The History Hour
BBC World ServiceA compilation of the latest Witness History programmes.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 506 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & CulturePersonal Journals | |||
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Max Pearson presents a collection of this week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service.
This week, we mark 90 years since the start of the Spanish Civil War. Our guest is historian Professor Sir Paul Preston, who explains how the con... more
Max Pearson presents a collection of the week’s Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service.
Our guest is Mateja Kurir, associate professor at the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia and the editor of the book, On Power in Architecture.
W... more
Max Pearson presents a collection of the week’s Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service.
Our guest is Jan English from the American Museum and Gardens in Bath in the UK.
We start with the moment the remains of a Native American chie... more
Max Pearson presents a collection of the week’s Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service.
Our guest is Devi Sridhar, Professor of Global Public Health at the University of Edinburgh in the UK.
We start with the birth of an Australian ... more
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- Strangely blind
Having listened to the podcast by Jad Abumrad called Fela Kuti - Fear No Man, I came looking for more about Fela Kuti and found your episode about Festac ‘77. But I was flabbergasted to hear you cover the festival, the military regime in Nigeria, the brutal treatment of Fela and his mother Funmilayo by soldiers, and not a single mention of the brutal colonisation by the British that led to all of this.
Seems strangely blind for a history programme.
Apple Podcasts1Deeol99
Ireland7 months ago A diverse selection of historical happenings. Always worth a listen.
Podcast Addict5a year agolistener alan- The first one
The first time
Apple Podcasts5Sufishuhu
Switzerlanda year ago - Insulting review
Well that’s just rude!
Apple Podcasts5Vote2018
United States2 years ago - Brilliant
Well researched stories, 3-4 per episode, about aspects of history, both well known and totally obscure. Well presented, of course— it’s the BBC!
Apple Podcasts5Bilas PelesUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #204 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #103 |  United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #149 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #49 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #216 |  Italy/History |
Apple Podcasts | #25 |  Chile/History |
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Frequently Asked Questions About The History Hour
What is The History Hour about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show curates a broad spectrum of historical narratives, mixing archival storytelling with firsthand accounts and expert commentary. Episodes span media history, cultural moments, scientific milestones, wartime experiences, and major geopolitical events, all anchored by long-form interviews and primary-source voices. Listeners likely benefit from diverse perspectives, careful sourcing, and a steady thread of human-interest storytelling that connects past events to present-day understanding. A notable strength is the ability to weave seemingly disparate topics—from reality TV origins to conservation biology and architectural feats—into cohesive histories that feel both scholarly and accessible.
Noteworthy strengths include a persistent ... more
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Which podcasts are similar to The History Hour?
These podcasts share a similar audience with The History Hour:
1. Witness History
2. The Documentary Podcast
3. HistoryExtra podcast
4. In Our Time
5. From Our Own Correspondent
How many episodes of The History Hour are there?
The History Hour launched 13 years ago and published 506 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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What guests have appeared on The History Hour?
Recent guests on The History Hour include:
1. Mary Blackfeather Condon
2. Jan English
3. Peter Dessauer
4. Rosa Parks (as introduced/quoted)
5. Enda Kenny
6. Rory Montgomery
7. Devi Sridhar
8. David Hill
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