A History of Italy
A History of Italy, hosted by Mike Corradi, is a chronological history of the Italian peninsula from the fall of the Western Roman Empire onward, mixing serious analysis with humorous asides. The show has 307 episodes released roughly every two weeks, with a median length near 20 minutes. Estimated downloads are 3,000 to 12,000 per episode, with a suggested sponsorship rate of $50 to $300 per host-read mid-roll.
A long-running, witty Italian history show with an engaged, history-loving audience
- 307 episodes since 2017 with a 4.7 average rating from 301 Apple Podcasts ratings
- Biweekly episodes of about 20 minutes make a steady, predictable placement
- Chronological storytelling keeps listeners returning to a single, consistent series
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, interview, narrative
- Tone
- witty, informative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 15 to 30 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. Funding links are empty.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover wars and sieges (e.g. 'The sack of Rome (again)'), which is historical violence rather than graphic content; the description notes 'naughty priests and popes' as comedic history.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.sentiremedia.com/show/ahistoryofitalypodcast… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1318925583 |
| RSS feed | feeds.captivate.fm/a-history-of-italy/ |
Benchmark score: 11 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The April 2027 AHOI Grand Tour! | 2026-09-01 | 6 min |
| A History of archeology | 2026-07-31 | 25 min |
| Interview episode: Learning Italian with Margherita from "Italian Matt | 2026-06-16 | 28 min |
| A hiatus announcement and an announcement of an announcement | 2026-06-09 | 5 min |
| Isabella d’Este — The First Lady of the Renaissance | 2026-05-26 | 21 min |
| Call for contributions for the podcast website | 2026-05-14 | 4 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 48 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Join history buff, Mike Corradi on a journey through time as he unfolds the rich tapestry of the Italian peninsula's history. This chronological story starts with the collapse of the Western Roman Empire and leads you through the most iconic events, influential figures, and cultural milestones that have shaped Italy into what we see today. It’s all serious stuff, but we do take time to stop and…
About A History of Italy
A History of Italy is a long-running podcast hosted by Mike Corradi, who presents the story of the Italian peninsula from the collapse of the Western Roman Empire onward. The website describes the show as a chronological narrative covering iconic events, influential figures and cultural milestones, with humorous asides about battles, rulers and odd historical episodes. The show is published by Sentire Media and has 307 episodes.
The show releases a new episode about every two weeks, with a median length of roughly 20 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 301 ratings with an average of 4.7 stars, and lists the show as updated weekly. Listener figures are estimates: the team places downloads per episode between 3,000 and 12,000 based on the rating count and show profile. The feed shows no sponsors in recent episodes.
Based on an estimated 3,000 to 12,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $50 to $300 per episode. The show suits travel, education and book brands that want to reach history enthusiasts and Italophiles. Source for these facts: the show's RSS feed, the Sentire Media website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. A History of Italy can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about A History of Italy
How much does A History of Italy charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 3,000 to 12,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $50 to $300. Rates are estimates derived from listener estimates, not published rates.
What is A History of Italy about?
The show is a chronological history of Italy, starting from the fall of the Western Roman Empire and covering key events, rulers and cultural milestones, told with humorous asides.
How do I contact A History of Italy about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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