Random History Podcasts

Just two cult horror movie extraordinaires taking their fellow listeners back to school as they discuss a plethora of fictional and nonfictional horror events.

Categories: Arts, History

Total Destruction in Cargo Shorts

Categories: History, Society & Culture

Join Rob and Joseph as they chronologically discuss all the notable albums of the punk/new wave movement. From the messy, anarchic noise of the early 70’s proto-punk rockers to the tired, polished death-rattles of the mid-80’s corporate synth-poppers, no stone goes unturned in their quest to fully examine the birth, life and death of “the wave” that produced some of the most beloved songs in modern popular music.

Categories: History, Music

They might start as lovers, family, or friends, but by the end, there’s a criminal and a victim. Every Wednesday, analyze the relationship dynamics and psychology that lead to betrayal, theft, even murder. Crimes of Passion is a Spotify Original from Parcast. Listen free, only on Spotify.

Categories: History, Society & Culture, True Crime

These podcasts are geared to students of World History and AP European History

Categories: History

Welcome to Horrifying History where you are about to hear about the unexplained, paranormal, and supernatural happenings that has stained the pages of history.

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Categories: History, Society & Culture, True Crime

HOPE not hate seeks to challenge and defeat the politics of hate and extremism within local communities, building resilience against the politics of hate and fear, at a national and grassroots level and this podcast explores the myriad of ways it does so. Email us at digital@hopenothate.org.uk for tips, feedback, and opportunities.

Categories: History, Society & Culture, True Crime

Tags: anti-Semitism, antifascism, brexit, democracy, Europe, fascism, Hate, hope not hate, News, Politics, Racism

The Oldest Profession Podcast reminds listeners that sex workers have always been part of the story. Each episode focuses on an “old pro” from history, contextualizing that figure in their own time and connecting their story to the ongoing struggle for sex worker rights. Your host, Kaytlin Bailey, is a nationally touring stand up comic, notorious old pro, and sex worker rights advocate. She’s partnered with the whole team at Old Pros to create an accessible and entertaining resource for anyone who wants to learn more about sex workers and our place in history. https://oldprosonline.org/the-oldest-profession-podcast

Categories: Comedy, History

Without LGBTQ history, there is no American history. Queer America takes listeners on a journey that spans from Harlem to the Frontier West, revealing stories of LGBTQ life we should have learned in school. Your hosts are Leila Rupp and John D’Emilio.

Categories: Education, History

Tags: bisexual, Curriculum, gay, gender, History, K12, lesbian, lesson, lgbt, lgbtq, plans, queer, sexualidentity, SPLC, transgender

“Drowned in History” is a podcast that broadcasts the hidden histories embedded in the cityscape of Memphis. Uncover the stories that give voice to the people and places who have defined – and continue to define – the city.

The modern architectural preservationist movement is nearly 60 years old. Many of the buildings that were erected in defiance of the initial preservationists are now themselves eligible for National Register status. For a society still rapidly changing, how is preservation changing with it? For a city like Memphis, a contradictory place of demand and decline, how does a tool like preservation help inform what our city becomes? To help answer these questions and more, join the conversation with Leah Fox-Greenberg, chief executive of Memphis Heritage.

Categories: History, Music, Society & Culture

Join a husband and wife duo – the skeptic and the believer – as they take you through the spooky tales of Oregon!

Categories: Comedy, History, Society & Culture

Tags: conversation, ghost stories, ghosts, haunted, History, Oregon, spirits

In August of 1619, a ship carrying more than 20 enslaved Africans arrived in the English colony of Virginia. America was not yet America, but this was the moment it began. No aspect of the country that would be formed here has been untouched by the 250 years of slavery that followed. On the 400th anniversary of this fateful moment, it is time to tell the story. “1619” is a New York Times audio series hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones. You can find more information about it at nytimes.com/1619podcast.

Categories: History, News, Society & Culture

A podcast about the dawn of the nuclear age, hosted by Usha Sahay and produced by War on the Rocks, with support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York and the John D. And Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. In each episode, Usha takes listeners on a journey into the early years of the Cold War, telling stories about the dilemmas nuclear weapons posed for American and Soviet leaders, and introducing a fascinating cast of characters who were all trying to prevent Armageddon in different ways. Along the way, Usha interviews scholars and other nuclear experts to help make sense of the many atomic mysteries that have yet to be solved.

Categories: Education, History

Audio Library and Podcast Publishers

Categories: History, Religion & Spirituality

Join host Jason Lemley as he highlights the gold found in the people, places and events of Lumpkin County with a particular focus on what makes the Dahlonega / Lumpkin County community rich!

Categories: Education, History

We take things that don’t need to be modern, and make them so with a mix of comedy and a little bit of millennial cynicism.

Categories: History

Let’s talk about all things Civil War- places, people and events! Come learn more about the war that defined the nation.

Categories: History

Evil Men is a podcast hosted by three comedians – Chris Locke, James Hartnett, and Michael Balazo. Each episode, they select a single evil man, bad person, or fictional character and discuss what made them so damn evil – all while joking their heads off. You’ll hear some super interesting nuggets of information about dubious historical or cultural figures, provided by three guys who don’t actually know what the hell they’re talking about.

Categories: Comedy, History, True Crime