American History Podcasts

Each week C-SPAN airs and podcasts their After Words program which features the authors of the latest nonfiction books being interviewed by journalists, public policy makers, and legislators.

From Neanderthals to Napoleon's sister, each week Footnoting History's team of young academics share their favorite stories from across history. New episodes every Saturday.

American biography is a podcast that looks at American history through a human prism by examining the lives of important, if less discussed, Americans who have exerted great influence upon the nation's development.

Why did some Japanese soldiers keep fighting after World War II ended? What made Peter the Great so Great? Tune in and learn more Stuff You Missed in History Class in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

Each month, the International Spy Museum will offer a new SpyCast featuring interviews and programs with ex-spies, intelligence experts, and espionage scholars. The SpyCast is hosted by Peter Earnest, Executive Director of the International Spy Museum and former CIA operations officer.

Since 2006, bringing historical context to the politics of today. TV pundits discuss politics in a vacuum. Cable news tells you everything is 'breaking news' but in most cases, events have long roots in history.

BBC History magazine is the world’s leading History monthly. Check out the podcast, featuring, expert interviews.

An entertaining, short-form podcast focusing on American cultural history, historical true crime and the 19th century Spiritualism movement.

The documentary unit of APM Reports (formerly American RadioWorks) has produced more than 140 programs on topics such as health, history, education and justice.

American Experience, television's most-watched history series, brings to life the incredible characters and epic stories that helped form our nation.