Historical Blindness, hosted by Nathaniel Lloyd, examines history's myths, hoaxes, conspiracy theories and mass delusions, including flat earth, Apollo hoax claims and Nazi supertechnology. The show has 250 episodes, releases roughly every two weeks, runs about 50 minutes per episode, and is estimated at 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Suggested rate is $150 to $630 per episode.
Long-running history show with a loyal, high-rated audience of skeptical history readers
- 845 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.0 average, showing an engaged listener base.
- 250 episodes since 2016 give a deep, stable back catalogue that keeps earning downloads.
- Multi-part episodes on myths and hoaxes suit sustained, attentive listening rather than skimming.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, multi-part series, narrative
- Tone
- analytical, skeptical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles cover Nazi-era history and the 'Gun Controllers' episode addresses firearms and Black power, with violence and political themes treated as historical subject matter.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.historicalblindness.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1163575703 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/ADL4668203624 |
Benchmark score: 81 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Path of the Headless Horseman | 2026-10-08 | 47 min |
| Hibernian Hokum: Irish Origins and the Stone of Destiny | 2026-09-22 | 56 min |
| The Atlantis Fantasy - Part Three: Location, Location, Location | 2026-09-08 | 1 h 22 min |
| The Atlantis Fantasy - Part Two: A Convenient Fiction | 2026-08-25 | 1 h 4 min |
| The Atlantis Fantasy - Part One: The Platonic Idea | 2026-08-11 | 55 min |
| Common Séance; A History of Spiritualism - Part Two: Manifestly False | 2026-07-28 | 1 h 11 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Historical Blindness is a podcast about history’s myths, mysteries, and misconceptions. By examining cases of outrageous hoaxes, pernicious conspiracy theory, mass delusion, baffling mysteries and unreliable historiography, host Nathaniel Lloyd searches for insights into modern religious belief and political culture.
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About Historical Blindness
Historical Blindness is a history podcast hosted by Nathaniel Lloyd, according to the show's website and RSS feed. It examines historical myths, hoaxes, conspiracy theories and mysteries, with recent series on flat earth theory, Apollo hoax claims and Nazi supertechnology. The show has released 250 episodes and currently updates about every two weeks, with a typical episode running around 50 minutes.
The show has 845 ratings on Apple Podcasts with a 4.0 average, according to Apple Podcasts data. Listener figures are estimates: based on ratings volume, the show likely draws roughly 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and its audience is probably history-curious adults interested in skeptical analysis. No sponsors were found in the feed, and the host's website does not list advertising options.
A host-read mid-roll placement is estimated at $150 to $630 per episode, based on the estimated download range. This suits educational publishers, history-focused brands and learning products seeking an engaged audience of adult listeners.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Historical Blindness can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Historical Blindness
How much does Historical Blindness charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated at $150 to $630 per host-read mid-roll episode, based on an estimated 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Rates are indicative and should be confirmed with the show.
What is Historical Blindness about?
Historical Blindness is a history podcast by Nathaniel Lloyd that examines myths, hoaxes, conspiracy theories and historical mysteries, with new episodes about every two weeks.
How do I contact Historical Blindness about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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