Those who don’t study the past, as the saying goes, are doomed to repeat it. That sentiment feels particularly true in this particular political moment, but it can also be applied to less obvious ...

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 ...

These podcasts reflect the depth, breadth, and possibility of the medium at its best. 2 Dope Queens Unfiltered conversation ...

The best history podcasts actually have a lot to say about the present. After all, as novelist Pearl Buck once poignantly put it: “If you want to understand today, you have to search yesterday.” With ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Whether you consider yourself a history buff or are just looking for an escape from your go-to binge-worthy reality show, the best history podcasts can satisfy your craving for something a little more ...

March is Women’s History Month, and what better way to honor it than by brushing up on your knowledge of remarkable women throughout history? From those you’ve heard about before — like Emmeline ...

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.

"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 ...