Lectures in History
Lectures in History, produced by C-SPAN, features American university professors lecturing on topics in United States history. The show has 428 episodes released weekly on Saturdays, typically 60 to 90 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a host-read rate range of $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Weekly American history lectures from top professors, with a long-running academic audience
- 428 episodes since 2014 with a steady weekly Saturday release schedule
- Lectures typically run 60 to 90 minutes, giving listeners sustained attention
- 743 Apple ratings averaging 4.2 stars signal an engaged, loyal listener base
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- lecture, academic talk, Q&A
- Tone
- educational, measured
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 60 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- C-SPAN
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by C-SPAN as a network promotion with no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles such as 'The Serial Killer H.H. Holmes' and 'D-Day oral history' carry mild violent subject matter in an academic context; political content is discussed from a historical framing.
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.c-span.org/series/?lecturesInHistory |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id506779862 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/cspanlecturesinhistory |
Benchmark score: 85 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| America 250: What Did the World Look Like in 1776? | 2026-10-11 | 1 h 2 min |
| Vietnam War Espionage | 2026-10-04 | 1 h 20 min |
| Comparing Federal & State Constitutions | 2026-09-27 | 46 min |
| 1776 Then and Now - Early American Political Thought | 2026-09-20 | 1 h 19 min |
| 9/11: Air National Guard Pilot Heather Penney Recalls Her Mission | 2026-09-12 | 40 min |
| Thomas Jefferson, the Qur’an and His Study of Islam | 2026-09-05 | 1 h 1 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Go back to school with the country's top professors lecturing on a variety of topics in American history. New episodes posted every Saturday evening. From C-SPAN, the network that brings you "After Words" and "C-SPAN's The Weekly" podcasts.
About Lectures in History
Lectures in History is a C-SPAN podcast that brings American university professors' lectures on United States history to listeners. The feed lists 428 episodes released every Saturday evening, with a median episode length of about 71 minutes. C-SPAN describes the show as a way to go back to school, and its website hosts the series page. The show holds a 4.2 average rating from 743 Apple Podcasts ratings.
Listeners are estimated, not measured. Based on the rating count and the show's age, the estimate is roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, with a likely audience skewing older and centered in the United States. The feed shows no sponsors or funding links, so the show is currently run as a network promotion by C-SPAN.
The show suits education brands, publishers, and cultural institutions seeking a long-form, history-minded audience. Estimated rates run about $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on the estimated download range.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Lectures in History can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Lectures in History
How much does Lectures in History charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's terms and the sponsorship package offered.
What is Lectures in History about?
Lectures in History is a C-SPAN podcast featuring American university professors lecturing on topics in United States history, released weekly with lectures typically running 60 to 90 minutes.
How do I contact Lectures in History about sponsoring an episode?
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