Podcasts most popular in India●History

How do empires rise? Why do they fall? And how have they shaped the world around us today? William Dalrymple and Anita Anand explore the stories, personalities and events of empire over the course of history. The first series looks at the British in India, covering the East India Company, the Raj, Gandhi, Independence and Partition.

release date: 2023-03-28

1. As good as a history podcast can get! - By far the most interesting podcast ever. Anita, William and their amazing guests take you through a journey and you seem to see through their eyes. Master storey telling matched by some of the best people out there.. you know when you hear them :). So lucky to have access to this podcast thank you!
2023-03-26

2. Absolutely amazing Podcast on the British Empire - This is a must listen for anyone interested in History and Politics of the Indian subcontinet. The insights that William and Anita have based on impeccable research and close interactions with people who know the subject well is something not to be missed. This podcast will definitely help many people re-caliberate their existing perceptions of the British Raj and some of the people involved in the politics of the Indian freedom movement. Further on the podcast is also plans some other interesting Empires like the Ottoman Empire. It’s one of the best podcasts, I’ve heard in a while!
2022-12-30

3. Learn - There are stories that you don’t know and there are stories that were told to you in a different tone. After all, history is written by the winners but updated by the sufferers after the winner is gone. This podcast bridges that gap to help understand what might have really happened. Highly recommended if you are interested in knowing what happened in those decades.
2022-08-16

A light weekly podcast covering the history of India, from 6th century B.C. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider donating to the Snehal Sidhu Memorial Fund (http://tinyurl.com/prkvwll)

release date: 2021-01-13

1. Amazing story teller - I have always been interested in history , especially Indian history! Reading is sometimes boring , hence I decided to hear the podcasts and I chose this one. I am absolutely surprised on how knowledgeable he is is and the way he tells stories of history , it’s very engaging and entertaining! I am so inspired and impressed by him. Thanks much and keep going!
2021-09-02

2. Outstanding Podcast - I stumbled upon this podcast by chance and got hooked on to it immediately. I respect and love that the narrator tells us how dependable/ credible the source is for each of the pieces of information he gives. You know right away that he’s trying to be as unbiased and as true to the story as is possible. He tries his best to get the pronunciations right but sometimes fails. That is understandable considering he is not an Indian by birth. But if you can get beyond this minor aberration, you’ll find yourself on a great historical journey through these podcasts. Highly recommended.
2021-08-27

3. Paints a visual image - This podcast is so beautifully structured that one can actually create a visual map of the geography and the events of that time. I got hooked onto this podcast in the very first minute of the first episode. There are a lot of people pointing out the pronunciation for the Hindi/Sanskrit words; the pronunciation rather makes me research and in turn, retain the information from the podcast. It was hilarious how the narrator called प ण न ‘Panini’. With just a little effort in googling the keywords, you have at your behest the greatest stories of Ancient India. I highly recommend this podcast; such an amazing team behind this.
2020-09-22

4. The stories are all that matter. - This is what could be called the labor of love. It is one and it feels like one. Keep up the good work. As for the pronunciation part, it is pathetic at places, especially when the word in question acquires a different avatar of its own. But the story makes it all worth it!!
2020-06-04

5. History brought to life - This podcast made me truly enjoy ancient history, a subject I had always considered to be dead and obsolete. The narration is brilliant and the content extremely relevant. It gives you the experience of journeying through the past and brings ancient India to life, replete with its passionate people and rich culture! Kudos to the tabla maestro. Those musical interludes are surreal!
2019-08-13

6. Extremely well researched with a balanced presentation. - I’ve been following this podcast for a while now and use it for my ancient history preparation for the civil service examination. The choice of using Pataliputra as an anchor for the narrative is brilliant and makes it easy to locate oneself in the history of a vast and ancient civilisation. Many thanks!
2018-03-15

7. Its great! - I like this podcast. The narrator has great enthusiasm. Also @people getting worked up over accents and pronounciations: one should overlook such trivialities because us Indians also make mistakes about other Indian cultures. Also in history all that matters is the central idea. Hence I like this podcast!
2018-03-01

8. Fun and informative - Yes the narrator has a British accent that takes some getting used to, but once you get past that, he's a great storyteller and throws in lots of colourful tidbits that makes the history come alive. This is the narrator's own initiative out of a clear love of Indian history, so Indian reviewers should stop complaining about the accent.
2016-09-15

This podcast takes you into the darkest and most remote corners of India, where Chandrima Das (bestselling author of Young Blood and Twisted) uncovers how real events and people from history have transformed into magical myths, strange superstitions, and haunting lores. A ghost soldier guarding the Indo-China border; a ‘black magic’ village in Assam; an imprisoned tree in Kerala; a witch-hunt that still goes on. We will make you rethink your realities, question your beliefs, and face your de...

release date: 2023-01-06

The comedy podcast that takes history seriously. Greg Jenner brings together the best names in comedy and history to learn and laugh about the past.

release date: 2023-03-31

Historians Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook are interrogating the past, and attempting to de-tangle the present. They question the nature of Greatness, why the West no longer has civil wars and whether Richard Nixon was more like Caligula or Claudius. They're distilling the entirety of human history, or, as much as they can fit into about fifty minutes. Join The Rest Is History Club (www.restishistorypod.com) for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live st...

release date: 2023-03-30

A weekly podcasting exploring great political revolutions. Now: The Russian Revolution Next: ???

release date: 2022-12-25

Short History Of... continues to be available for free wherever you get your shows. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started. Short History Of... is the podcast series hosted by John Hopkins. Each week, we'll transport you back in time to witness history's most incredible moments and remarkable people. New episodes Mondays. Follow Noiser Podcasts on Twitte...

release date: 2023-03-27

1. Not working for me - I am a big fan of the podcast but recently the show is not playing for me . It only works for minutes and the it freezes. I have connected to multiple wifi networks and each time I am having the same issue. I also played other podcasts on the same wifi and they are working. I expect that this issue of mine solved as soon as possible. Thank you.
2022-12-17

In "Hardcore History" journalist and broadcaster Dan Carlin takes his "Martian", unorthodox way of thinking and applies it to the past. Was Alexander the Great as bad a person as Adolf Hitler? What would Apaches with modern weapons be like? Will our modern civilization ever fall like civilizations from past eras? This isn't academic history (and Carlin isn't a historian) but the podcast's unique blend of high drama, masterful narration and Twilight Zone-style twists has entertained millions of l...

release date: 2022-03-07

1. Dan’s Incredible Storytelling Skills - Dan does a fantastic job at taking a subject & unraveling the history around it in his own unique way. He has got a knack of going into the details, while setting the context around his tale & those details make his content worth its weight in gold. Each episode is an incredible journey through time & its amazing how well Dan captures the drama & emotions involved in it. Keep going Dan, waiting for future episodes.
2020-02-10

2. 'concise, fascinating and fact-based story -telling! must-have! - if you are even remotely interested in events and people past, download this podcast. Carlin selects interesting topics, covers them thoroughly, and makes it entertaining! he presents a balanced view point and has a great 'radio voice' - all coming together for a concise hour podcast. an excellent storyteller in the tradition of garrison keiller, lars brownworth and 'history of rome' series. a 'must-have'!
2010-12-11

Real Dictators continues to be available for free wherever you get your shows. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial. Real Dictators is the award-winning podcast hosted by Paul McGann that explores the hidden lives of history's tyrants. Follow @Noiser_Podcasts on Twitter for updates on our shows...

release date: 2023-03-15

1. Well researched history with phenomenal presentation - This podcast on dictators across the globe has the best production value among all the history podcasts out there. The history itself is accurate, well researched and the writing is exceptional. It takes a humane, victim-centric approach to actions and consequences of some of the most deplorable specimens of humanity. Mr. Mcgann’s somber narration brings it all together and his performance is up there with leading narrators such as Attenborough, Morgan freeman and Werner Herzog. Looking forward to more episodes.
2022-05-02

2. Propaganda - Podcasts are well researched and narrated. These podcasts couldn’t hide the real agenda of calling national heroes of different countries as dictators and malign their image. The real challenge in today’s era is how to identify the hidden propaganda from different narratives. The biggest task is to research and expose the real villains of nineteenth, eighteenth, and previous centuries like the colonisers, invaders and missionaries who managed to grab lands, grab wealth, enslaved men, raped women, killed millions, converted to prophetic religions and started conflicts which will be continued to next centuries. This podcast may not be able to fulfill these expectations.
2021-10-09

3. Very interesting - I’m a student, and this is very informative. What my teachers never taught to us at school, I’ve learnt and gotten informed by this podcast. Really informative. We must realize that the people who we are calling monsters, were actually the artists of gigantic powers. Thank you so much, for this podcast.
2020-09-01

As we celebrate India’s 75th Independence, Hindustan Times’ journalist Prashant Jha will take us through a journey that traces back to how India became one of the first countries in Asia to get freedom from colonial rule and attain its independence. This is a Hindustan Times podcast, brought to you by HT Smartcast.

release date: 2022-08-14

What’sHerName women’s history podcast is hosted and produced by academic sisters Olivia Meikle and Katie Nelson. Committed to reclaiming forgotten history, What’sHerName tells the stories of fascinating women you’ve never heard of (but should have). Through compelling interviews with guest historians, writers, and scholars, Katie and Olivia bring to life the “lost” women of history. Fascinating and funny, thought-provoking and thoughtful, What’sHerName restores women’s voices to ...

release date: 2023-03-15

Lore is a bi-weekly podcast (now also a TV show and book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events, and unusual places that fill the pages of history. Because sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction.

release date: 2023-04-26

1. Entertaining and educational - I never write reviews. But, I am making a special exception for this podcast. I love lore. Not just the namesake show, but stories, whisperings, occurrences unique to a space and time. I always seek Books, shows and sources which can satisfy this innate curiosity. Lore, the show does all of this and more. It’s a wonderful way to keep past alive and learn from it as well.
2017-12-24

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas, people and events that have shaped our world.

release date: 2023-04-27

Power, greed, religion and sex: historian Dan Jones brings the drama of medieval history alive through compelling stories, larger-than-life characters and vivid scenes. In the first season, get to know the most dysfunctional family of the Middle Ages – the Plantagenets – and find out how their scandalous betrayals and bloody politics shaped the world we live in today. In the second season, the saga of history’s most dysfunctional dynasty continues. Richard the Lionheart is on the throne ...

release date: 2023-04-03

Detectives Don't Sleep is the new whodunnit podcast. Step beyond the police tape, as we shadow the real detectives who worked history's most intriguing cases. Brought to you by award-winning podcasters, Noiser. Detectives Don't Sleep is available for free wherever you get your shows. New episodes Tuesdays. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/sub...

release date: 2023-04-03

'In Perspective' is The Swaddle's flagship podcast series, where academics reveal little-known facts about Indian history, society and culture.

release date: 2023-03-26

Explore some of the most powerful ideas, tensions, and political struggles that shaped the modern world.

release date: 2023-03-28

Padhaku Nitin is a casual and long conversation-based podcast where Aaj Tak Radio host Nitin talks to experts and discuss a wide range of topics like history, war, politics, policy, ideologies, cinema, travelling, sports, nature and everything that is interesting. A single episode of the show can be as enriching as reading four books. As we say in the podcast,Chaar kitaabe padhne jitna gyaan milega Padhaku Nitin mein. कब कोई हक़ीक़त से मिथक बन जात...

release date: 2023-03-23

1. ब हतर न - म कभ एक स थ म आपक प र एप स ड स नह स न प त ह वक त क कम क वजह स , ल क न स र एप स ड स न ह … बह त मज द र स र एप स ड आपन आप म एक ज नक र क ह स ब स स प र ण ह
2023-01-21

Echoes of India is the story of India like you've never heard it before. Host Anirudh Kanisetti takes you on a journey through its wonders, from the Greek art of Afghanistan to the thriving ports of Tamil Nadu. Along the way, monks debate, queens boast, and armies roar. From philosophy to politics to economics, the past comes back to life - noisy, breathing, as thriving as the Indian subcontinent is today.

release date: 2021-09-20

1. A history podcast of India worth listening to - I have just listened to one episode the Beloved of Gods Ashoka Maurya. What stays with me is a new perspective of looking at the historical data with scepticism and coming up with a plausible narrative. The listener is open to form their own conclusions. This episode has definitely kindled my interest in knowing more about the period referred to.
2022-08-20

2. Realistic depiction - Worth listening to. This narrative of Ashoka, the mighty, benevolent and able administrator of a unified subcontinent, makes a lot of sense. Because it explains how he used religion to both unify and exclude, while crafting a legacy through edicts, that befits the wiliest of politicians. And ‘benevolence’ in Ashoka’s time must have had a very different connotation to how it is understood in our times.
2022-02-21

3. A pleasure to listen to - I am not history nerd. I was just looking for interesting resources to know about Indian history. And I happen to bump into this podcast and I am thoroughly enjoying it. I specifically liked the subtle injection of humour making it so natural to listen to. The audio production is also very nice. I am hoping it become little more dramatic in season . I am definitely gonna listen to season . Eagerly waiting for it.
2019-02-22

Every scandal begins with a lie. But the truth will come out. And then comes the fallout and the outrage. Scandals have shaped America since its founding. From business and politics to sports and society, we look on aghast as corruption, deceit and ambition bring down heroes and celebrities, politicians and moguls. And when the dust finally settles, we’re left to wonder: how did this happen? Where did they trip up, and who is to blame? From the creators of American History Tellers, Business W...

release date: 2023-04-04

We tell our children unsettling fairy tales to teach them valuable lessons, but these Cautionary Tales are for the education of the grown ups – and they are all true. Tim Harford (Financial Times, BBC, author of “The Data Detective”) brings you stories of awful human error, tragic catastrophes, and hilarious fiascos. They'll delight you, scare you, but also make you wiser. New episodes every other Friday.

release date: 2023-03-31

Learn something new every day! A Podcast for Intellectually Curious People! Learn something new every single day. Everything Everywhere Daily tells the stories of interesting people, places, and things from around the world and throughout history. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, history, science, geography, and culture.

release date: 2023-03-30

Author Dana Schwartz explores the stories of some of history’s most fascinating royals: the tyrants and the tragic, the murderers and the murdered, and everyone in between. Because when you’re wearing a crown, mistakes often mean blood.

release date: 2023-03-21

History! The most exciting and important things that have ever happened on the planet. Powerful kings, warrior queens, nomads, empires and expeditions. Historian Dan Snow and his expert guests bring all these stories to life and more in a daily dose of history. Join Dan as he digs into the past to make sense of the headlines and get up close to the biggest discoveries being made around the world today, as they happen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

release date: 2023-03-29

Scientific principles, theory, and the role of key figures in the advancement of science.

release date: 2023-03-02

Those Conspiracy Guys is a comedy, history and True Crime podcast based in Ireland and deals with everything from the out-there conspiracy theories like aliens, time travel, and ancient civilisations to the more grounded, historical and provable conspiracies like political and financial corruption, scientific chicanery and secret government agency shenanigans. From the high concept topics like inter dimensional lizard men, complicated assassination plots and future technology like alternative si...

release date: 2023-01-05

Sarah is a journalist obsessed with the past. Every week she reconsiders a person or event that's been miscast in the public imagination.

release date: 2023-03-13

1. I am obsessed - This is the best part of every Monday. I love how detailed the analysis is for every single topic and how the hosts talk about all these details in such an interesting way. As a science nerd, I was attracted to the Challenger episode and I have been having a blast since then. No pun intended.
2020-11-09

History as told by the people who were there.

release date: 2023-03-30

A podcast for all ancient history fans! The Ancients is dedicated to discussing our distant past. Featuring interviews with historians and archaeologists, each episode covers a specific theme from antiquity. From Neolithic Britain to the Fall of Rome. Hosted by Tristan Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

release date: 2023-03-26

HistoryExtra brings you interviews with the world's best historians, on everything from the ancient world and the Middle Ages to the Second World War and the history behind current events. Subscribe for fresh takes on history's most famous figures and events, the real stories behind your favourite historical films and TV shows, and compelling insights into lesser-known aspects of the past.

release date: 2023-03-30

On History Daily, we do history, daily. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened ‘on this day’ in history. Whether it’s to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the day “that will live in infamy,” or to celebrate that 20th day in July, 1969, when mankind reached the moon, History Daily is there to tell you the true stories of the people and events that shaped our world—o...

release date: 2023-03-31

A podcast hosted by a tamil boy who collect audio from various source for your knowledge. #history #soceity #news #culture #credit2creditors

release date: 2021-03-02

The past is never past. Every headline has a history. Join us every week as we go back in time to understand the present. These are stories you can feel and sounds you can see from the moments that shaped our world. Subscribe to Throughline+. You'll be supporting the history-reframing, perspective-shifting, time-warping stories you can't get enough of - and you'll unlock access to our sponsor-free feed of the show. Learn more at plus.npr.org/throughline

release date: 2023-03-30

1. The Phoebus Cartel - I've heard NPR produced podcasts are known to be the best. So I started listening Throughline from their recent episode "The Phoebus Cartel" and it turned out to be great. NPR keenly values every minute of their listeners by setting the knowledge pace throughout the episode. Kindly make NPR productions available in Spotify.
2019-03-28

From Altruism to Wittgenstein, philosophers, theories and key themes.

release date: 2023-02-16

From Napoleonic battles to Cold War confrontations, the Normandy landings to 9/11, this podcast opens up fascinating new perspectives on how wars have shaped and changed our modern world. Each week, twice a week, war historian, writer, and broadcaster, James Rogers, teams up with fellow historians, veterans, and experts to reveal astonishing new histories of inspirational leadership, breakthrough technologies, and era defining battles. Together they highlight the stark realities and consequences...

release date: 2023-03-27

This show is collective podcast of the Ulagai Maatriya Thalaivargal from Hello Vikatan !

release date: 2022-08-18

Interviews, musings and extra material from the makers of Dan Carlin's Hardcore History. If it did not fit in the HH feed it's probably here

release date: 2023-02-14

In a country obsessed with gossip, the great and the good fear one thing more than any other - scandal. British scandals change the course of history. They bring down governments, overthrow the rich and cause the mighty to fall. Some are about sex, others about money. In the end, they’re all about power. But often at the heart of a scandal, there are ordinary human stories, stories of those caught up in the swirl of outrage. Who was really to blame for what happened? Why did they do it? An...

release date: 2023-04-04

Discover ancient Egypt, in their own words. This podcast uses ancient texts and archaeology to uncover the lost world of the Nile Valley. A tale of pharaohs, pyramids, gods, and people. The show is written by a trained Egyptologist and uses detailed, up-to-date research. We dive deep into the ancient society, to uncover their fascinating tales.

release date: 2023-03-21

Tune in to hear Katy and Nathan pair cocktails with amazing women of history. Cheers!

release date: 2023-03-22

A limited narrative podcast series focusing on synthesizers, drum machines and the musicians who use them.

release date: 2023-03-29

This is a new show from Ananda Vikatan Sol Vazhi Payanam, a storytelling series by Writer Bava Chelladurai. This show is Now available on all podcast streaming platforms.

release date: 2023-01-26

An ex-Al Qaeda jihadi turned MI6 spy and a former monk turned filmmaker, have been embedded at the heart of conflicts in the Middle East. Together Aimen Dean and Thomas Small unpack the realities of war, fundamentalism and their global implications through first-hand experience.

release date: 2022-11-10

The spy who changed history and a great-aunt's double life. In season one we met the scientist who might have stopped the atomic bomb. In season two we meet the man who stole it.

release date: 2023-03-22

1. This podcast changed my many perceptions-Brilliant - When I started listening to The Bomb, I was struggling to understand due to very fast speaking speed. To overcome my limitations I started listening to each podcast twice. Thankfully I got the rhythm of the podcaster and started enjoying it, but till date I listen every episode twice for different reason. First I listen to it to go through the story and then I listen it again to make notes. It is an amazing work of research and what a beautiful narration of both the podcasters. The facts presented has changed my perception degrees. The world of deceit, the role of scientists and politicians, the games played by powers, the characters who give everything of theirs to their beliefs and the innocent people who face the brunt for no reasons. The entire story so far is unfolding exactly like it’s central theme, full of suspense. Thanks very much for such engaging work. Also a request- can this be published as a book? Regards, Piyush Srivastava ( New Delhi - India)
2022-08-15

This podcast investigates the curious history of invention and innovation. Did Thomas Edison take credit for things he didn’t actually invent? What everyday items have surprising origins? And would man have ever got to the moon without… the bra? Each episode host Dallas Campbell dives into stories of flukey discoveries, erased individuals and merky marketing ploys with the help of experts, scientists and historians. Expect new episodes every Wednesday and Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See ...

release date: 2023-03-26

Love the Tudor dynasty, or royal history in general? We interview your favorite historians and authors as well as tell you the stories of the era and beyond. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-larson/support

release date: 2023-03-30

In the early 1970s, the future of abortion in America was far from settled. Roe v. Wade would change everything, though few knew it at the time. For the seventh season of Slate’s Slow Burn, host Susan Matthews explores the path to Roe—a time when more Republicans than Democrats supported abortion rights. You’ll hear the forgotten story of the first woman ever to be convicted of manslaughter for having an abortion, the unlikely Catholic power couple who helped ignite the pro-life movement, ...

release date: 2023-02-24

Two women. Half the population. Several thousand years of history. About an hour.

release date: 2023-03-09

Black scuba divers across the world are searching for buried shipwrecks from the transatlantic slave trade, when millions of enslaved Africans were trafficked to the Americas during the 15th to the 19th centuries. A new six-part podcast series, Into the Depths, follows National Geographic Explorer Tara Roberts as she sets off on the journey of a lifetime to meet the divers, marine archaeologists, descendants of those brought over on ships, and historians investigating the lost stories of the sla...

release date: 2022-06-15

In our brand new HistoryExtra podcast series, travel journalist and history fan Paul Bloomfield virtually roams the streets and sites of great European metropolises in the company of a series of expert historian guides. Together they’ll be delving into each city’s origin myths and uncovering stories of shifting populations, conflict, culture, turbulence and triumph. And along the way, they’ll highlight some top tourist tips for history-loving globetrotters.

release date: 2023-04-07