Historical themes, events and key individuals from Akhenaten to Xenophon.

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas, people and events that have shaped our world.

Reflections from a faith perspective on issues and people in the news.

Short documentaries and adventures in sound presented by Josie Long.

Eight tracks, a book and a luxury: what would you take to a desert island? Guests share the soundtrack of their lives.

Exploring different aspects of history, science, philosophy and the arts.

History as told by the people who were there.

An hour of historical reporting told by the people who were there.

The military history podcast specialists, looking at all aspects of war through the ages.

In The Way I Heard It, Mike Rowe gives a different take on a variety of topics—from pop culture to politics, history to Hollywood, each mystery is a trueish tale about someone you know, filled with facts that you don’t. Delivered with Mike’s signature blend of charm, wit, and ingenuity, these stories are part of a larger mosaic—full of surprising revelations, sharp observations, and intimate, behind-the-scenes moments drawn from Mike’s own life and career.