Lectures in History
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Lectures in History

C-SPAN

English United States History News Politics
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Episodes
412
Episodes in dataset
Apple Rating
4.2 / 5
730 Apple ratings
Cadence
Weekly
~every 5.67152 days
Since
Aug 28, 2014
First episode
Latest
Jun 14, 2026
Active

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Established Catalog

412 episodes for longitudinal research

Content Profile

Category
History, News, Politics
Language
English
Region
United States
Format
Episodic
Content Rating
Clean or unspecified

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Go back to school with the country's top professors lecturing on a variety of topics in American history. New episodes posted every Saturday evening. From C-SPAN, the network that brings you "After Words" and "C-SPAN's The Weekly" podcasts.

Recent Content Cues

Revolutionary War Roots of the Civil War
Jun 14, 2026
When the Sea Came Alive - An Oral History Of D-Day
Jun 07, 2026
The Serial Killer H.H. Holmes
May 31, 2026

Recent Episodes

Revolutionary War Roots of the Civil War

Jun 14, 2026 1h 29m

Bancroft and Pulitzer Prize winning historian Gordon Wood delivered a talk titled "The Revolutionary Roots of the Civil War." Professor Wood discussed the Founders views on slavery and argued that…

When the Sea Came Alive - An Oral History Of D-Day

Jun 07, 2026 1h 15m

Author Garrett Graff discussed his oral history of the allied invasion of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944. This event took place at the Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College in…

The Serial Killer H.H. Holmes

May 31, 2026 50m

Nebraska history professor James Garza teaches a class on H.H. Holmes, described as "America's First Serial Killer," and his crimes during the Gilded Age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

FEED DROP A250: Abraham Lincoln and Conditions Leading to the Civil War

May 24, 2026 1h 12m

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edda Fields-Black and other scholars gathered by the Abraham Lincoln Institute explored Lincoln and the paths leading up to the Civil War. The event took place at Ford's…

FEED DROP: 2026 Commencement Speeches: Ron DeSantis, Muriel Bowser, Scott Bessent & James Patterson

May 22, 2026 1h 22m

Hear another collection of memorable 2026 commencement speeches from campuses across the country featuring Erika Kirk, Ron DeSantis, Muriel Bowser, Scott Bessent, and bestselling author James…

FEED DROP: 2026 Commencement Speeches: Hilary Duff, Gretchen Whitmer, Hugh Jackman, Nancy Pelosi & Jalen Rose

May 22, 2026 1h 34m

Highlights from the 2026 commencement season featuring speeches from Hilary Duff, Gretchen Whitmer, Hugh Jackman, Nancy Pelosi, and Jalen Rose. Hear advice and reflections on leadership, creativity,…

The History of the Oil Business

May 17, 2026 56m

University of Iowa professor Richard Priest traces the history of the oil business from rudimentary drilling to John Rockefeller's Standard Oil Company and how competition grew across the globe. …

Red Dead's History - A Video Game, An Obsession, and America's Violent Past

May 10, 2026 1h 11m

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, history professor Tore Olsson discussed what the video games Red Dead Redemption 1 and 2 get right and wrong about American history. This event was hosted by Union…

FEED DROP: BN+ - Bob Crawford, "America's Founding Son"

May 03, 2026 1h 2m

This week, Lectures in History is taking a break— So we’re bringing you Booknotes+. Hosted by Brian Lamb, this episode features  Bob Crawford—of The Avett Brothers—on his book America’s Founding…

FEED DROP: America's Book Club with Beverly Gage

Apr 26, 2026 1h 3m

Historian and Yale University Professor Beverly Gage joined David M. Rubenstein to discuss her Pulitzer Prize winning biography of former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover and her road trip across the…

"Whiteness" & U.S. Citizenship

Apr 19, 2026 1h 7m

USC lecturer Nora Lessersohn looks at how racial classifications were used during the naturalization process throughout American history. This lecture takes place at University of Southern…

Allen Guelzo on Abraham Lincoln

Apr 12, 2026 53m

University of Florida professor Allen Guelzo teaches a class on Abraham Lincoln's intellectual interests and how the 16th president was more than just a talented politician. Learn more about your…

FEED DROP BN+: Investigative Journalist Seth Harp Explores The Fort Bragg Cartel

Apr 06, 2026 1h 18m

Seth Harp is a lawyer and an Iraq war veteran and an investigative writer and journalist. His first book, "The Fort Bragg Cartel," is about drug trafficking and murder in the Special Forces. Near the…

2002 George W. Bush Speech Making the Case for Military Action in Iraq

Mar 28, 2026 1h 10m

The October 2002 speech by George W. Bush making the case for military action in Iraq was the topic of a class taught by University of Kansas political communication professor Robert Rowland. The…

President Jimmy Carter's Impact On the End of the Cold War

Mar 21, 2026 1h

Gonzaga history professor Robert Donnelly argues that Jimmy Carter's role in ending the Cold War has largely been overlooked. He looks at how the 39th president's policies weakened the Soviet Empire.…

FEED DROP: BN+ David Sirota "Master Plan"

Mar 15, 2026 1h 10m

David Sirota, who is based in Denver, Colorado, has some very strong views about money and politics. His book is called "Master Plan: The Hidden Plot to Legalize Corruption in America." There are 11…

Hawaiian History and Culture

Mar 08, 2026 39m

Gonzaga University professor Veta Schlimgen chronicles the history of Hawaii and how it maintained its culture after becoming a U.S. state in 1959. Gonzaga University is located in Spokane,…

Supreme Court Cases and Privacy

Mar 01, 2026 51m

History professor Lawrence Cappello analyzes Supreme Court cases that address the right to privacy, focusing on police and phone wiretaps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

The Spanish-American War

Feb 21, 2026 1h 10m

University of Louisville history professor Matthew Goldberg chronicles the 1898 Spanish-American War, fought primarily in Cuba, Guam, and the Philippines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

Reaganomics

Feb 15, 2026 53m

Brigham Young University professor Grant Madsen examines supply-side economics which was termed "Reaganomics." Brigham Young University is located in Provo, Utah. Learn more about your ad choices.…

Publishing Analytics

Frequency
~every 5.67152 days
Weekly
Avg Duration
1h 7m
Consistency
88%
Format
Episodic
Since
Aug 28, 2014
Latest
Jun 14, 2026

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Region
United States
Hosting
feeds.megaphone.fm

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