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Pax Britannica: A History of the British Empire

Hosted by Samuel Hume

Pax Britannica, hosted by historian Dr Samuel Hume, is a narrative history podcast on the British Empire and its rise and fall. It has 243 episodes released roughly every 7.6 days, with full episodes around 33 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a sponsorship rate of about $90 to $620 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Pax Britannica: A History of the British Empire

Engaged history listeners following a seven-year narrative series on the British Empire

  • 243 episodes with a 4.7 Apple rating from 357 ratings signal a loyal, returning audience.
  • Weekly episodes of about 33 minutes give a host-read spot room to land without rushing.
  • Content on empire, trade and colonial history suits education, publishing and travel brands.
Best foreducation and book launchestravel and heritage brands
Watch forSponsor history is absent and download estimates are inferred, so validate listener figures before committing.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
History85%
Education10%
Society & Culture5%
Formats
narrative, solo monologue, interview
Tone
scholarly, engaging
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
30 to 40 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 357 Apple ratings points to the 200 to 1,000 band, and the show is a seven-year-old weekly with 243 episodes, a mid-size bucket with no sponsors seen, Podcast Index popularity 9, and a 4.7 average rating.
Audience asks aboutHow did the British Empire expand across the globe?What caused the empire's decline and fall?How did colonial conflicts like King Philip's War unfold?
Age
15%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
35%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States35%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom25%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇦🇺 Australia8%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles such as 'The Great Swamp Massacre' and 'The Great Plague of London' reference historical violence and disease, handled in an educational register.

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

Benchmark score: 27 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence8 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks12 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 14 days ago, a new one about every 8 days.

Pax Britannica is a narrative history podcast covering the empire upon which the sun never set. Shortlisted for the 2026 Scottish Podcast Awards, Pax Britannica follows the events which created an empire that dominated the globe. Hosted by Dr Samuel Hume, a historian of British Imperial history, Pax Britannica aims to explain the rise and eventual fall of the largest empire in history. After all,…
Pax Britannica: A History of the British Empire's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Pax Britannica: A History of the British Empire

Pax Britannica is a narrative history podcast hosted by Dr Samuel Hume, a historian of British imperial history, according to the show's feed and website. The show covers the rise and eventual fall of the British Empire, with 243 episodes released roughly every 7.6 days and median episodes around 33 minutes long. Apple Podcasts lists 357 ratings with a 4.7 average, and the show was shortlisted for the 2026 Scottish Podcast Awards.

Listeners are likely history enthusiasts, with estimated audience sizes of 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. These figures are estimates based on Apple ratings and show age, not published numbers. No sponsors were seen in the feed or Apple listing.

At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $620 per episode. This suits education publishers, heritage brands and history-focused book launches seeking a considered audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Pax Britannica: A History of the British Empire can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Pax Britannica: A History of the British Empire

How much does Pax Britannica charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $90 to $620 per episode. This is an estimate from public signals, not a published rate card.

What is Pax Britannica about?

Pax Britannica is a narrative history podcast by historian Samuel Hume covering the rise and fall of the British Empire, with episodes on wars, plagues, and colonial conflicts across centuries.

How do I contact Pax Britannica about sponsoring an episode?

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