English History Podcasts

Discover the best English podcasts in the History category. Browse 43,645 shows with 21,552 actively publishing.

Last updated: May 30, 2026

43.6K Shows

A large market for English History podcasts

49.4% Active

21.6K currently publishing new episodes

Total Podcasts 43,645
Active Rate 49.4% 21,552 shows
Avg Episodes 42.8 per podcast
Market Share 1.34% of all podcasts

Overview

English History podcasts represent large with 43,645 shows. Of these, 21,552 (49.4%) are actively publishing new episodes, which is exceptionally high for this market segment.

Whether you're a native English speaker or learning the language, these History podcasts offer valuable content. The variety ensures you can find shows matching your interests and level.

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Growth Trends

English History podcasts grew 76.7% last year, indicating expanding audience interest and creator activity.

Publishing Patterns

Hourly is the most common schedule (21.3% of shows). Maintaining this rhythm helps build audience loyalty.

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Episode Duration

Episodes per Podcast

Top English History Podcasts

1 Dan Carlin's Hardcore History
4.8 (63,689) 12 eps
2 The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
4.8 (61,336) 1698 eps
3 Sword and Scale
Sword and Scale

Sword and Scale

4.0 (61,051) 104 eps
4 Revisionist History
Revisionist History

Pushkin Industries

4.7 (58,310) 200 eps
5 Lore
Lore

Aaron Mahnke

4.6 (44,570) 500 eps
6 Radiolab
Radiolab

WNYC Studios

4.6 (42,510) 653 eps
7 The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

4.9 (40,762) 487 eps
8 True Crime Garage
True Crime Garage

TRUE CRIME GARAGE

4.7 (33,456) 934 eps
9 Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra
Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra

Rachel Maddow, MS NOW

4.8 (31,627) 21 eps
10 Jocko Podcast
Jocko Podcast

Jocko DEFCOR Network

4.9 (30,531) 865 eps

Tips for English History Creators

Ride the Wave

Market grew 77% last year. New listeners are actively discovering—great timing to launch.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many English History podcasts are there in 2026?

As of May 2026, there are 43,645 English History podcasts, with 21,552 (49.4%) actively publishing new episodes.

How often do English History podcasts publish new episodes?

The most common publishing schedule for English History podcasts is Hourly, with 9,295 shows following this pattern.

What are the best English History podcasts?

Check out our curated list of top-rated English History podcasts above, ranked by listener ratings and popularity on Apple Podcasts.