American History Hit

History Hit

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Join Don Wildman twice a week for your hit of American history, as he explores the past to help us understand the United States of today.

We’ll hear how codebreakers uncovered secret Japanese plans for the Battle of Midway, visit Chief Powhatan as he prepares for war with the British, see Walt Disney accuse his former colleagues of being communists, and uncover the dark history that lies beneath... more

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	400	Founded	4 years ago
Number of Listeners		Category	History

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Latest Episodes

Inside a Serial Killer's 'Murder Castle'

He's one of the most famous serial killers in American history... but how much of H.H Holmes' gruesome crimes were sensationalised by the press at the time?

Our guest today is Dr. Harold Schechter, professor at Queen’s College, City University of Ne... more

4 Jun 2026 • 44 min

How 'New Amsterdam' Became 'New York'

Have you ever wondered how Harlem got its name? There are countless remnants of the Dutch colony on Manhattan island. But when did it end? And why?

Don is joined by best selling author Russell Shorto to discuss the British takeover of New Amsterdam.... more

1 Jun 2026 • 42 min

Worst Siege of the Civil War: Vicksburg

The Siege of Vicksburg was a pivotal turning point in the Civil War. Should the Union capture the stronghold, the South's hold on the Mississippi would be broken forever... But what about the lives of those trapped inside the city? And what measures ... more

28 May 2026 • 50 min

When Was the Revolutionary War Won?

In 1775, revolutionaries went to war against the British. Seeking independence from colonial ties, they fought more than 150 battles over eight years.

A relatively new nation of just 2.5 million people facing off against the greatest military power ... more

25 May 2026 • 48 min • Most popular

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Recent Guests

Lindsay Privette

Associate Professor of History at Anderson University; author of The Surgeon's Battle, How Medicine Won the Vicksburg Campaign and Changed the Civil War

Anderson University

Episode: Worst Siege of the Civil War: Vicksburg

Jonathan Bratton

Engineer officer and command historian

United Kingdom (military historian)

Episode: When Was the Revolutionary War Won?

Abigail Mullen

Assistant Professor of Naval History at the United States Naval Academy

United States Naval Academy

Episode: America's War Against Pirates

David Silverman

Professor of history at George Washington University, expert on Native American life in colonial New England

George Washington University

Episode: King Phillip's War

Thomas Swensen

Professor of ethnic, gender, and disability studies, University of Utah

University of Utah

Episode: Annexation of Alaska

Thomas Hamm

Emeritus professor of history and Quaker scholar in residence at Earlham College

Earlham College

Episode: The Quaker Who Put Penn in Pennsylvania

Bradford Wineman

Adjunct professor at Georgetown University Center for Security Studies, author on the Chancellorville campaign

Georgetown University, US Army Campaigns of the Civil War Series

Episode: Stonewall Jackson's Last Battle: Chancellorsville

Lori Rogers-Stokes

Historian

New England's Hidden Histories; author

Episode: A Day in the Life of a Puritan

Alexander Rose

Historian and author of Washington's Spies, The Story of America's First Spy Ring

Historian and author

Episode: George Washington's Spies

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Don Wildman

Host of American History Hit

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings

Misinformation
All the Lds information was unbelievable incorrect. They had no idea what they were talking about.
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yepp7654
United States2 months ago
Kennedy Podcast
Having grown up on cape cod and lived in the same town as the kennedys, I found this particular podcast interesting. However, I found it a bit disingenuous how the guest sugar-coated Joseph Kennedy’s Antisemitism and support of Fascism by saying he turned “toxic.” Additionally, the same can be said of Ted Kennedy’s culpability in the Chappaquiddick case by referencing this event as part of the curse, when he was drunk. This wasn’t accurate history.
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AnatheaC
United States2 months ago
Love this.
Learn something new every
single episode. Thank you 🙏
Apple Podcasts
5
jeckles88
United Kingdom2 months ago
Shakers
I was very interested in the episode on Shakers. The host didn’t seem to realize it wasn’t about the Quakers. He interjected over and over about the Quakers in an awkward way which took away from the conversation.
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drm980
United States2 months ago
Historians Aren’t Automatically Interesting
I love this podcast. The only time I don’t love it is when you have an author or historian who isn’t the most fascinating interview subject. Thankfully, Don Wildman can keep the conversation alive, but he has to do more work on some episodes. I thought the Donner Party ep would be great, but I don’t think the guest could have spoken with any passion if he was lit on fire. Otherwise, Don Wildman is always amazing and as a history graduate student, I appreciate the varied topics.
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United States3 months ago

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Some listeners feel edits and framing can skew perspectives; audience enjoys strong host but desires balanced viewpoints.

Balanced depth and accessibility, with rigorous sourcing noted in many episodes.

High regard for episode variety and host's ability to keep conversations engaging.

Occasional critiques about perceived political slant and guest selection, but consistent praise for storytelling and research quality.

Show is a reliable source of historical narratives, especially for those new to the topics.

Chart Rankings

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Spotify	#26	United States/History
Apple Podcasts	#23	United States/History
Spotify	#46	United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts	#52	United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts	#61	Canada/History
Apple Podcasts	#66	Australia/History

Talking Points

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King Phillip's War

Q: So let's start with an overview. What was King Philip's War?

King Philip's War was a large-scale conflict in 1670s New England where a coalition of Native nations, led by the Wampanoag under Metacom (King Philip), resisted English expansion and attempted to defend sovereignty, land rights, and traditional authority against English colonists who sought to impose their laws and control.

Annexation of Alaska

Q: Why did Russia establish colonies in Alaska and how did that affect Indigenous communities?

Russia built a maritime fur empire with settlements that relied on Indigenous knowledge and labor; while trade and risk shared benefits, there were massacres and coercive labor practices that disrupted Indigenous social structures.

Annexation of Alaska

Q: Who were the main Indigenous groups in Alaska before Russian contact, and how were their societies organized?

The episode emphasizes that Alaska was home to about 23 Indigenous language groups organized around regional networks, with groups like the Tlingit, Athabaskan, Inupiaq, Yup'ik, and Aleut peoples sustaining maritime, inland, and coastal lifeways long before European contact.

A Day in the Life of a Puritan

Q: Did Puritans really name their children with unusual virtue or biblical-minded names?

Names often reflected desires or moments of birth rather than strict virtue labeling; many were biblical, but Puritan naming also included unique, moment-specific names that expressed parental hopes or the circumstances of birth.

A Day in the Life of a Puritan

Q: How were they governed and how did the town system develop?

They created a representative, ground-up government where landownership and voting power were broadened, with towns electing reps to the general court and a shared center around the meeting house that doubled as church and town governance.

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What is American History Hit about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series blends rigorous historical analysis with accessible storytelling, often pairing a seasoned host with scholars and subject-matter experts to unpack pivotal moments in American history. Episodes frequently cover military campaigns, political revolutions, social movements, and long-running cultural narratives, with careful attention to context, sources, and the human experiences behind events. Noteworthy is the commitment to nuanced perspectives, robust scholarship, and a wide range of topics from early colonial life to modern American society, making it a strong fit for history buffs, educators, and professionals seeking credible historical context for media or sponsorship opportunities.

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1. Dan Snow's History Hit
2. History Unplugged Podcast
3. American History Tellers
4. History Daily
5. The Ancients

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American History Hit launched 4 years ago and published 400 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 American History Hit include:

1. Lindsay Privette
2. Jonathan Bratton
3. Abigail Mullen
4. David Silverman
5. Thomas Swensen
6. Thomas Hamm
7. Bradford Wineman
8. Lori Rogers-Stokes

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