Best 20 Cultural History Podcasts in the US

A curated list of the best cultural history podcasts to listen to. Each listing includes host, booking agent, and producer contact information to facilitate collaborations.

1. Walter Edgar's Journal

Walter Edgar's Journal
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From books to barbecue, and current events to Colonial history, historian and author Walter Edgar delves into

Host

Walter Edgar (Male)

Producer/Network

South Carolina Public Radio

Last Episode Date

Email

****@scpublicradio.org

Listener Type

History Buff, Academic Researcher

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 158

Avg Length

38 mins
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2. C19: America in the 19th Century

C19: America in the 19th Century
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The C19 Podcast is a production by scholars from across the world exploring the past, present, and future

Producer/Network

Society of Nineteenth-Century Americanists

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 15

Avg Length

42 mins

3. PreserveCast

PreserveCast
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PreserveCast is where the past and present meet to discuss how history impacts today and tomorrow. Hosted

Host

Nicholas Redding (Male)

Producer/Network

Preservation Maryland

Last Episode Date

Email

****@presmd.org

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 39

Avg Length

42 mins

4. Asian American History 101

Asian American History 101
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Asian American History 101 is a fun, family-friendly, and informative podcast co-hosted by Gen and Ted Lai,

Hosts

Ted Lai (Male), Genevieve Lai

Producer/Network

Gen and Ted Lai

Last Episode Date

Email

****@aahistory101.com

Listener Type

Educator, History Buff, Cultural Researcher

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 87

Avg Length

41 mins

5. The Rock Art Podcast

The Rock Art Podcast
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Rock art is one of those things that just captivates your attention. The ancient carvings, drawings, and

Hosts

Dr. Alan Garfinkel, Chris Webster (Male)

Producer/Network

Archaeology Pod Network

Last Episode Date

Email

****@ultrasystems.com

Listener Type

Anthropologist, Archaeologist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 27

Avg Length

39 mins

6. Dressed: The History of Fashion

Dressed: The History of Fashion
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With over 8 billion people in the world, we all have one thing in common. Every day we all get dressed. Join

Hosts

Cassidy Zachary (Female), April Calahan (Female)

Producer/Network

Dressed Media

Last Episode Date

Email

****@dressedhistory.com

Listener Type

Fashion Enthusiast, Cultural Historian, Trend Analyst

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1461

Avg Length

43 mins

7. New Books in Asian American Studies

New Books in Asian American Studies
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Interviews with Scholars of Asian America about their New BooksSupport our show by becoming a premium member!

Host

Marshall Poe (Male)

Producer/Network

Marshall Poe

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Cultural Enthusiast, Academic Researcher

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 25

Avg Length

61 mins

8. Real Time 1960s

Real Time 1960s
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Real Time 1960s tells the story of the 1960s — politics, culture, entertainment, sports — day by day.

Host

Joe Rubenstein (Male)

Producer/Network

Joe Rubenstein

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

History Buff, Cultural Scholar

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 43

Avg Length

19 mins

9. Encounter Culture

Encounter Culture
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New Mexico's deep artistic traditions have long engaged with the multifaceted histories and cultures of the

Host

Emily Withnall (Female)

Producer/Network

New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs

Email

****@state.nm.us

Listener Type

Historian, Artist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 11

Avg Length

45 mins

10. Art of History

Art of History
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Episodes from history, viewed through great works of art. No pre-reqs required! New episodes every month.

Host

Amanda Matta (Female)

Producer/Network

Airwave History

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educator, History Buff, Art Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 308

Avg Length

63 mins

11. Hong Kong Heritage

Hong Kong Heritage
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                                              Every week, journalist,

Host

Annemarie Evans (Female)

Producer/Network

RTHK.HK

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

History Buff, Cultural Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

3.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 11

Avg Length

29 mins

12. Wonders of the World

Wonders of the World
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In this podcast, we'll visit 200 Wonders of the World, from the Pyramids to the Great Barrier Reef, to tell

Host

Caroline Vahrenkamp (Female)

Producer/Network

Caroline Vahrenkamp

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

History Buff, Travel Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 308

Avg Length

49 mins

13. Peopling the Past

Peopling the Past
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Join hosts Dr. Chelsea Gardner and Dr. Melissa Funke for a journey through under-explored aspects of

Hosts

Dr. Chelsea Gardner, Dr. Carolyn Laferriere, Dr. Melissa Funke

Producer/Network

Chelsea A.M. Gardner, Carolyn Laferrière, Melissa Funke

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educator, History Buff, Academic Researcher

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 29

Avg Length

33 mins

14. Humanities Now

Humanities Now
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Humanities Now is the official podcast of the Humanities Center at Texas Tech. We feature conversations with

Host

Michael Borshuk (Male)

Producer/Network

The Humanities Center at Texas Tech

Email

****@ttu.edu

Listener Type

Philosopher, Academic, Humanities Scholar

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

39 mins
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