Top History Podcasts BY JORGE J. PEREZ
Podcast Popularity In the last year, the amount of Americans listening to podcasts monthly rose from 24 to 26%. The trend of podcasts is one to likely continue. Offering both education and entertainment, history podcasts take the win! While there are many different podcasts to mention, this list of history podcasts has been limited to these five.
THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY PODCAST
The NY public library brings together America’s top writers, thinkers, and artists for in-depth and provocative discussions about American culture and its influencers.
You Must Remember This The concept to this podcast is quite appealing in itself: it focuses on long-forgotten secrets and histories in Hollywood’s first century. Typically found in the Top 100 podcasts in iTunes, this history podcast is extensively researched and informative.
Hardcore History For the length and amount of detail alone, this podcast has to be mentioned. Ranging from four to six hours an episode, this lecture-style podcast was designed to appeal to history fanatics. If you are looking for a deep-dive into specific events and eras, check out this Dan Carlin podcast.
The Story
Although it only has one season at this time, The Story is sure to provide heart-warming and motivational stories again and again. Each episode is packed full with fascinating insights and untold backstories of 12 women who changed the world.
STUFF YOU MISSED IN HISTORY CLASS As adolescence wears away, you may find yourself interested in learning about historical subjects that didn’t interest you in the past. Hosts Tracy Wilson and Holly Frey offer a unique and informative look at the past, as well as how it influences life today.
