History

Our history editor selects pivotal listens from Black historians, journalists, and scholars that have enriched our understanding of Black History Month in recent years.

The internment of Japanese Americans is a grim and deplorable chapter in the history of the United States—one we must never forget. As we reflect and remember as a nation this February 19, these listens offer a way to honor the survivors and learn from the past.

Whether you're interested in World War II or Ancient Rome, there's a great history podcast on this list to satisfy your curiosity and keep you listening.

Here are a few of the most informative and thought-provoking audiobooks and podcasts about the history and impact of the AIDS epidemic.

Presidents' Day is the perfect time to learn more about some of the political leaders who left their mark on America's history. This collection of bios and memoirs is a great place to start.

Professor, scholar, and author Imani Perry highlights the submerged connections every American has to the largest region of the United States: the South.

The Middle Ages, the period from the fall of the Roman Empire to the emergence of the Renaissance, is a fascinating era in world history. Learn more about the medieval period with these insightful audiobooks and can’t-miss podcasts.

War is hell... but war audiobooks don't have to be! Our history editor curates a list of snappy, engaging listens about conflicts that were anything but.

The author of 'Fates and Furies' moves in a completely new direction with 'Matrix,' a bold and unexpected historical drama set in an English monastery with France's first female poet, Marie de France, at its center.

We live in a new golden age of titles by authors—often professors, often women, often intersectional—who draw upon both personal history and primary sources explicitly to address the question: “What next?” I am personally grateful for the energy and clarity of many of these works, and I set about gathering the best, most inspiring examples. But, reader, to trim and shape this list was one of the hardest curatorial tasks of my career, so I narrowed it down to books published (in audio!) since the beginning of 2020!

History is often complicated, biased, or missing key information, especially when it comes to war. Arm yourself with comprehensive knowledge of the conflict with our selection of titles detailing the Vietnam War.

From beer and wine to soda and spirits, this list of libatious listens was inspired by anything you can pour in a glass.