World History Podcasts

In his own irreverent style Dan Carlin attacks the historical record in the Hardcore History Podcast. Each month, Carlin selects a different topic or person in history...

Journalist and author Malcolm Gladwell is known for his bestselling books Blink, The Tipping Point, and Outliers: The Story of Success. Now he brings his unique perspective to overlooked historical events in this new podcast.

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.

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

Byte Sized biographies of the famous, the infamous and the quirky in less than hour.

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.

With the In Our Time: History Podcast, the BBC's Melvyn Bragg hosts a revolving panel of academic experts to tackle world-changing events and figures throughout world history.

Join comedian, musician, and pirate geek Phil Johnson as he explores the history and pop culture of pirates.

Join us for a Podcast Journey through History. Professor Bob tells fascinating stories of historical people, places, and customs.

1001 Heroes,Legends, Histories & Mysteries is a collection of compelling, fast-paced, well-researched stories that inform, enlighten, and entertain.