Short History Of...
History is full of the extraordinary.Each week, we'll transport you back in time to witness history's most incredible moments and remarkable people.New episodes Mondays, or a week early for Noiser+ subscribers.With Noise...
AI overview.NOISER is an independent podcast creator known for producing engaging and informative content, particularly in the history genre. They have established a reputa…
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On the show
- Garrett Graff1 ep
Audience Interest
- historical events and figures
- ancient civilizations
Podcast Focus
- exploring remarkable historical moments
- storytelling of past events
Publishing Consistency
- weekly episodes released
- active for four years
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- 🇺🇸United States · HistoryHOME#19110K to 564K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · History#824K to 122K
- 🇨🇦Canada · History#718K to 91K
- 🇦🇺Australia · History#714K to 71K
- 🇿🇦ZA · History#35.5K to 28K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
198K to 1.0M🎙 ~2x weekly·281 episodes·Last published 3d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
396K to 2.0M🇺🇸55%🇬🇧12%🇨🇦9%+9 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
218K to 1.1M46K real followers tracked across platforms
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/26/26 | Sydney Opera House | Sydney Opera House is a modern wonder of the world. One of the most recognisable and admired buildings of the 20th century, it is a symbol of modern Australia; an ambitious and outward-looking nation. But the iconic building came at a tremendous cost. A legendary calamity of bad planning and mismanagement, it was one of the most over-budget and long-delayed projects in history, and was steeped in personal drama and political conflict. Why did architect Jørn Utzon’s design prove so hard to construct? What innovations did engineers require to complete the ambitious structure? And how did the notoriously troubled project become an icon of modern Australia? This is a Short History Of the Sydney Opera House. A Noiser podcast production. Hosted by John Hopkins. With thanks to Dr Anne Watson, a curator and author of the book Building a Masterpiece, The Sydney Opera House. Written by Jo Furniss | Produced by Kate Simants | Production Assistant: Chris McDonald | Exec produced by Katrina Hughes | Sound supervisor: Matt Peaty | Sound design by Oliver Sanders | Assembly edit by Dorry Macaulay | Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink | Mix & mastering: Cody Reynolds-Shaw | Fact Check: Sean Coleman Unlock the next two episodes of Short History Of… right now by subscribing to Noiser+. You’ll also get ad-free listening and early access to shows across the Noiser podcast network, including Real Survival Stories and Sherlock Holmes Short Stories. Just click the subscription banner at the top of the feed, or head to www.noiser.com/subscriptions to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 54m 11s | ||||||
| 10/18/26 | Hoover Dam | Truly a modern wonder of the world, the Hoover Dam is one of the great feats of human ingenuity. Its creation was a saga of large-scale ambition and engineering genius executed by a labour force of thousands working in gruelling conditions. The project involved the rerouting of a great river and the construction of a vast concrete edifice, and began as America was in the midst of an unprecedented economic slump. But just what did it take to build this extraordinary landmark? Why was it considered such a vitally important project – and at what cost? And, almost 100 years since construction began, can it now be said that the sacrifice was worth it? This is a Short History Of the Hoover Dam. A Noiser podcast production. Hosted by John Hopkins. With thanks to Michael Green, Professor of History at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Written by Dan Smith | Produced by Kate Simants | Production Assistant: Chris McDonald | Exec produced by Katrina Hughes | Sound supervisor: Matt Peaty | Sound design by Oliver Sanders | Assembly edit by Dorry Macaulay | Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink | Mix & mastering: Cody Reynolds-Shaw | Fact Check: Sean Coleman Unlock the next two episodes of Short History Of… right now by subscribing to Noiser+. You’ll also get ad-free listening and early access to shows across the Noiser podcast network, including Real Survival Stories and Sherlock Holmes Short Stories. Just click the subscription banner at the top of the feed, or head to www.noiser.com/subscriptions to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 54m 28s | ||||||
| 10/11/26 | Mary Shelley | Mary Shelley is best known today as the author of Frankenstein, a Gothic novel widely considered the first work of science fiction. As demonstrated by her Swiss sojourn with the married Percy Shelley and the scandalous Lord Byron, Mary's own life was as sensational and tragic as anything contained within the pages of her famous novel. A real-life Gothic heroine and a serious author, her work profoundly influenced English genre fiction, and continues to inspire writers to this day. But to what extent was Mary Shelley’s work influenced by the revolutionary politics and philosophies of her parents? What rash decisions and traumatic events shaped her work? And how does a scary story written almost two centuries ago continue to enthral readers and inspire writers and filmmakers today? This is a Short History Of Mary Shelley A Noiser podcast production. Hosted by John Hopkins. With thanks to Professor Fiona Sampson, a prize-winning poet and author of three literary biographies of Romantic women writers, including In Search of Mary Shelley: The Girl Who Wrote Frankenstein. Written by Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow | Produced by Kate Simants | Production Assistant: Chris McDonald | Exec produced by Katrina Hughes | Sound supervisor: Matt Peaty | Sound design by Oliver Sanders | Assembly edit by Dorry Macaulay | Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink | Mix & mastering: Cody Reynolds-Shaw | Fact Check: Sean Coleman Unlock the next two episodes of Short History Of… right now by subscribing to Noiser+. You’ll also get ad-free listening and early access to shows across the Noiser podcast network, including Real Survival Stories and Sherlock Holmes Short Stories. Just click the subscription banner at the top of the feed, or head to www.noiser.com/subscriptions to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 53m 31s | ||||||
| 10/4/26 | The English Civil Wars, Part 2 of 2 | The First English Civil War ended with King Charles I defeated, his armies broken, and his cause apparently lost. But military victory for the Parliamentarians brought no real peace. Instead, the months that followed saw an even more volatile struggle, as Parliament turned on itself, and the captive King continued to bargain, delay and deceive. As the search for settlement gave way to renewed fighting, the conflict evolved into outright revolution. And when the extraordinary solution to the problematic monarch was finally enacted, it would shock even many of those who fought against him. Why didn’t the military defeat of Charles I bring the kingdom back to peace? How did Parliament’s victory give rise to deeper division and more radical politics? And why did a war fought to limit the power of the monarchy end with the King on trial for his life? This is a Short History Of The English Civil Wars, Part 2 of 2 A Noiser podcast production. Hosted by John Hopkins. With thanks to Mark Stoyle, Professor of History at the University of Southampton, who specialises in the English Civil War. Written by Sean Coleman | Produced by Kate Simants | Production Assistant: Chris McDonald | Exec produced by Katrina Hughes | Sound supervisor: Matt Peaty | Sound design by Oliver Sanders | Assembly edit by Dorry Macaulay | Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink | Mix & mastering: Cody Reynolds-Shaw Unlock the next two episodes of Short History Of… right now by subscribing to Noiser+. You’ll also get ad-free listening and early access to shows across the Noiser podcast network, including Real Survival Stories and Sherlock Holmes Short Stories. Just click the subscription banner at the top of the feed, or head to www.noiser.com/subscriptions to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 53m 06s | ||||||
| 9/27/26 | The English Civil Wars, Part 1 of 2 | The English Civil Wars are among the most traumatic and consequential events in British history. What began as a struggle between Crown and Parliament over power, money and religion tore England, Ireland and Scotland apart, leading many to refer to the period as the Wars of Three Kingdoms. It was a conflict bitter enough to split communities, turn neighbour against neighbour, and tear families to shreds. By the time it is over, thousands are dead and the victors have exacted a revenge so shocking that many fear they have insulted God himself. But what disagreements triggered the political crisis that eventually collapsed into open war? How did Charles’ leadership fan the flames of rebellion? And once England goes to war with itself, who will dominate in the struggle to shape the country’s future? This is a Short History Of The English Civil Wars, Part 1 of 2. A Noiser podcast production. Hosted by John Hopkins. With thanks to Mark Stoyle, Professor of History at the University of Southampton, who specialises in the English Civil War. Written by Sean Coleman | Produced by Kate Simants | Production Assistant: Chris McDonald | Exec produced by Katrina Hughes | Sound supervisor: Matt Peaty | Sound design by Oliver Sanders | Assembly edit by Dorry Macaulay | Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink | Mix & mastering: Cody Reynolds-Shaw Unlock the next two episodes of Short History Of… right now by subscribing to Noiser+. You’ll also get ad-free listening and early access to shows across the Noiser podcast network, including Real Survival Stories and Sherlock Holmes Short Stories. Just click the subscription banner at the top of the feed, or head to www.noiser.com/subscriptions to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 53m 50s | ||||||
| 9/20/26 | The Peasants’ Revolt | The so-called Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 was the first mass popular uprising in England. A true people’s revolution, it involved not just peasants but also tradesmen, merchants, artisans, priests, village leaders — an emerging middle-class from the countryside. Their demands were radical; an overhaul of a centuries-old system of power held by aristocrats and the church, and the end of the exploitation of the masses by the elites. By the time it was over, a small, disparate band of disillusioned common people had swollen into an army of tens of thousands, forcing the king himself to listen. How did a village ruckus explode into a national crisis? Who were the rebels willing to die for a cause? And who clung onto power after London fell into anarchy? This is a Short History Of The Peasants’ Revolt. A Noiser podcast production. Hosted by John Hopkins. With thanks to Juliet Barker, a medieval historian and author of the book England, Arise. Written by Jo Furniss | Produced by Kate Simants | Production Assistant: Chris McDonald | Exec produced by Katrina Hughes | Sound supervisor: Matt Peaty | Sound design by Oliver Sanders | Assembly edit by Dorry Macaulay | Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink | Mix & mastering: Cody Reynolds-Shaw | Fact check: Sean Coleman Unlock the next two episodes of Short History Of… right now by subscribing to Noiser+. You’ll also get ad-free listening and early access to shows across the Noiser podcast network, including Real Survival Stories and Sherlock Holmes Short Stories. Just click the subscription banner at the top of the feed, or head to www.noiser.com/subscriptions to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 56m 09s | ||||||
| 9/13/26 | The Empire State Building | The Empire State Building is one of the most recognisable structures in the world, an iconic component of New York City’s skyline. Even for those who have never visited, the building is internationally famous thanks to its starring role in a litany of blockbuster films. For decades, it was the tallest building in the world, a title much coveted by American businessmen and architects in the early decades of the previous century. Who was behind this impressive feat of architecture and engineering? How did it become an American cultural icon? And what unexpected events have occurred there in its nearly 100-year lifespan? This is a Short History Of The Empire State Building. A Noiser podcast production. Hosted by John Hopkins. With thanks to Anthony W. Robins, founding member and Vice-President Emeritus of the Art Deco Society of New York, as well as formerly Director of Survey at New York City’s Landmarks Preservation Commission, where he wrote the official Commission report on the Empire State Building. He is also the author of New York Art Deco: A Guide to Gotham's Jazz Age Architecture. Written by Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow | Produced by Kate Simants | Production Assistant: Chris McDonald | Exec produced by Katrina Hughes | Sound supervisor: Matt Peaty | Sound design by Oliver Sanders | Assembly edit by Dorry Macaulay | Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink | Mix & mastering: Cody Reynolds-Shaw | Fact check: Sean Coleman Unlock the next two episodes of Short History Of… right now by subscribing to Noiser+. You’ll also get ad-free listening and early access to shows across the Noiser podcast network, including Real Survival Stories and Sherlock Holmes Short Stories. Just click the subscription banner at the top of the feed, or head to www.noiser.com/subscriptions to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 50m 38s | ||||||
| 9/6/26 | 9/11✨ | terrorismSeptember 11+4 | Garrett Graff | Al QaedaNoiser+1 | — | 9/11terrorist attacks+6 | — | 59m 09s | |
| 9/2/26 | audiobookJane Austen+4 | — | Noiser Podcast NetworkEmma | Highbury | Jane AustenEmma+5 | — | 46m 52s | ||
| 8/30/26 | Nina Simonecivil rights movement+5 | — | NoiserWhat Happened, Miss Simone? | — | Nina Simonecivil rights+5 | — | 54m 43s | ||
| 8/23/26 | engineeringindustrial revolution+3 | — | — | — | Isambard Kingdom Brunelengineering+3 | — | 54m 01s | ||
| 8/16/26 | Salvador Dalísurrealism+5 | — | Washington and Lee University | — | Salvador Dalísurrealism+5 | — | 51m 37s | ||
| 8/9/26 | journalismwomen in history+4 | — | — | — | Nellie Blyjournalism+5 | — | 51m 15s | ||
| 8/2/26 | Ned KellyAustralian history+4 | — | 'Tell em I Died Game': The Legend of Ned Kelly | — | Ned KellyKelly gang+5 | — | 49m 48s | ||
| 7/26/26 | longitudenavigation+4 | — | Royal Museums Greenwich | — | longitudenavigation+6 | — | 55m 15s | ||
| 7/19/26 | Irish historyEaster Rising+4 | — | University College Dublin | IrelandDublin | Easter RisingIrish independence+7 | — | 53m 52s | ||
| 7/12/26 | Space ShuttleChallenger Disaster+3 | — | NASADark Star: A New History of the Space Shuttle | — | ChallengerNASA+5 | — | 52m 45s | ||
| 7/5/26 | Brink’s-Mat robberyBritish history+5 | — | NoiserThe Curse of Brink’s-Mat: 25 years of Murder and Mayhem | — | Brink’s-Matrobbery+5 | — | 50m 18s | ||
| 7/3/26 | Founding FathersDeclaration of Independence+3 | — | NOISERThe Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution | United States | Founding FathersDeclaration of Independence+4 | — | 57m 47s | ||
| 6/28/26 | Hurricane KatrinaNew Orleans+5 | — | — | New Orleans | Hurricane KatrinaNew Orleans+5 | — | 51m 33s | ||
| 6/21/26 | gangstersLondon+4 | — | Noiser | — | Kray Twinsgangsters+6 | — | 52m 51s | ||
| 6/16/26 | American historyFounding Fathers+5 | — | Noiser Podcast Network | Boston | Founding FathersAmerican Dream+6 | — | 59m 54s | ||
| 6/14/26 | Punk✨ | Punk movementBritish youth culture+3 | — | No Future: Punk, Politics and British Youth Culture | — | PunkBritish youth+4 | — | 50m 13s | |
| 6/7/26 | Jacques Cousteauocean exploration+3 | — | NoiserBlue Planet+2 | — | Jacques CousteauAqua-Lung+5 | — | 54m 41s | ||
| 5/31/26 | CharlemagneEuropean history+4 | — | American MedievalOathbreakers: The War of Brothers that Shattered an Empire and Made Medieval Europe | FranceGermany+3 | CharlemagneEuropean history+5 | — | 51m 39s | ||
| 5/24/26 | railwayssteam power+4 | — | — | — | Golden Age of Railwayssteam power+5 | — | 55m 05s | ||
| 5/17/26 | Haitian Revolutionenslavement+5 | — | The First and Last King of Haiti: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe | HaitiSaint-Domingue | Haitian Revolutionenslaved people+5 | — | 57m 30s | ||
| 5/10/26 | espionagespy history+3 | — | NoiserAce of Spies: The True Story of Sidney Reilly | — | Sidney ReillyJames Bond+3 | — | 53m 26s | ||
| 5/3/26 | Spanish Civil WarFranco's rise to power+5 | — | University of Leeds | — | Spanish Civil WarFranco+7 | — | 54m 07s | ||
| 4/26/26 | Sir Francis Drakenaval history+4 | — | — | — | Sir Francis DrakeSpanish Armada+5 | — | 54m 09s | ||
| 4/19/26 | Bob Dylanmusic history+4 | — | — | — | Bob Dylanmusic+5 | — | 54m 31s | ||
| 4/12/26 | American Civil Warslavery+5 | — | Noiser | United StatesBritain | Civil Warslavery+5 | — | 59m 07s | ||
| 4/5/26 | American Civil Warslavery+4 | — | John L. Nau Centre for Civil War History | — | American Civil Warslavery+7 | — | 58m 24s | ||
| 3/29/26 | AssassinationArchduke Franz Ferdinand+3 | — | — | Austria-HungaryEurope | Franz Ferdinandassassination+5 | — | 55m 43s | ||
| 3/23/26 | C. S. LewisChronicles of Narnia+4 | — | University of Oxford | — | C. S. LewisChronicles of Narnia+5 | — | 54m 52s | ||
| 3/18/26 | Viking agehistory+3 | — | Noiser | south of England | VikingsIain Glen+5 | — | 54m 18s | ||
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| 3/9/26 | European Middle AgesHigh Middle Ages+5 | — | — | — | Middle AgesEurope+5 | — | 57m 23s | ||
| 3/2/26 | European Middle Agesfall of Rome+5 | — | A Brief History of Life in the Middle Ages | — | Middle Agesfall of Rome+5 | — | 58m 10s | ||
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
NOISER is an independent podcast creator known for producing engaging and informative content, particularly in the history genre. They have established a reputation for bringing historical events and figures to life, making complex topics accessible and entertaining for a broad audience. "Short History Of..." stands out by delivering captivating narratives that explore extraordinary historical moments and remarkable individuals weekly. The format typically features a blend of storytelling and analysis, allowing listeners to connect with the past in a meaningful way. The podcast not only releases episodes on Mondays but also offers early access and exclusive content for subscribers through Noiser+, enhancing the listener experience. The audience for "Short History Of..." spans history enthusiasts and casual listeners alike, drawn by the show's ability to illuminate fascinating stories that resonate with contemporary themes. Listeners gain valuable insights into historical contexts and events, enriching their understanding of the world while enjoying well-researched and compelling storytelling.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 50K
- Total plays: 1.8M
- Total reviews: 2.5K
Platforms
Castbox
- Followers: 39K
- Plays: 1.8M
- Reviews: 59
YouTube
- Subscribers: 3.8K
- Views: 6.6K
- Videos: 2
Podcast App
- Followers: 2.9K
- Reviews: 2.4K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 3.8K
- Reviews: 14
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Audience
seniors
Key insights
What the show covers
- exploring remarkable historical moments
- storytelling of past events
- biographies of historical figures
- insights into ancient Rome
Audience interests
- historical events and figures
- ancient civilizations
- cultural history
- extraordinary moments in history
Platform reach
- available on multiple platforms
- includes YouTube and Castbox
- distributed across podcast apps
- access through Noiser+ subscription
Publishing consistency
- weekly episodes released
- active for four years
- 258 total episodes
- new episodes on Mondays
Chart history for Short History Of...
Peaked at #3 in South Africa, top 10 in 8 of 46 tracked markets, currently #3 in South Africa.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| KE | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| Canada | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| Australia | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| Ireland | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| NG | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| RO | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| SG | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| PH | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| AE | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| United States | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| IS | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| HK | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| India | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| TH | — | #21 | #21 | — |
| GR | — | #26 | #26 | — |
| VN | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| PE | — | #29 | #29 | — |
Chart Positions
46 placements across 46 markets.
Chart Positions
46 placements across 46 markets.