The Rest Is History podcast1.The Rest Is HistoryGoalhanger Podcasts

Sergei & the Westminster Spy Ring podcast2.Sergei & the Westminster Spy RingCarole Cadwalladr and Peter Jukes

The Rest Is Classified podcast3.The Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhanger

Dan Snow's History Hit podcast4.Dan Snow’s History HitHistory Hit Network

History's Greatest Conspiracy Theories podcast5.History’s Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory Extra

British Scandal podcast6.British ScandalWondery

Short History Of... podcast7.Short History Of…Noiser

The Spy Who podcast8.The Spy WhoWondery

Empire podcast9.EmpireGoalhanger Podcasts

Real Dictators podcast10.Real DictatorsNoiser

The Ancients podcast11.The AncientsTristan Hughes

Gone Medieval podcast12.Gone MedievalHistory Hit

History Extra podcast13.History Extra podcastImmediate Media

In Our Time podcast14.In Our TimeMelvyn Bragg

Legacy podcast15.LegacyWondery, Goalhanger

Not Just the Tudors podcast16.Not Just the TudorsSuzannah Lipscomb

You're Dead To Me podcast17.You’re Dead To MeGreg Jenner

Fall of Civilizations Podcast18.Fall of Civilizations PodcastPaul Cooper

After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal podcast19.After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory Hit

16 Sunsets podcast20.16 SunsetsAntica Productions

900 Degrees podcast21.900 DegreesWhat’s the Story? Sounds

A History of the World in Spy Objects podcast22.A History of the World in Spy ObjectsSPYSCAPE

A Race Around the World: Based on the True Adventures of Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland podcast23.A Race Around the World: Based on the True Adventures of Nellie Bly and Elizabeth BislandAdrien Behn

And Colossally That's History! podcast24.And Colossally That’s History!The Race Media

As I Remember It: Bertie Ahern & The Good Friday Agreement podcast25.As I Remember It: Bertie Ahern & The Good Friday AgreementNewstalk

Bad Manors podcast26.Bad ManorsiHeart

Battleground: Ukraine podcast27.Battleground: UkraineGoalhanger Podcasts

Being Roman with Mary Beard podcast28.Being Roman with Mary BeardBBC

Better Known podcast29.Better Known

Blood on the Dance Floor podcast30.Blood on the Dance FloorBBC

Cities through the centuries podcast31.Cities through the centuriesHistory Extra, BBC History Magazing

CONFLICTED podcast32.CONFLICTEDMessage Heard

Cotton Capital podcast33.Cotton CapitalThe Guardian

Crosshairs podcast34.CrosshairsWhat's the Story? Sounds

D-Day: The Tide Turns podcast35.D-Day: The Tide TurnsNOISER

Discours & Plaidoiries podcast36.Discours & PlaidoiriesJean-Michel Venden

Dramas podcast37.DramasBBC World Service

Dynamite Doug podcast38.Dynamite DougProject Brazen

Evil Genius with Russell Kane podcast39.Evil Genius with Russell KaneBBC

Heirs of Enslavement podcast40.Heirs of EnslavementPersephonica

History Daily podcast41.History DailyNoiser

History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps podcast42.History of Philosophy Without Any GapsPeter Adamson

History's Secret Heroes podcast43.History’s Secret HeroesBBC

Hollywood Exiles podcast44.Hollywood ExilesBBC

Human Intelligence podcast45.Human IntelligenceBBC Radio 4

Killing Victoria podcast46.Killing VictoriaBBC

Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley podcast47.Lady Killers with Lucy WorsleyBBC

Lost Voices podcast48.Lost VoicesDaily Mail

Mag Hags podcast49.Mag HagsFranki Cookney & Lucy Douglas

Military History Plus podcast50.Military History PlusSpencer Jones & Gary Sheffield

The best History podcasts UK

Understanding the past is unlocking the present. These history podcasts immerse you into countries’ pasts from the mouth of experts. They will uncover the unique events of wars, conflicts, and World powers.
Even if you don’t like history, you will do with shows like You’re Dead to Me by Greg Jenner. A very compelling podcast that explains the past hilariously. If you used to snooze in history class, you would never do it again. On the contrary, podcasts like Short Story OF cut a long story short. Moreover, they teach you this subject in a language easy you can understand.
You may also find awesome UK history podcasts like The Rest is History and Real Dictators. They unveil the past of England in 30 minutes or less per episode. Meanwhile, Real Dictators looks into the most tyrannical governors and help understand the current political situation of countries under a dictatorship government today.
Some of the best history podcasts, like British Scandals, are quite controversial too. They talk about events that once occurred in England and still have many secrets. This type of English and Irish history podcasts aim at listeners interested in gossip and historical facts that are publicly accepted.
By Michael Hobbes and Sarah Marshall, programs like You’re wrong about intend to debunk well-established concepts. They let know their perception with no shame. This is what most people are looking for. However, the most significant part of the audience seeks other standpoints.
Also, with the BBC history podcast, you will get updated with the latest news from the BBC-dedicated magazine. The BBC shows focus more on England and how the country has evolved. They shed light on the conquest of Ireland, Africa, and other territories. James Rogers and his podcast ‘War’ also discuss the armed conflicts that changed our planet. This is a history of the world podcast not to miss.
Additionally, you will learn about ancient times and the Middle Ages, including a history of Rome podcast. Among them, The Ancient podcast reveals exciting details related to the Fall of Rome and the growth of the Catholic Church as a political entity. On his side, Dan Snow’s History Hit podcast emphasizes historical locations. He will transport you to the most emblematic places where the most game-changing events in the UK took place.
The shows in this category touch upon the life of emperors, kings, characters, and communities. They also focus on specific situations, like the World War Two podcasts. So take your time and learn about the past differently!



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