Explaining History
20th Century history for students and enthusiasts
Nick Shepley
Show overview
Explaining History has been publishing since 2012, and across the 14 years since has built a catalogue of 952 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 440 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 25 min and 29 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language History show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 72 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 166 episodes published. Published by Nick Shepley.
From the publisher
How do we make sense of the modern world? We find the answers in the history of the 20th Century.For over a decade, The Explaining History Podcast has been the guide for curious minds. Host Nick Shepley and expert guests break down the world wars, the Cold War, and the rise and fall of ideologies into concise, 25-minute episodes.This isn't a dry lecture. It's a critical, narrative-driven conversation that connects the past to your present.Perfect for students, history buffs, and anyone who wants to understand how we got here. Hit subscribe and start exploring.Join us at Explaining History for daily modern history articles and news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.