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Roman Empire
British Empire
Industrial Revolution
Boston Tea Party
River Nile
Whiskey Rebellion
Michelangelo
Boudica
Colosseum
No Taxation Without Representation
Aswan Dam
Rome
Nero
East India Company
Boston Massacre
Sons Of Liberty
Agatha Christie
Herod the Great
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington

History is full of the extraordinary. Each week, we'll transport you back in time to witness history's most incredible moments and remarkable people. New episodes Mondays, or a week early for Noiser+ subscribers. With Noiser+ you'll also get ad-free listening and exclusive content on shows across the Noiser podcast network. Click the subscription banner at the top of the feed to get started or hea... more

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For five days in early December 1952, a smog descended upon London that brought chaos to the city. By its end, it had claimed the lives of thousands, and seriously impacted the health of many more. But though what became known as the Great Smog was j... more

For decades after the Second World War, the Soviet Union and the United States of America were locked in a conflict of ideology that took the planet to the brink of catastrophe. Known as the Cold War, it was an era of paranoia, fear and mutual suspic... more

The London Underground – often known simply as the Tube – is central to the city’s global identity. A pioneering feat of engineering at the time of its construction in the 19th century, on a typical weekday, the network now carries 5 million passenge... more

The White House, at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., is perhaps the most recognisable home in the world. Built soon after the Americans won their independence from Britain at the end of the 18th century, it has been the stage upon which ... more

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Recent Guests

Christian Wolmar
Author of The Subterranean Railway and host of the Calling All Stations podcast.
Episode: The London Underground
Kate Anderson Brower
Author of 'The Residence, Inside the Private World of the White House'
Episode: The White House
Tessa Dunlop
British historian, writer, and broadcaster, author of The Bletchley Girls
Episode: Bletchley Park
Mary Lovell
Bestselling author of The Mitford Girls, The Biography of an Extraordinary Family
Episode: The Mitford Sisters
Laura O'Brien
Associate professor at Northumbria University and author of The Republican Line, Caricature and French Republican Identity, 1830-52
Episode: Marie Antoinette
Dr. James Dilley
Founder of AncientCraft, teaching prehistoric skills and techniques
AncientCraft
Episode: The Stone Age
Katherine Gazzard
A curator of art at Royal Museums Greenwich who has studied Cook's life closely
Royal Museums Greenwich
Episode: Captain Cook
Nora Creech
A shroud educator and leader of Othonia in North America, dedicated to sharing knowledge about the Shroud of Turin.
Othonia
Episode: The Shroud of Turin
Mark Honigsbaum
Medical historian and author of The Pandemic Century
Episode: The Spanish Flu

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John Hopkins
Host of Short History Of..., known for his captivating storytelling and extensive research that brings historical events to life.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 15.9k ratings
  • Bias is obvious

    I just listened to the White House episode. I so like the narrator’s voice and the quality of the production, but this podcast’s political slant is beyond ignoring. The narrator’s voice drips contempt at times. And some details, still unfolding, are plain wrong. Perhaps it would be best to stick to long past and settled events and leave contemporary events, that you’ve obviously a bias on, alone.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    lflaglor
    United States21 days ago
  • They would rate higher if they quit w/the political bias.

    Podchaser
    2
    AMKitty
    21 days ago
  • Excellent all around!

    One of my favorite podcasts. Interesting topics professionally produced and hosted.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chicoartist
    United States22 days ago
  • Leftist Propaganda

    The producers of this podcast are America-hating, British Leftists. Easy to figure out given the first segment of their White House episode is the burning of it by British soldiers. If there is a person of color within 5,000 miles of the subject they are talking about, they will include it in the episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dan in MD
    United States24 days ago
  • 80/20 great vs terrible

    So good and immersive most of the time. Well conceived, written and read. There’s an increasing, intensely—annoying anti-conservative bias tho. Right now, it’s about 20% of the time. The Victorians episodes were laugh out loud embarrassing in this regard. Please get back to playing history straight. There’s so much worthy talent in your team.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    G. Syme
    United States25 days ago

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Listeners appreciate the high-quality production and detailed storytelling that make complex historical subjects engaging. Many find the host's narration style soothing and informative, making it a go-to choice for learning about history.

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Q: How did Agatha Christie’s personal life influence her writing?
Agatha's struggles, particularly her experiences during World War I and her tumultuous marriage to Archie, inspired deeper explorations of human psychology and the darker sides of relationships in her novels.

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