Top History Podcasts
The #1 history podcast in October 2026 is The Rest Is History, followed by World War II with Tom Hanks and What the Fact with Connor Tomlinson and Carter Roy. This chart reflects Apple Podcasts' official rankings, updated daily.
| Rank | Trend | Podcast | Listeners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — |  The Rest Is HistoryGoalhanger | 630,000 |
| 2 | — |  World War II with Tom HanksThe HISTORY Channel | Back Pocket Studios | Audacy | 58,500 |
| 3 | — |  What the Fact with Connor Tomlinson and Carter RoyRewind Studios | 200 |
| 4 | — |  History's Greatest MysteriesThe HISTORY Channel | Rewind Studios | 300 |
| 5 | UP |  The AncientsHistory Hit | 481,500 |
| 6 | DOWN |  American ScandalAudible | 403,500 |
| 7 | UP |  American History TellersAudible | 324,000 |
| 8 | — |  LoreAaron Mahnke | 1,500,000 |
| 9 | DOWN |  History That Doesn't SuckProf. Greg Jackson | 556,500 |
| 10 | — |  Sleepy HistorySlumber Studios | 150,000 |
| 11 | UP |  ThroughlineNPR | 483,000 |
| 12 | DOWN |  Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin | 2,550,000 |
| 13 | UP |  Dan Snow's History HitHistory Hit | 388,500 |
| 14 | UP |  After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory Hit | 235,000 |
| 15 | DOWN |  GunfightersMeatEater | 22,500 |
| 16 | DOWN |  Short History Of...NOISER | 697,500 |
| 17 | UP |  The Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhanger | 253,500 |
| 18 | UP |  Stuff You Missed in History ClassiHeartPodcasts | 979,500 |
| 19 | UP |  History DailyHistory Daily | 255,000 |
| 20 | DOWN |  Gone MedievalHistory Hit | 230,000 |
| 21 | UP |  American History HitHistory Hit | 76,500 |
| 22 | DOWN |  Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography & MoreGary Arndt | 121,395 |
| 23 | DOWN |  Empire: World HistoryGoalhanger | 787,500 |
| 24 | UP |  Conspiracy TheoriesSpotify Studios | 2,250,000 |
| 25 | UP |  In Our TimeBBC Radio 4 | 514,500 |
| 26 | DOWN |  You're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4 | 535,000 |
| 27 | UP |  Real Survival StoriesNOISER | 319,500 |
| 28 | UP |  RevolutionsMike Duncan | 1,300 |
| 29 | DOWN |  You're Wrong AboutSarah Marshall | 1,129,500 |
| 30 | DOWN |  John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan Katz | 82,000 |
| 31 | DOWN |  Celebrity Ghost StoriesA&E | Rewind Studios | 100 |
| 32 | DOWN |  Noble BloodiHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild | 253,500 |
| 33 | DOWN |  HISTORY This WeekThe HISTORY® Channel | Back Pocket Studios | 139,500 |
| 34 | UP |  Not Just the TudorsHistory Hit | 136,500 |
| 35 | DOWN |  Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations Podcast | 10,700 |
| 36 | UP |  The History of RomeMike Duncan | 289,500 |
| 37 | DOWN |  Hidden History with Dr. Harini BhatRewind Studios | 19,500 |
| 38 | DOWN |  Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory Hit | 220,000 |
| 39 | DOWN |  HistoryExtra podcastImmediate | 935,000 |
| 40 | DOWN |  The Team Housedee takos | 109,500 |
| 41 | UP |  Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesCrime House | 57,000 |
| 42 | UP |  Dark HistoryAudioboom Studios | 1,650,000 |
| 43 | DOWN |  If You Please, Himan Brown’s Radio Mystery TheaterCUNY TV | 800 |
| 44 | DOWN |  Right Answers MostlyClaire Donald & Tess Bellomo | 55,500 |
| 45 | UP |  WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhanger | 211,500 |
| 46 | UP |  X Minus OneNBC | 16,500 |
| 47 | DOWN |  Calm History (not A.I. & no loud ads) - Bedtime Sleep Stories for Education & RelaxationHarris | ASMR & Insomnia Network | 26,331 |
| 48 | UP |  This is History: The TudorsSony Music Entertainment | 118,500 |
| 49 | UP |  British ScandalAudible | 183,000 |
| 50 | UP |  School of WarThe Free Press | 42,000 |
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.
