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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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