The Best History Podcasts of 2026

Psychedelic Conversations

A UK-based interview show exploring the therapeutic, spiritual, and scientific aspects of psychedelics with practitioners, researchers, and healers.

Knits n Pieces

Two friends from Southwestern Ontario host a casual, livestreamed video podcast that feels like a virtual knitting circle.

Archaeologist Ed Barnhart

An archaeologist breaks down the engineering, religion, and history of ancient American civilizations in weekly, solo-narrated deep dives.

Daily Spirituality

Daily Spirituality

A YouTube channel sharing daily short clips of Indian spiritual teachers on topics like astrology, love, and Vedic wisdom.

Good Children: The Podcast

Childhood best friends unpack their shared history of anxiety and performance through the lens of pop culture, nostalgia, and personal stories.

Islamic History Podcast

Islamic History

A solo-narrated podcast that tells the story of Islamic civilization, from its origins to the great empires, in a serialized format.

History That Doesn't Suck

A solo-narrated American history podcast that uses sound design and storytelling to make complex historical events engaging and accessible.

BBC World Service

BBC World Service

The official audio and video home for the BBC's global journalism, featuring a wide array of documentaries, news analysis, and podcasts.

Podcast Baba

An Indian podcast where host Anmol Jain interviews astrologers, numerologists, and spiritual guides on esoteric topics for a Hindi-speaking audience.

Combat Corner

Combat Corner

A New Zealand-based MMA podcast where two hosts casually break down recent UFC fights, news, and review a different drink each episode.

Time and Tide Podcast with Sourav

A Bengali podcast where host Sourav Chatterjee interviews experts on diverse topics like Indian history, personal finance, and Vedic astrology.

The Christian Mysticism Podcast

A Yale history professor and his co-host guide listeners through the lives and theological context of Christian mystics, from the early Church to today.

Art of Darkness

A podcast exploring the lives, works, and dark impulses of influential dead artists, writers, and thinkers.

The Stories of Mahabharata

A solo narrator retells the complete Indian epic, the Mahabharata, in a serialized, English-language audio drama format with rich sound design.

Black Rifle Coffee Podcast

The official podcast of the Black Rifle Coffee brand, featuring its founders and friends in long-form conversations with guests from the military and veteran community.

Learn Dutch with Stories

A language-learning podcast that teaches Dutch to beginners through slowly narrated, illustrated stories about everyday life and culture in the Netherlands.

Kudrat ਕੁਦਰਤ

A long-form Punjabi podcast where host Gurpreet Bal conducts intense, often provocative interviews on Punjab's pressing social and historical issues.

Just Another Knitting Podcast

A cozy video podcast from two New Zealand knitters sharing their intricate projects, from complex colorwork sweaters to hand-knit socks.

Sneaker History Podcast

A podcast exploring the stories, business, and culture behind sneakers, for those who want to understand the industry beyond the hype.

Dig: A History Podcast

A podcast where four feminist historians narrate deep-dive stories from the past, often focusing on social justice and marginalized histories.

Jewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz

Rabbi Dr

A solo lecture series where a Baltimore-based rabbi and history professor offers deep, text-based explorations of Jewish history, law, and theology.

The Money Mondays Podcast

A business podcast where serial entrepreneur Dan Fleyshman interviews successful guests on how to make, invest, and donate money.

Solve For Why

Solve For Why

A roundtable of high-stakes poker pros discussing industry news, strategy, and community drama. The show, 'Only Friends', has now ended.

Sleeping Through History

Sleeping Through History

A solo narrator tells long-form stories of true crime and dark history in a calm, slow voice designed as a sleep aid.

Religious Historian

Religious Historian

Investigative documentaries on the forgotten political, financial, and manuscript history of Christianity.

Big 4 Accounting Firms

A solo commentary show that breaks down the latest news, scandals, and internal politics of the Big 4 accounting firms.

NEVER DONE — The Daily Reckoning Podcast

A solo podcast where a leadership coach breaks down historical moments of crisis into actionable tactics for leaders under pressure.

Conflicted: A History Podcast

A solo-narrated history podcast exploring complex global events and controversies through meticulously researched, multi-part narrative series.

PINKVILLA

The podcast arm of India's major entertainment news portal, featuring candid interviews with film, TV, and reality stars about their personal lives.

A is for Architecture Podcast

Ambrose Gillick

An academic podcast where host Ambrose Gillick interviews architects and scholars about the ideas and theories behind the built environment.

Reviewing History

Reviewing History

Three friends in a New Jersey studio break down the historical accuracy of popular films and share bizarre historical anecdotes.

Short History Podcast

Short History

A historian interviews leading academic experts to deconstruct specific events, figures, and cultures from antiquity.

The Hellenistic Age History Podcast

A solo-narrated deep dive into the political and military history of the Mediterranean world from Alexander the Great to Cleopatra.

Black Studies Podcast

Black Studies

An academic podcast where two professors interview scholars and writers about the history, meaning, and future of the Black Studies discipline.

MMA History Podcast (TM)

A deep-archive podcast documenting the unfiltered history of mixed martial arts through long-form interviews with the fighters and insiders who lived it.

Deep Dive History

Deep Dive History

A solo-narrated documentary series where a British actor recounts the complete stories of major historical and mythological epics.

Friends From Work with Al & Tory | News & Comedy

Two former national talk show hosts riff on daily news, pop culture, and bizarre internet finds with a blend of comedy and political insight.

Predictive History Clips

Predictive History

A clips channel where host Jack Neel prompts recurring guest Jiang Xueqin to explain his speculative theories on geopolitics, history, and future events.

Talk with History Podcast

A historian and her filmmaker husband visit historical sites, then share what they learned through travelogues and expert interviews.

Podcast Tales Mantra

Tales Mantra

An interview show investigating claims of black magic, spiritual healing, and the paranormal with practitioners in India.

The Lorehammer Podcast

A panel of Canadian friends explains the expansive lore of Warhammer 40,000, mixing deep-dives with casual discussions on the game's history.

High Performance Longevity

High Performance Longevity

A science-forward podcast where host Nick Urban deconstructs complex health topics into tangible protocols for optimizing human performance.

The AliTM Podcast

A Pakistani journalist hosts in-depth interviews with global experts on geopolitics, military strategy, and technology, often from a non-Western perspective.

Musicians Reveal Podcast

A veteran broadcaster's deep-dive interviews with funk, R&B, and Prince-affiliated musicians, preserving decades of firsthand music history.

Inspired Evolution Podcast Clips

Inspired Evolution

A podcast where host Amrit Sandhu interviews experts in spirituality, metaphysics, and personal growth, exploring their unique systems and ideas.

Buddhism Podcast

Anonymous, narrated essays explaining core Buddhist concepts like mindfulness, impermanence, and acceptance for a modern audience.

The Italian American Podcast - IAtv

Conversational deep dives into Italian American history, culture, and identity, hosted by a panel of passionate experts and community leaders.

EXTREME POLITICAL HISTORY - VIDEO PODCAST & JOKES

A C-SPAN podcast and video channel connecting current political events to moments from the C-SPAN archives, with a focus on history, trivia, and comedy.

ArchaeoEd Podcast

An archaeologist tells deep-dive stories of ancient American civilizations, from academic theories to his own fieldwork, like you're in a pub.

Lights Out Library Podcast - Sleep Documentaries

A solo-narrated podcast delivering documentary-style stories on history, science, and mythology, designed to help you fall asleep.

Fine Dining Podcast Archives Channel

A comedian's quest to review every chain restaurant and fast food spot by comparing them to the pinnacle of mediocrity: Chili's.

A.D. History Podcast

Two hosts chronicle world history decade by decade, starting from 1 AD, in a quest to reach the present day.

The Sacred Travel Podcast

The Sacred

Explores the transformative power of travel to ancient and sacred sites, focusing on the inner journey of personal growth and spiritual connection.

BioTech Insights

BioTech Insights

A university-led podcast from Oregon State University demystifying plant biotechnology and genetic engineering for a general audience.

New Founding Podcast

A venture firm's podcast exploring the future of American civilization with builders, technologists, and political strategists.

Archaeology Podcast Network

A network of distinct podcasts for professional and amateur archaeologists, covering academic research, industry news, and pop culture analysis.

Primal Parenting Podcast

Primal Parenting

A podcast arguing that modern parenting advice is flawed and parents should trust their "primal" instincts, backed by select scientific findings.

History of English Podcast

A solo-narrated, chronological journey through the history of the English language, linking its evolution to major historical events.