The Top Ten Ancient History Podcasts You May Not Have Heard

There are podcasts on every subject these days. Even the ancient world has been brought into the modern one through this medium. If you are looking for another way to learn about the past, check out this list of some of the top contenders of ancient history podcasts. Whether you want a new option to listen to while you do housework, commute, or jog along your favorite trails, you will find a history themed podcast that fits your interests here.

The History Chicks (Beckett Graham and Susan Vollenweider)

This podcast focuses on the stories of historical women. While there are few on their extensive podcast list that are from the classical period, the number of famous female historical figures starts to climb after the 1400s. Each podcast runs about an hour, begins with a 30-second summary of the historical woman’s life, and has a lighthearted style. The synopsis accompanying an episode includes images, information on the subject’s life, and some ‘find out more’ sources. You can search the episodes by chronological time period as well.

The History Chicks talk about fascinating historical women such as Queen Nzinga. (Public Domain)