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Historium

Jake Barton
Eric Dolphy
Alleghenies
Darien Scheme
Jazz
Susanna Cox
Joseph Cox
George Cox
Central Pennsylvania
Appalachian Mountains
Samuel Cox
Joseph Kennedy Jr.
World War II
Operation Aphrodite
Democratic National Convention
Georgia Tech
Cumberland College
Ranjit Singh
British East India Company
British Empire
Afghanistan

Did you ever fall asleep in history class? You’re not alone. History can be boring when focusing on only dates and statistics. Historium seeks to find the narrative of history in some of the most unlikely places. Seamlessly blending history and storytelling, Jake Barton draws you into historical tales you’ve probably never heard before.

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The dawn of America’s drone program in the Second World War changes the course of presidential history. 

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The colonial ambitions of Scotland soon go sideways as they face the full brunt of Murphy's Law. The colonists face disease, mutiny, starvation, and shipwrecks before the backdrop of the golden age of piracy. 

The colony's ultimate fate unites a kin... more

Two boys go missing in rural Appalachia. Search parties scour the foothills, accusations fly, and some seek supernatural help in hopes of finding the pair of lost children.

For the rest of this episode and access to Historium's entire back catalog o... more

Against all odds, Shuja rises again. A figurehead for the British East India Company, he watches as an invading army devastates his homeland—in his name. Meanwhile, Dost Mohammed’s son Akbar Khan leads a counterforce to be reckoned with. In time, he ... more

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Host and Producer who seeks to uncover the narrative of history in unconventional places, seamlessly blending storytelling with historical analysis.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 630 ratings
  • Great stories, but the constant music in background

    I’m noticing on the last few episodes the music is quite distracting and I thought it would only be when the story was making a point but the last episode has had it throughout. Since it’s over an hour decided not to finish. Sorry just my opinion. Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    CynthiaP007
    United Statesa year ago
  • A Love Letter to Humanity

    From the very moment i heard the 1st episode i could tell i had found a kindred spirit. Someone who also looked at shining moments on our long journey here and felt awe, respect, and wonder. The Speaker clearly resonates with the very real people that he explores and sees them for what they are, good or bad, GIANTS. Monolyths of the human story and our species' most infamous children. Their stories show us the enourmous lengths we can go to, the Invictus Anima of our ancestors, and that no matte... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jacob Whitt
    United States2 years ago
  • World Class

    Discovered the show in searching for a history/overview of Robert Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project when I happened upon the Historium: Atomic Dawn series...wow! The writing is phenomenal, they managed to fit such a great breadth of material, created a really engaging story arc and knocked it out of the park. So impressed...and also so personally enriched by their work. Thank you!! Also great in citing their marvelous sources, a few of which I plan to pick-up including the book about the hea... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tolga M
    United States3 years ago
  • Lots of great episodes. I'm not a huge history fan, but i like listening to this podcast.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Stomper
    3 years ago
  • Awesome podcast for history fans!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Daniel
    3 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the captivating storytelling, describing it as refreshing and engaging with a focus on human stories.
Some criticism exists regarding background music in episodes, indicating varied preferences for audio production styles.
There are strong endorsements about the insightful exploration of lesser-known historical events.

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#162
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#227
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Frequently Asked Questions About Historium

What is Historium about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast transforms the traditional perception of history into captivating narratives, taking listeners through intriguing and often overlooked historical events. Through each episode, the host explores a range of stories, from colonial ventures to personal tragedies, making history accessible and engaging by highlighting the human experiences entwined in these tales. Moreover, it emphasizes a storytelling approach rather than a mere presentation of facts, which is likely to resonate with listeners seeking both education and entertainment in their historical explorations. With high production values and a unique perspective on well-researched topics, it stands out within the history podcast genre as a noteworthy choice for those interes... more

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Historium launched 9 years ago and published 91 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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