American History Hit
History HitJoin 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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 381 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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In 1831, a rebellion erupted in Virginia that sent shockwaves across the United States, and challenged the brutal system of slavery in a way that white slave-owners had long feared. Led by an enslaved man named Nat Turner, he and his followers carrie... more
Their name is synonymous with power, influence ... and tragedy. And with so much of the latter, many have taken to speculating - are the Kennedy family cursed?
To find out more, Don is joined by Professor Barbara Perry, co-chair of the Presidential ... more
The Trail of Tears is one of the darkest chapters in American history: the forced removal of thousands of Native Americans from their ancestral lands in the Southeast to territories west of the Mississippi River. In this episode we focus specifically... more
The United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, best known as the Shakers, emerged in the UK in the 18th Century. So how is it that the three remaining Shakers are based in the US? How did this religion cross the Atlantic? And where did... more
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- 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.
Apple Podcasts5Rijms
United States22 days ago - Good Stuff
Good stories and can never go wrong with Don Wildman. I grew up on Mysteries at the Museum so hearing him on this is a treat!
Apple Podcasts5Jojack012United States25 days ago - Can be very partisan
I am up to episode 50. Many have been very good, but any episode where there could be a partisan slant the guest leaned left some times hard left. Don’t know who is picking the guest but very one sided. The host also is very left leaning
Apple Podcasts245sig58United Statesa month ago - Really? Digitally replacing words to be politically correct?
Nice variety of topics, and it’s both accessible enough for anyone but with enough depth for more avid history fans. I’ve noticed a bunch of reviews saying it’s gotten increasingly liberal/progressive/left… that does seem to be a trend, and while it’s not necessarily my speed, it comes with the territory with academics sometimes, so to this point I’ve kind of shrugged. What finally got me was listening to the James K. Polk episode… inserting a computer-voice over the guest, replacing her use of ... more
Apple Podcasts1FA3IIIdlpUnited Statesa month ago - terrible host
interesting content replace the host, when Don the host interviews experts he cuts them off and says yes as if he knows it all. had to turn it off.
Apple Podcasts1emaildanielsUnited States2 months ago
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Spotify | #26 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #12 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #41 |  United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #58 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #71 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #167 |  France/History |
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This show features rigorous, scholarly history discussions hosted by a history-focused presenter, frequently pairing with university professors, museum historians, and subject-matter experts. Episodes span American history topics—from frontier myths and political power to Civil War memory and foreign policy—often blending archival evidence with contemporary teaching approaches. A notable strength is the consistent use of academic guests to ground narratives, while exploring how popular culture, media, and policy shape historical memory. Buoyed by a clear storytelling voice and carefully sourced context, it's likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy well-researched, debate-ready history with room for nuanced critique and cross-disciplinary li... more
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Recent guests on American History Hit include:
1. Benjamin Johnson
2. Chris Mackowski
3. Daniel James Brown
4. Garry Adelman
5. Tore Olsson
6. David Beito
7. Stephen Aron
8. Professor Clarence Lang
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