simply lost? How about a hundred years? How about looking for a missing airplane? Or a vanished ci
Medical Mysteries
We trust doctors with our lives; they are some of the most educated and well-respected members of society. But what happens if they can't diagnose a p
Natural Disasters
Tsunamis, volcanoes, tornadoes, earthquakes...these are real-life monsters. We like to think we’re prepared for a catastrophe. But time and time again
Ridiculous Crime
True Crime is more than blood, guts, mayhem, and murder. Zaron Burnett and Elizabeth Dutton share outlandish tales of capers, heists, and cons that sh
Survival
When the stakes are life and death, you'd be surprised at the lengths you’d go to survive. Pain, hunger, and fear can seem like paralyzing obstacles,
Not Guilty
What defines guilt? Should we judge the accused based on the evidence found against them? Or by the decision made about them by a jury of their peers?
Crime Countdown
Who’s the worst serial killer? Where’s the creepiest cult? What’s the coldest of all cold cases? Ash and Alaina may not be experts. And they may not a
Good Assassins
Season 2 is the unbelievable but true story of the greatest spy of World War II. The Nazis don't know her name, but they want this woman dead. A myste
Real Pirates
Pirates. For centuries the world has been fascinated by them. Their legends have swollen to fantastic proportions. But who were they really? Join us e
Fausto
Descubre una impactante travesía a través de los secretos más oscuros del crimen en México, narrada por el talentoso Damián Alcázar. Esta colección de
Teorías de Conspiración
La verdad rara vez es la mejor historia. Y cuando no es la única historia, la verdad merece otra mirada. Todos los miércoles, contamos las historias c
Mitología
Los mitos perduran por una razón. Este drama de audio episódico da vida a los mitos antiguos para la audiencia moderna. Cada episodio presenta histori