
Walking in the footsteps of history, fifteen minutes at a time. Join us for a 15-minute episode covering a person, place, or event in history, and stay for an extended discussion. New episodes and discussions every week.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 422 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

The 15-Minute History Podcast team welcomes you to a new season of Sketches in History. This segment, just for kids, shows that history isn’t just a story—it’s an adventure. Join Lottie Archer as she dives into her extraordinary notebook, where sketc... more
America is often described as a nation of ideas because its founders risked everything for principles in which they believed. But the revolutionaries had to overcome fears in their own hearts and those of their more hesitant countrymen. In this episo... more
In this week's episode, Joe and I discuss the Roman defeat at Teutoburg and how it reflected the Empire's military philosophy.
Join us for pop quizzes and "Sketches in History" episodes every Thursday, and send us your thoughts in the comments below... more
Join us for a discussion on last week's episode with our regular guest Dan Lindsey! Apologies for some audio issues when he first arrived--he was a bit too close to the microphone...
Let us know your thoughts or ask questions in the comments below. ... more
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I read the transcript of one of the episodes on the creation of Israel and it is very biased. Israel is described as though it is doing all it can to prevent deaths of civilians and contrasted with the barbarity of Hamas. Israel’s investigations into casualties is mentioned but not how incredibly biased those are, nor the atrocities committed on prisoners held by IDF. I wonder what their position is now that starving Gazans are literally being shot while trying to get food. Also no mention of re... more
Interesting and smart podcast on the Khmer Rouge. Thanks 🙏. I look forward to listening to more of your great work.
Come on man! Rudder was the Battalion Commander of 2nd Ranger Battalion. He was a Lieutenant Colonel not a Lieutenant!!! Great podcast.
Such a fun way to listen to history when you don’t have time to read every book you’d like to.
Such a fun way to listen to history when you don’t have time to read every book you’d like to.
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Content revolves around impactful historical events, individuals, and cultural phenomena presented in bite-sized, 15-minute episodes. Topics often explore military history, critical turning points, and counterfactual scenarios, allowing listeners to glean insights quickly. The hosts balance concise storytelling with engaging discussions, providing multiple perspectives on the significance of historical narratives. Notably, the podcast encourages audience interaction by inviting listeners to contribute questions and topics, fostering a deeper engagement with history in an accessible format.
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15-Minute History launched 7 years ago and published 422 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on 15-Minute History include:
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2. Brad Meltzer
3. Josh Mensch
4. Dr. Dominic Selwood
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