The Rest Is History podcast1.The Rest Is HistoryGoalhanger Podcasts

World War II with Tom Hanks podcast2.World War II with Tom Hanks

Dan Snow's History Hit podcast3.Dan Snow’s History HitHistory Hit Network

The Rest Is Classified podcast4.The Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhanger Podcasts

After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal podcast5.After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory Hit

British Scandal podcast6.British ScandalWondery

The History Podcast7.The History PodcastBBC Radio 4

Short History Of... podcast8.Short History Of…Noiser

The Ancients podcast9.The AncientsTristan Hughes

You're Dead To Me podcast10.You’re Dead To MeGreg Jenner

Gone Medieval podcast11.Gone MedievalHistory Hit

In Our Time podcast12.In Our TimeMelvyn Bragg

Real Survival Stories podcast13.Real Survival StoriesNoiser

16 Sunsets podcast14.16 SunsetsAntica Productions

900 Degrees podcast15.900 DegreesWhat’s the Story? Sounds

A History of the World in Spy Objects podcast16.A History of the World in Spy ObjectsSPYSCAPE

A Race Around the World: Based on the True Adventures of Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland podcast17.A Race Around the World: Based on the True Adventures of Nellie Bly and Elizabeth BislandAdrien Behn

Absolute Units podcast18.Absolute UnitsThe Museum of English Rural Life

Adrift podcast19.AdriftApple TV / Blanchard House

And Colossally That's History! podcast20.And Colossally That’s History!The Race Media

Bad Manors podcast21.Bad ManorsiHeart

Battleground: Ukraine podcast22.Battleground: UkraineGoalhanger Podcasts

Being Roman with Mary Beard podcast23.Being Roman with Mary BeardBBC

Better Known podcast24.Better Known

Blood on the Dance Floor podcast25.Blood on the Dance FloorBBC

Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin Woods podcast26.Bloomin’ Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsGlobalPlayer

Cities through the centuries podcast27.Cities through the centuriesHistory Extra, BBC History Magazing

Cocaine Air podcast28.Cocaine AirJohnathan Walton

CONFLICTED podcast29.CONFLICTEDMessage Heard

D-Day: The Tide Turns podcast30.D-Day: The Tide TurnsNOISER

Discours & Plaidoiries podcast31.Discours & PlaidoiriesJean-Michel Venden

Dramas podcast32.DramasBBC World Service

Dynamite Doug podcast33.Dynamite DougProject Brazen

Empire podcast34.EmpireGoalhanger Podcasts

Evil Genius with Russell Kane podcast35.Evil Genius with Russell KaneBBC

Extreme podcast36.ExtremeBBC

Fall of Civilizations Podcast37.Fall of Civilizations PodcastPaul Cooper

Heirs of Enslavement podcast38.Heirs of EnslavementPersephonica

History Daily podcast39.History DailyNoiser

History Extra podcast40.History Extra podcastImmediate Media

History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps podcast41.History of Philosophy Without Any GapsPeter Adamson

History's Greatest Conspiracy Theories podcast42.History’s Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory Extra

History's Secret Heroes podcast43.History’s Secret HeroesBBC

Hollywood Exiles podcast44.Hollywood ExilesBBC

Hotels with History podcast45.Hotels with HistoryPerowne International

Human Intelligence podcast46.Human IntelligenceBBC Radio 4

In Our Time: History podcast47.In Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4

Instant Classics podcast48.Instant ClassicsVespucci

Jane Austen Stories podcast49.Jane Austen StoriesNOISER

Journey Through Time podcast50.Journey Through TimeGoalhanger

The best History podcasts UK

Understanding the past is unlocking the present. These history podcasts immerse you into countries’ pasts from the mouth of experts. They will uncover the unique events of wars, conflicts, and World powers.
Even if you don’t like history, you will do with shows like You’re Dead to Me by Greg Jenner. A very compelling podcast that explains the past hilariously. If you used to snooze in history class, you would never do it again. On the contrary, podcasts like Short Story OF cut a long story short. Moreover, they teach you this subject in a language easy you can understand.
You may also find awesome UK history podcasts like The Rest is History and Real Dictators. They unveil the past of England in 30 minutes or less per episode. Meanwhile, Real Dictators looks into the most tyrannical governors and help understand the current political situation of countries under a dictatorship government today.
Some of the best history podcasts, like British Scandals, are quite controversial too. They talk about events that once occurred in England and still have many secrets. This type of English and Irish history podcasts aim at listeners interested in gossip and historical facts that are publicly accepted.
By Michael Hobbes and Sarah Marshall, programs like You’re wrong about intend to debunk well-established concepts. They let know their perception with no shame. This is what most people are looking for. However, the most significant part of the audience seeks other standpoints.
Also, with the BBC history podcast, you will get updated with the latest news from the BBC-dedicated magazine. The BBC shows focus more on England and how the country has evolved. They shed light on the conquest of Ireland, Africa, and other territories. James Rogers and his podcast ‘War’ also discuss the armed conflicts that changed our planet. This is a history of the world podcast not to miss.
Additionally, you will learn about ancient times and the Middle Ages, including a history of Rome podcast. Among them, The Ancient podcast reveals exciting details related to the Fall of Rome and the growth of the Catholic Church as a political entity. On his side, Dan Snow’s History Hit podcast emphasizes historical locations. He will transport you to the most emblematic places where the most game-changing events in the UK took place.
The shows in this category touch upon the life of emperors, kings, characters, and communities. They also focus on specific situations, like the World War Two podcasts. So take your time and learn about the past differently!



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