History is an endlessly fascinating and illuminating topic that can tell us a great deal about where we came from, how we got where we are today, and even what might happen next. Too many people are ...

We’ve come a long way since the days of boring history lectures in school, with literally hundreds of great podcasts about history available for download free of charge in your favorite podcast app.

February is Black History Month, and although it’s already over for this year, you don’t need to wait for February to roll around again, as listening to our pick of podcasts for Black History Month is ...

"The Rest is History" has been named Apple Podcasts 2025 Show of the Year, a testament to the hosts' ability to make complex history feel accessible, engaging, and genuinely fun. The Rest is History ...

Ross Johnson writes about television, film, and literature for Lifehacker. He has a degree in political science from the University of Rochester and has previously been a legal writer and editor for ...

Black History Month is here, and this year's theme, "African Americans and Labor," underscores just how deeply Black people have shaped this nation's workforce. From the forced labor of enslaved ...

If your history teacher had a voice like podcast host Lindsay Graham's (not the Senator), then maybe you would have looked forward to class a little more. This is a show for serious history buffs who ...

Want to start the new year by listening to a history podcast? Here are some suggestions. Rather than providing links to Spotify or Apple, I'll just supply the information so that you can find the ...

Wondery’s history series entertain as much as they educate. By Spenser Mestel This story was created in paid partnership with Wondery. The reviews are in, and according to one listener, they “can’t ...

During the pandemic, podcasts boomed with popularity, with alternative platforms like Clubhouse, Anchor and YouTube adding to the discussion. Around the globe, more than 400 million podcasts listeners ...

Apple Podcasts has announced its 2025 Show of the Year, the UK-based The Rest Is History. Here are the details. Last month, Apple Podcasts published lists of the most popular and best podcasts of 2025 ...