Top History Podcasts
The #1 history podcast in October 2026 is The Rest Is History, followed by The Team House and World War II with Tom Hanks. This chart reflects Apple Podcasts' official rankings, updated daily.
| Rank | Trend | Podcast | Listeners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UP |  The Rest Is HistoryGoalhanger | 630,000 |
| 2 | DOWN |  The Team Housedee takos | 109,500 |
| 3 | — |  World War II with Tom HanksThe HISTORY Channel | Back Pocket Studios | Audacy | 58,500 |
| 4 | — |  The AncientsHistory Hit | 481,500 |
| 5 | UP |  Plagues with Dr. KeithKeith Sumey, MD | 200 |
| 6 | UP |  History's Greatest MysteriesThe HISTORY Channel | Rewind Studios | 400 |
| 7 | DOWN |  American ScandalAudible | 403,500 |
| 8 | — |  LoreAaron Mahnke | 1,500,000 |
| 9 | UP |  American History TellersAudible | 324,000 |
| 10 | DOWN |  ThroughlineNPR | 483,000 |
| 11 | — |  History That Doesn't SuckProf. Greg Jackson | 556,500 |
| 12 | — |  Sleepy HistorySlumber Studios | 150,000 |
| 13 | UP |  What the Fact with Connor Tomlinson and Carter RoyRewind Studios | 100 |
| 14 | DOWN |  Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin | 2,550,000 |
| 15 | UP |  Dan Snow's History HitHistory Hit | 388,500 |
| 16 | DOWN |  You're Wrong AboutSarah Marshall | 1,129,500 |
| 17 | UP |  After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory Hit | 240,000 |
| 18 | UP |  American History HitHistory Hit | 76,500 |
| 19 | UP |  The Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhanger | 253,500 |
| 20 | UP |  Short History Of...NOISER | 697,500 |
| 21 | UP |  Empire: World HistoryGoalhanger | 787,500 |
| 22 | DOWN |  You're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4 | 535,000 |
| 23 | DOWN |  Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography & MoreGary Arndt | 121,065 |
| 24 | DOWN |  Gone MedievalHistory Hit | 225,000 |
| 25 | DOWN |  Stuff You Missed in History ClassiHeartPodcasts | 979,500 |
| 26 | — |  In Our TimeBBC Radio 4 | 514,500 |
| 27 | UP |  RevolutionsMike Duncan | 1,300 |
| 28 | DOWN |  Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin Industries | 349,500 |
| 29 | DOWN |  History DailyHistory Daily | 255,000 |
| 30 | UP |  John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan Katz | 82,000 |
| 31 | UP |  Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations Podcast | 10,700 |
| 32 | DOWN |  Conspiracy TheoriesSpotify Studios | 2,250,000 |
| 33 | UP |  Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory Hit | 220,000 |
| 34 | UP |  The History of RomeMike Duncan | 289,500 |
| 35 | DOWN |  GunfightersMeatEater | 22,500 |
| 36 | DOWN |  Real Survival StoriesNOISER | 319,500 |
| 37 | DOWN |  The Martyr Made PodcastDarryl Cooper | 160,000 |
| 38 | UP |  X Minus OneNBC | 16,500 |
| 39 | DOWN |  Right Answers MostlyClaire Donald & Tess Bellomo | 55,500 |
| 40 | UP |  HistoryExtra podcastImmediate | 915,000 |
| 41 | UP |  If You Please, Himan Brown’s Radio Mystery TheaterCUNY TV | 1,100 |
| 42 | DOWN |  Not Just the TudorsHistory Hit | 136,500 |
| 43 | UP |  Ask Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig Gur | 31,500 |
| 44 | DOWN |  You Better Win: The History of Ford RacingFord Racing | 100 |
| 45 | DOWN |  Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesCrime House | 57,000 |
| 46 | DOWN |  HISTORY This WeekThe HISTORY® Channel | Back Pocket Studios | 139,500 |
| 47 | UP |  Forever AgoBrains On Universe | 51,000 |
| 48 | — |  Hidden History with Dr. Harini BhatRewind Studios | 19,500 |
| 49 | DOWN |  WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhanger | 211,500 |
| 50 | UP |  Dark HistoryAudioboom Studios | 1,650,000 |
Why History Podcasts?
History podcasts bring the past to life through storytelling. The best shows go beyond dates and names to explore the human stories behind major events. They help you understand how we got here and what patterns might repeat.
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About These Rankings
These charts show Apple Podcasts' official top 50 rankings for each category. Apple's algorithm considers factors like recent downloads, subscriber growth, and engagement. We refresh the data every 6 hours. Unlike editorial "best of" lists, these rankings reflect real listener behavior.
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History Podcasts FAQ
The #1 history podcast right now is The Rest Is History by Goalhanger, according to Apple Podcasts' official charts.
These rankings come directly from Apple Podcasts' official charts. Apple's algorithm factors in recent downloads, new subscribers, ratings, and engagement. We display the data as-is, refreshed every 6 hours.
We refresh the data every 6 hours from Apple Podcasts. Chart positions can shift quickly as listening patterns change throughout the week.
