Angela Barnes and John O’Farrell host this humorous and light-hearted history podcast. Their episodes make complex historical events easier to comprehend and entertaining to learn about. Click here for more information. Episode Length 40 minutes – 1 hour Selected Episodes
In this podcast, Sally Helm looks at the significant events that happened in history on a week-by-week basis. She invites a guest for each episode so she can learn more about the weekly topic. Click here for more information. Episode
Ben Cutmore’s podcast looks at fascinating true crime incidents in history. Cutmore emphasizes the importance of thoroughly researching these historical events to make sure they are accurately represented. Each episode has further information on the website, including a bibliography. Click
Lindsay Graham hosts this podcast where he looks at the important events that happened on the day the episode was published. Saturday episodes are the “Saturday Matinee” where Graham spends an extended amount of time discussing a variety of topics.
Dancy Mason and Veronica Litt host this humorous true crime history podcast. They focus on a wide span of time periods and cultures. Click here for more information. Episode Length 20-40 minutes Selected Episodes Season 2, Episode 10: Historical True
Lizzie’s podcast takes an in-depth look at true crime cases across history. She covers a variety of different eras, as well as different types of crimes, unsolved mysteries, and more. Click here for more information. Episode Length 15-20 minutes Selected
Holly Frey and Maria Trimarchi host this podcast where they examine historical “True Crime” incidents. They conclude each episode with a casual discussion and a cocktail recipe based on the episode’s topic. Click here for more information. Episode Length 30
In this podcast, Dallas Campbell explains the who, what, when, where, and why behind different inventions. He aims to bring attention to the lesser known facts behind certain inventions, especially if the inventor themselves has been overlooked. Click here for
Kevin Stroud’s podcast explores how the English language has been shaped into our modern day language. He started at its roots, and has worked through its development in sequential order. Click here for more information. Episode Length 1 hour Selected
Dr. Varsha Panjwani invites various academics to her podcast to discuss Shakespeare. She mainly focuses on a feminist approach to Shakespeare, as well as how to interpret Shakespeare with the tools and knowledge we have today. Click here for more
In this podcast, Stephanie Crugnola invites guests to have friendly debates about Shakespeare. In each episode, she presents a superlative, such as “Cruelest Villain”, “Best Burn”, “Best Feminist Icon”, etc., and each person picks a character and play they believe
Carol Ann Lloyd takes an in-depth look at various aspects of British history in this podcast. Her episode topics include famous literary figures, royal scandals, and the stories behind British cultural traditions. Click here for more information. Episode Length 20
In this podcast, Kourtney Smith and Elyse Sharp aim to view Shakespeare in new and diverse contexts. They also discuss how his works have been performed throughout history, and how people have brought their own unique experiences to the stage.
Patrick Lane’s podcast examines primary sources from the Medieval Era in order to learn more about the history, daily lives, and cultures of the world at that time. The podcast website contains a “recommendations” page of sources that Lane frequently
Hosted by Michael Lueger, this podcast takes an in-depth look at notable events in theatre history. The website has notes that accompany each episode, and some episodes have transcripts and relevant art and images. Click here for more information. Episode
This podcast, hosted by Natalie Grueninger, focuses on the history of Tudor England. She specializes in the lesser-known trivia of this era, including the lives of peasants and the intricacies of the Tudor diet. Click here for more information. Episode
Archie Cornish, Kate De Rycker, and Cathy Shrank (among other guests) explore the life and works of Thomas Nashe in this podcast. They focus on particular topics, such as the plague and ghosts, and how these concepts were explored in
Dana Schwartz’s podcast gives the gory deatils about royal families throughout history. She explains how fear and tragedy molds politics and the government. Click here for more information. Episode Length 30 minutes Selected Episodes Episode 110: Remember, Remember, the Fifth
In this podcast, Rob Weinberg gives a recap of notable historical events. His episodes span a wide range of time periods and cultures. Click here for more information. Episode Length 30 minutes Selected Episodes 22 September, 2020: The Great Fire
Henry Eliot hosts this podcast about influential works of liteature. In each episode, he travels to a relevant location that shaped the text. Click here for more information. Episode Length 1 Hour Selected Episodes 4 February, 2021: The Canterbury Tales
In this podcast, Kelly DeVries and Michael Livingston give information about a variety of influential battles that took place throughout the Middle Ages. They explain the who, what, when, where, and why of these wars, and how the outcome has
This podcast, hosted by Danièle Cybulskie, examines the details of Medieval culture and lifestyles. She occasionally has guest hosts join her episodes. Click here for more information. Episode Length 30-50 minutes Selected Episodes Episode 212: Medieval Advice from a Mother
This podcast, led by Patrick Wyman, observes the details (both large and small) of how people lived their lives throughout history. He often takes a speculative and almost story-telling approach to his episodes, but the episodes are well-researched enough to
Hosted by A.J. Hanenburg, Thomas Magbee, and Graeme Donaldson, this podcast takes an educational and comedic look at “classical” history. They cover various topics across a wide timespan. Click here for more information. Episode Length 1 Hour Selected Episodes Episode
Hosted by Tracy Wilson and Holly Frey, these two presenters give information about obscure and lesser-known events throughout history. Each episode lists a bibliography of sources about the subject. Click here for more information. Episode Length 30-50 Minutes Selected Episodes
Hosted by Emma Smith, this series of podcasts from the University of Oxford presents in-depth analyses of Elizabethan theatre outside of Shakespeare. The episodes are recorded in front of a live audience. Click here for more information. Episode Length 50
This podcast, hosted by Alexa Sand and Ian MacInnes, seperates the fact from fiction when it comes to animals and creatures from the Medieval and Elizabethan era. On the podcast website, the episodes have notes and the sources used in
Beckett Graham and Susan Vollenweider host this podcast all about women throughout history. They focus on real-life women, as well as women in literature and mythology. Click here for more information. Episode Length 1-2 hours Selected Episodes Episode 207: The
In this podcast, Philip Rowe recounts the history of theatre in Europe, beginning with Ancient Greece. The episodes move through time chronologically. Click here for more information. Episode Length 30 minutes Selected Episodes Episode 97: The Short Life and Strange
Hosted by Melvyn Bragg, this is an educational podcast designed to give in-depth lessons on a wide variety of subjects. The episodes are grouped into several topics, including science, culture, philosophy, history, and religion. Click here for more information. Episode
Hosted by Caroline Bicks and Michelle Ephraim, this podcast aims to take the stress out of learning Shakespeare. They do this by changing the views surrounding Shakespeare and his lifetime and adding an aspect of relatability to the modern day
Led by several hosts, the Travels Through Time podcast is a unique take on the format of the typical history podcast. In each episode, a historian is asked what time period they would most like to visit, and is then
Led by Prof. Susannah Lipscomb, this researcher covers various topics in regards to the 16th and early 17th century, including art, history, and even sports. True to its title, this podcast is not solely about the Tudors, and covers a
Cassidy Cash’s podcast focuses on the life of Shakespeare, alongside the minutiae of details that constructed 16th century England. The podcast website includes more information about the episodes, including a synopsis, reading resources, art, analysis, and more. Unfortunately, the extra
Hosted by Matt Lewis and Dr. Cat Jarman, this podcast addresses both the fact and fiction of the Medieval Era. It is centered around England, but occasionally covers other European countries. Click here for more information. Episode Length 20-40 minutes
Hosted by Greg Jenner, these podcast episodes invite a historical expert to give the facts about a wide variety of historical topics from around the world, and a comedian to give their opinion on the subject. He starts the episode
Led by Natalie Haynes, this podcast takes a lighthearted and satirical look at ancient history and literature. Many of her episodes are recorded in front of a live audience. Click here for more information. Episode Length 30 minutes Selected Episodes
This podcast, led by numerous hosts, takes an inter-disciplinary look at the reaches of the bard himself. Episodes include interviews with stage actors, introspections on Shakespeare and race, and even speculation on the future of Shakespeare in the era of