
A podcast about people and events in American history you may not know much about. Yet.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 230 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryEducation | |||

In the fall of 1889, Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr opened Hull House on Chicago’s Near West Side, full of good intentions to help the poor people of the neighborhood. They were a force for good, providing education, cultural enrichment, and workf... more
Buddy Bradley, born in the Jim Crow South in 1905, made his way to Harlem at age 16 where he learned to tap dance and became a chorus boy. He was sought out on Broadway as both teacher and choreographer, but never got the credit he deserved, and he m... more
During World War II, afraid that major league baseball would need to pause while men were overseas fighting, Philip K. Wrigley, chewing gum mogul and owner of the Chicago Cubs, spearheaded a new professional ball league, this one made up of women pla... more
The Continental Congress voted to break from Great Britain on July 2, 1776, and approved the text of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, but it took weeks for the news to spread throughout the new country and even longer to reach the country t... more
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These are such fascinating episodes looking at underappreciated but nonetheless important topics or episodes in history.
I like the topics, and would really love to engage with this podcast, but the delivery is so slow and unnatural I simply can't.
I found this podcast as I was looking for more information on the indigenous people of the US after watching 1883, part of the Yellowstone series. As I’m in the U.K. I didn’t learn about it at school. The podcast has many episodes that cover what I was looking for, but as they are so well researched and detailed I’ve started listening to other ones too.
Good information, but the opening is soooo slow and halting. I have to listen at 1.5 speed.
Subject matter, delivery: excellent.
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A history-focused show that highlights underrepresented people and moments in American history through expert interviews and archival research. Episodes frequently center on urban reform, gender and race in culture, and the social forces shaping public memory, often featuring scholars, authors, and museum/archival perspectives. Notable strengths include thorough historical context, accessible storytelling, and a track record of interviewing credentialed guests who bring deep research into narrative form. The format tends to balance rigorous analysis with engaging storytelling, making it a strong fit for listeners who enjoy well-sourced history that connects past events to contemporary questions and identity politics.
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Unsung History launched 5 years ago and published 230 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 Unsung History include:
1. Terrence J. McDonald
2. Maureen Footer
3. Emily Sneff
4. Dr. Vaneesa Cook
5. Kathleen B. Casey
6. Shannon McKenna Schmidt
7. Gautham Rao
8. Megan Kate Nelson
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