History Impossible
History Impossible, hosted by Alexander von Sternberg, covers little-known, strange and controversial events, people and ideologies in history, from the Second World War to ancient Japan and medieval Europe. The show has 107 episodes, released roughly every two weeks, with a median length of about 99 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Long-form history for an engaged, intellectually curious audience
- 107 episodes since 2019, released about every two weeks, with a median length near 99 minutes
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.4 from 259 ratings, with 205 five-star reviews
- Each episode gives long, nuanced treatment of difficult historical subjects, suited to sustained attention
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, co-hosted banter, interview, narrative
- Tone
- analytical, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- over 1 hour 30 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The feed links a Spreaker support page for listener funding, and no sponsor mentions were found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles such as 'The Firebombing of Tokyo' and 'The Muslim Nazis: Handschar' cover wartime atrocities, and the feed is flagged explicit.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.spreaker.com/show/history-impossible |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1450885141 |
| RSS feed | www.spreaker.com/show/5634566/episodes/feed |
Benchmark score: 53 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Millennials: The Trauma Generation | 2026-09-30 | 52 min |
| The Firebombing of Tokyo: Our Imperative Atrocity | 2026-09-22 | 3 h 21 min |
| Power, Presidents, and Refusing the Crown (w/ Richard Lim) | 2026-09-07 | 1 h 23 min |
| Orthodox ISIS: The Russian Religious Experience (w/ Kristaps Andrejson | 2026-08-18 | 1 h 48 min |
| The Ideological Pathology of Antizionism (w/ Kile Jones) | 2026-08-11 | 56 min |
| Enduring the Misfortunes of Others | 2026-07-20 | 1 h 25 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 19 days ago, a new one about every 15 days.
History Impossible covers some of the less-known, strange, and supposedly impossible events, people, and ideologies throughout history that are all nonetheless true. The settings and time periods range from the Second World War to ancient Japan to medieval Europe, and many more. The show engages with difficult ideas and impossible decisions that were made by human beings like you or me, always to…
About History Impossible
History Impossible is a history podcast hosted by Alexander von Sternberg, according to the show feed and its Apple Podcasts listing. It covers unusual, overlooked and controversial events and ideologies across periods from the Second World War to ancient Japan and medieval Europe, often with guest scholars. The show has released 107 episodes since January 2019, roughly every two weeks, with a median episode length of about 99 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 4.4 average rating from 259 ratings, with most ratings at five stars. Listener figures are not published, and the estimate of 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode is based on the ratings count and the show's age and length, so it should be treated as an approximation. The feed carries no sponsor mentions and relies on listener support through a Spreaker funding page.
The show suits education, book, streaming and history-focused brands that can accept explicit, mature subject matter. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode based on those download estimates.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. History Impossible can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about History Impossible
How much does History Impossible charge for a podcast sponsorship?
A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Actual pricing is set by the show.
What is History Impossible about?
History Impossible covers strange, overlooked and controversial events, people and ideologies in history, from the Second World War to ancient Japan and medieval Europe. Episodes often feature guest scholars and run about an hour and a half.
How do I contact History Impossible 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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