The History Network
The History Network, a fortnightly military history podcast, covers battles and wars across ancient, medieval and modern eras. It has 332 episodes since 2007 with a median length of about 25 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, implying a rate of roughly $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll. Episodes are frequently released in multi-part series.
A long-running military history show with a loyal rating base and steady fortnightly releases
- 332 episodes since 2007 give sponsors a deep, evergreen back catalogue.
- Apple Podcasts shows 262 ratings with a 4.5 average, indicating an engaged listener base.
- Median episode length of about 25 minutes suits a host-read mid-roll.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, solo monologue, multi-part series
- Tone
- informative, measured
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 20 to 30 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
Family friendly
Military history episodes cover battles and wars such as 'Valour Lost' and 'Alvarado's Leap', so violence is depicted in a historical context; the explicit flag is 0.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.thehistorynetwork.org |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id186884743 |
| RSS feed | thehistorynetwork.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 62 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 3906 James Douglas: The Black Douglas - Part 2 | 2026-10-04 | 25 min |
| 3905 James Douglas: The Black Douglas | 2026-09-20 | 14 min |
| 3904 - Xerxes I of Persia: King of Kings | 2026-09-06 | 30 min |
| 3903 The blame game – sources for the battle of Agincourt | 2026-08-02 | 26 min |
| 3902 Buried Alive: Operation Tracer and the Secret of Gibraltar | 2026-07-05 | 28 min |
| 3901 Ancient Superpowers Collide: The Peloponnesian War 431-404 BC | 2026-06-21 | 21 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 15 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
A fortnightly military history podcast looking at all aspect of war throughout the ages.
About The History Network
The History Network is a military history podcast published by The History Network and hosted on Libsyn. It covers battles and wars from ancient Greece and Persia through medieval Scotland and the Napoleonic era, often in multi-part series. The feed lists 332 episodes since December 2007, released roughly every fortnight, with a median length of about 25 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 262 ratings with an average of 4.5 out of 5, and the show's website is thehistorynetwork.org. Audience figures are estimates only: based on the ratings count and the show's age and cadence, downloads per episode are likely between 5,000 and 25,000. Listeners are likely to be adults with a strong interest in military history, and the feed shows no sponsors to date.
At an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $90 to $625 on Starbooked. This suits history, education and book brands seeking an engaged adult audience. Source: RSS feed, Apple Podcasts, thehistorynetwork.org.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The History Network can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The History Network
How much does The History Network charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is about $90 to $625 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from ratings data, not a published price.
What is The History Network about?
The History Network is a fortnightly military history podcast covering battles and wars across ancient, medieval and modern periods. Episodes are typically around 25 minutes and often form multi-part series.
How do I contact The History Network 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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