The Best History Podcasts of 2026

The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered

A history storyteller who narrates short, engaging videos about forgotten events and figures, typically in 15 minutes or less.

Game Wisdom

Game Wisdom

A game design author and analyst offers in-depth reviews and mechanical breakdowns of indie and AAA video games.

Hamsa Vasishta

Hamsa Vasishta

A Kannada-language interview show that demystifies Hindu mythology, spiritual practices, and alternative wellness for a modern audience.

Empire • World History

Two British authors, a historian and a journalist, interview academic experts to dissect the rise, fall, and modern legacy of global empires.

YTMahendra Podcast

A Hindi-language interview podcast from Rajasthan that explores controversial social, religious, and personal transformation stories in India.

From First Principles Podcast

Krishna Choudhary

A weekly podcast where two hosts break down complex science news from first principles, alternating between deep dives and expert interviews.

Patrick Boyle

Patrick Boyle

A hedge fund manager and finance professor breaks down complex market events, from AI economics to Brexit, using data-driven video essays.

Scottish Independence Podcasts: IndyPod Extra

A weekly podcast from two retired Scots volunteers covering the politics, culture, and activism of the Scottish independence movement.

LagosMeetsLondon Podcast 🎙️

A studio talk show exploring the cultural connections and contrasts between Lagos and London for the Nigerian diaspora.

Podcast Bavaa

A Hindi podcast from Vrindavan exploring Indian spirituality, mysticism, and the paranormal through interviews with practitioners and experts.

History Time

History Time

Long-form video documentaries on ancient history and archaeology, often filmed on-location by its creator.

DRUKTALK PODCAST

Drukthar Gyal

A UK-based weekly podcast dissecting Tibetan politics, culture, and current affairs for a global audience, often featuring key figures from the Tibetan diaspora.

Entrepreneurvibe

A YouTube channel that aggregates and re-uploads clips from popular Indian podcasts and talk shows, often with a motivational or entrepreneurial angle.

Next Level Soul Podcast

Next Level Soul

Filmmaker Alex Ferrari interviews channelers, mystics, and NDE survivors about consciousness, disclosure, and the nature of reality.

Dan Snow's History Hit

Dan Snow

British historian and TV presenter Dan Snow interviews leading experts to explore pivotal moments and figures from ancient and modern history.

World Astrology Report

World Astrology Report

A video podcast analyzing global events, historical trends, and future possibilities through the lens of mundane astrology.

Ninjas Are Butterflies

Ninjas Are Butterflies

A comedy podcast where two hosts from the Sunday Cool apparel company discuss conspiracies, strange news, and history with a comedic, rambling style.

Hindi Rush

Hindi Rush

A Bollywood-focused interview show digging into celebrity history, controversies, and career-defining moments with industry insiders.

History Matters

History Matters

Short, animated explainers answering specific 'why' questions from modern world history with a dry, British wit.

Kings and Generals Podcast

A podcast network featuring distinct, long-form narrative series on specific military conflicts, from WWII's Eastern Front to ancient Chinese wars.

SHLLOKA

A podcast exploring holistic wellness and spirituality through the lens of ancient Indian wisdom, from Vedic astronomy to foot reflexology.

After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal

Tristan Hughes

Historians and expert guests explore history's spookiest and most sinister stories, from ancient conspiracies to modern paranormal myths.

The Ancients

Tristan Hughes

A weekly deep dive into our distant past, from Neolithic Britain to the Fall of Rome, featuring interviews with leading academic experts.

PBS Space Time

PBS Space Time

An astrophysicist hosts a video essay series that explains complex topics in cosmology and quantum mechanics, from black holes to the Big Bang.

AdornTalks हिंदी Podcast

Varun Wadhwa

A Hindi podcast where host Varun Wadhwa interviews spiritual practitioners about ancient wisdom and metaphysical concepts like Akashic Records.

Suno Podcast Supernatural

Suno Supernatural

A Pakistani podcast exploring supernatural tales, Islamic history, and spiritual phenomena through interviews with scholars and experts.

Dan Carlin

Dan Carlin

A solo narrator uses extreme hypotheticals and modern analogies to explore the outer edges of human history, often for 4+ hours at a time.

MythVision Podcast

Derek Lambert

A long-form interview show exploring the origins of religion and mythology from a non-dogmatic, academic perspective.

The Cārvāka Podcast

Kushal Mehra

A long-form interview podcast from India dissecting politics, philosophy, and current affairs through a rationalist, materialist lens.

Friendly Atheist

Friendly Atheist

A daily news and commentary show from a long-time atheist activist, critiquing religious institutions and defending church-state separation.

Historically High Podcast

Historically High

Two hosts, 'Professor Chris' and 'Professor Adam,' offer an entertaining and often humorous look at diverse historical events.

American English Podcast

American English

An experienced ESL teacher uses American history, cultural stories, and grammar games to teach intermediate English.

The Jedburgh Podcast

Green Beret

A former Green Beret interviews elite leaders from the military, government, and athletics to deconstruct their principles for high performance.

Empower Martial Arts Online Podcast

A UK-based podcast where martial arts instructors and business owners share their personal journeys, coaching philosophies, and business insights.

London Review of Books (LRB)

The audio channel for Europe's leading intellectual magazine, featuring distinct series on politics, literature, and current affairs.

Irish History Podcast

Irish History

A historian explores the darker, forgotten, and often scandalous corners of Irish social history in short, narrative-driven episodes.

History of Everything Podcast

A solo-hosted deep-dive into the historical context behind modern geopolitical conflicts, demographic shifts, and cultural phenomena.

Comics Unmasked Podcast

Comics Unmasked

A podcast championing indie and Black comic creators through deep-dive interviews and activist-led news commentary.

Mysterious Universe

Mysterious Universe

Two hosts humorously dissect strange reports on UFOs, consciousness, and New Age beliefs, often by reviewing a specific fringe book per episode.

WW2: Both Sides Of The Wire | Podcast

A military historian and a public historian break down WWII battles and strategy, analyzing the conflict from both Allied and Axis perspectives.

Ziva Meditation

Ziva Meditation

The founder of a meditation empire interviews scientists, doctors, and mystics to explore potent, often taboo, healing and performance modalities.

Cosmostar Media

A Marathi-language podcast exploring spirituality and occult wisdom through interviews and narratives focused on regional saints like Swami Samarth.

The Astrology Podcast

A scholarly podcast on astrology, focusing on ancient techniques, history, and philosophy for an intermediate to advanced audience.

British History

British History

A historian interviews fellow authors and experts, often on-location at UK history festivals, for deep dives into specific historical topics.

Fightful Wrestling With Sean Ross Sapp

A daily pro wrestling news and analysis network, featuring a rotating cast of journalists for show reviews, news reports, and industry interviews.

History Valley

History Valley

A YouTube interview show where host Jacob Berman questions academic scholars about the historical origins of the Bible and Christianity.

The Filipino Story Studio

A media non-profit creating short, animated videos and documentaries that celebrate Filipino history, cultural values, and modern-day heroes.

Morbid | Podcast

A true crime and creepy history podcast where an autopsy technician and her niece, a former hairstylist, add a dash of comedy to spooky stories.

Mexico Unexplained

Mexico Unexplained

A solo-hosted narrative podcast exploring the myths, strange history, and unexplained phenomena of Mexico, from ancient civilizations to modern events.

When Wrestling Was Real with Matt Lyda

A solo host's deep dives into the characters, factions, and storylines of wrestling's golden eras, focusing on why it once felt so real.

Most Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast

A historical true-crime interview show where the host talks to authors about specific, deeply-researched cases from their books.

Chicago History Podcast

A solo-hosted narrative podcast detailing forgotten or misunderstood stories from Chicago's history, from architecture and sports to true crime.

WideCast Podcasts

WideCast Podcasts

An Indian podcast where real people—from journalists to occultists—share their chilling, first-hand encounters with the paranormal.

Blurry Creatures Podcast

Two podcast veterans explore cryptids, ancient giants, and forbidden history, filtering paranormal phenomena through a biblical lens.

Fall of Civilizations

A solo-narrated documentary podcast exploring the rise, glory, and eventual collapse of different civilizations throughout history.

Inquiry with Kelly Chase

Kelly Chase

An investigative podcast exploring the philosophical fringes of ufology, consciousness, and psychological operations.

Podcast Historyczny

Polski podcast, w którym jeden autor opowiada złożone wydarzenia historyczne jako wciągające, szczegółowe narracje, unikając akademickiego stylu.

The History of Byzantium Podcast

A comprehensive narrative podcast detailing the entire history of the Eastern Roman Empire, from the fall of the West in 476 to Constantinople in 1453.

The Buddha Podcast

A solo-narrated show explaining core Buddhist concepts, history, and philosophy using modern analogies and storytelling for a general audience.

Kaka Balli Punjabi Podcast

Kaka Balli Punjabi

A fearless Punjabi podcast exploring culture, history, and conspiracy theories from a global diaspora perspective.