Apple Podcast Rankings - USA - History

Discover the Top 100 Podcasts in USA

Explore the latest data-driven rankings of the top 100 podcasts in USA. Our comprehensive analysis covers the best Apple Podcasts across various categories, providing insights into the most popular shows, episode lengths, publication frequencies, and leading hosting services. Whether you're a podcast creator or an avid listener, find the top-ranked podcasts that everyone is tuning into right now.

Podcast charts from 31 May 2026

05/31/2026

Average data

Episodes: 399
Frequency: every 15 days
Duration: 00:50:47

Top 5 authors

1. History Hit (6 shows)
2. NOISER (6 shows)
3. iHeartPodcasts (5 shows)
4. Audible Original (4 shows)
5. Goalhanger (4 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (29 shows)
2. Acast (14 shows)
3. Omny Studio (10 shows)
4. WideOrbit (6 shows)
5. Simplecast (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory736Megaphone
63
2Podcast The Team HouseThe Team Housedee takosHistory663Spreaker
64
3Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudible OriginalHistory171ART19
73
4Podcast Hidden History with Dr. Harini BhatHidden History with Dr. Harini BhatRewind StudiosHistory28WideOrbit
52
5Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory670Acast
69
6Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudible OriginalHistory504ART19
89
7Podcast The AgencyThe AgencyRNZHistory7N/A
N/A
8Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory472Simplecast
63
9Podcast World War II with Tom HanksWorld War II with Tom HanksThe HISTORY Channel | Back Pocket Studios | AudacyHistory23WideOrbit
68
10Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1560Acast
69
11Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
12Podcast Family LoreFamily LoreAudacy History27WideOrbit
73
13Podcast History That Doesn't SuckHistory That Doesn't SuckProf. Greg JacksonHistory236WideOrbit
42
14Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory289Megaphone
73
15Podcast Everything Everywhere DailyEverything Everywhere DailyGary ArndtHistory2000Megaphone
59
16Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
17Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
18Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory135Megaphone
63
19Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory273Megaphone
43
20Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
21Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory236Omny Studio
62
22Podcast Stuff You Missed in History ClassStuff You Missed in History ClassiHeartPodcastsHistory2788Omny Studio
38
23Podcast Slow BurnSlow BurnSlate PodcastsHistory227Acast
74
24Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1117BBC
43
25Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory572Acast
79
26Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory58Acast
79
27Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory436Acast
63
28Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudible OriginalHistory142ART19
68
29Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory225Megaphone
53
30Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory181Megaphone
89
31Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory421Megaphone
73
32Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
33Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory591N/A
N/A
34Podcast Noble BloodNoble BloodiHeartPodcasts and Grim & MildHistory316Omny Studio
58
35Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory470Acast
68
36Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History295BBC
43
37Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudible OriginalHistory300ART19
83
38Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1036Megaphone
69
39Podcast The History Chicks : A Women's History PodcastThe History Chicks : A Women's History PodcastThe History Chicks | AIRWAVEHistory368Megaphone
27
40Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory575Acast
69
41Podcast HISTORY This WeekHISTORY This WeekThe HISTORY® Channel | Back Pocket StudiosHistory356WideOrbit
79
42Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2690Megaphone
53
43Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
44Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory326Acast
73
45Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
46Podcast Our Ancestors Were MessyOur Ancestors Were MessyCoco Hill ProductionsHistory24Simplecast
73
47Podcast Ridiculous HistoryRidiculous HistoryiHeartPodcastsHistory1081Omny Studio
43
48Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
49Podcast Legends of the Old WestLegends of the Old WestBlack Barrel MediaHistory315Megaphone
79
50Podcast The Bowery Boys: New York City HistoryThe Bowery Boys: New York City HistoryTom Meyers, Greg YoungHistory574Simplecast
48
51Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
52Podcast پادکست رخپادکست رخRokh PodcastHistory149Acast
63
53Missing podcast logo
The Art Bell Archive
Details temporarily unavailable
Arthur William Bell IIIHistory1525Unknown
43
54Podcast AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory115Megaphone
47
55Podcast A History of the World in 100 ObjectsA History of the World in 100 ObjectsBBC Radio 4History102BBC
32
56Podcast American Revolution PodcastAmerican Revolution PodcastMichael TroyHistory588Megaphone
32
57Podcast Calm History (not A.I. & no loud ads) - Bedtime Sleep Stories for Education & RelaxationCalm History (not A.I. & no loud ads) - Bedtime Sleep Stories for Education & RelaxationHarris | ASMR & Insomnia NetworkHistory112RedCircle
48
58Podcast Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesAaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesiHeartPodcasts and Grim & MildHistory877Omny Studio
63
59Podcast School of WarSchool of WarThe Free PressHistory359Megaphone
69
60Podcast History Unplugged PodcastHistory Unplugged PodcastHistory UnpluggedHistory1133Omny Studio
38
61Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
62Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory164Megaphone
83
63Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory199Megaphone
78
64Podcast Forever AgoForever AgoBrains On UniverseHistory127Megaphone
48
65Podcast Infamous AmericaInfamous AmericaBlack Barrel MediaHistory311Megaphone
79
66Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory69Megaphone
58
67Podcast Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn OrderRachel Maddow Presents: Burn OrderRachel Maddow, MS NOWHistory11Simplecast
73
68Podcast Catholic SaintsCatholic SaintsAugustine InstituteHistory393Simplecast
63
69Podcast Combat StoryCombat StoryRyan FugitHistory226Libsyn
53
70Podcast SNAFU with Ed HelmsSNAFU with Ed HelmsiHeartPodcastsHistory92Omny Studio
53
71Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory550Unknown
68
72Podcast In Pursuit with Colleen ShoganIn Pursuit with Colleen ShoganPRXHistory13PRX
58
73Podcast The History of ByzantiumThe History of Byzantiumthehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.comHistory435Acast
49
74Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory161Spotify for Podcasters
48
75Podcast Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott HortonProvoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott HortonDarryl Cooper and Scott HortonHistory66Megaphone
42
76Podcast Misquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanMisquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanBart EhrmanHistory211Libsyn
52
77Podcast The WallBuilders ShowThe WallBuilders ShowTim Barton, David Barton & Rick GreenHistory1053Buzzsprout
38
78Podcast Ridiculous CrimeRidiculous CrimeiHeartPodcastsHistory501Omny Studio
53
79Podcast The Big Dig Season 4: Mitt & Ted, a healthcare storyThe Big Dig Season 4: Mitt & Ted, a healthcare storyGBH News History59PRX
63
80Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory523Acast
79
81Podcast The Martyr Made PodcastThe Martyr Made PodcastDarryl CooperHistory35Blubrry
27
82Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
83Podcast In DissentIn DissentPacific Legal FoundationGovernment7Spotify for Podcasters
43
84Podcast The History of WWII Podcast The History of WWII Podcast Ray Harris JrHistory672Megaphone
38
85Podcast REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke LamanaREDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke LamanaAudible | Ballen StudiosHistory45ART19
73
86Podcast History of the Second World WarHistory of the Second World WarWesley LivesayHistory371Megaphone
48
87Podcast Medal of Honor: Stories of CourageMedal of Honor: Stories of CouragePushkin IndustriesHistory32Omny Studio
63
88Podcast The Unauthorized History of the Pacific WarThe Unauthorized History of the Pacific WarSeth Paridon, Jon Parshall, William TotiHistory246Acast
73
89Podcast Breaking HistoryBreaking HistoryThe Free PressHistory59Megaphone
48
90Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory247Omny Studio
68
91Podcast Rachel Maddow Presents: UltraRachel Maddow Presents: UltraRachel Maddow, MS NOWHistory21Simplecast
62
92Missing podcast logo
HOLLYWOODLAND
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Double ElvisHistory173N/A
N/A
93Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory70WideOrbit
68
94Podcast Tides of HistoryTides of HistoryAudible / Patrick WymanHistory442ART19
83
95Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory262Megaphone
68
96Podcast The Civil War & ReconstructionThe Civil War & ReconstructionRichard YoungdahlHistory560Megaphone
38
97Podcast OmnibusOmnibusOmnibusHistory700Audioboom
38
98Podcast My Victorian NightmareMy Victorian NightmareGenevieve ManionHistory125Spotify for Podcasters
38
99Podcast Historiansplaining: A historian tells you why everything you know is wrongHistoriansplaining: A historian tells you why everything you know is wrongSamuel Biagetti, PhDHistory194Soundcloud
59
100Podcast Master PlanMaster PlanThe Lever & David SirotaHistory26Megaphone
59

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