History Unplugged Podcast
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Metrics
Episodes: 1130
Frequency: Several times a week
Rating: 4.2/5.0
Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
support@lifeaudio.com
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Host
Scott Rank - Historian with a PhD who specializes in making historical subjects accessible through expert explanations and long-form conversations.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Florence Hazrat - The Historical Development Of Punctuation, Writing, Literacy, Religious Interpretation, Political Power, And The Evolution Of Text In The Digital And Artificial Intelligence Era.
James Palmer - Charlemagne, The Carolingian Dynasty, Medieval Kingship, The Battle Of Tours, Royal Succession, Political Legitimacy, And The Causes Of Imperial Collapse.
Catharine Edwards - Cicero's Career, Roman Political Rhetoric, The Catiline Conspiracy, The Late Roman Republic, Political Violence, And Cicero's Role In Rome's Collapse.
Jared Diamond - The Role Of Individual Leaders In Shaping Historical Outcomes, Political Discretion, Institutions, Environmental Conditions, And Leadership Across Politics, Business, Sports, And Religion.
Richard Lim - George Washington's Renunciation Of Power, Republican Government, Political Restraint, And Comparisons With Cincinnatus, Belisarius, Napoleon, And Simón Bolívar.
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Episodes
Edgar Allen Poe’s Self-Sabotage, Early Death, and Path to Becoming America’s Greatest Poet
October 20, 2026
In the summer of 1849, Edgar Allan Poe knocked on the door of his friend John Sartain's Philadelphia workshop, wild-eyed and without luggage. He had fled a train in New Jersey after overhearing passengers plotting to kill him. His senses had grown so acute, he said, that he could hear whispers from miles away. He asked for a razor to shave off his mustache so his assassins would not recognize him. Sartain, who was not about to hand his friend a blade, cut it off with scissors instead. That ni...
England's Last Knights Fought in Armor Until the 1640s
October 15, 2026
The 17th-century battlefield ushered in a new era, with formed musketeers and pistol-wielding cavalry gradually taking over from the knights and men-at-arms that had dominated the European battlefield. But knights could still be found on these battlefields as late as the 1640s, proudly donning their full-plated armor as their lightly clad compatriots looked on in a mix of envy and confusion. What were they doing fighting 17th-century battles?Today’s guest is Myke Cole, author of “Steel Lobste...
Vikings Went from Christendom’s Terror to Its Best Crusaders
October 13, 2026
In 1861, an archaeologist named James Farrer broke into a grass-covered Neolithic tomb on the Orkney Islands expecting to find ancient bones and treasure. The tomb was empty. But its walls were covered with runic inscriptions, dozens of them, carved by Norse visitors centuries earlier. Most were mundane: "Arnfinnr Food carved these runes." Some were lewd: Two were extraordinary: "Crusaders broke into this barrow." "Jerusalem-men broke this mound." The worlds of the Viking north and the Crusad...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with History Unplugged Podcast?
History Unplugged Podcast is hosted by Scott Rank. Its publicly listed email is support@lifeaudio.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for History Unplugged Podcast?
The publicly listed email for History Unplugged Podcast: support@lifeaudio.com.
How many listeners does History Unplugged Podcast have?
Podseeker estimates History Unplugged Podcast reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for History Unplugged Podcast?
History Unplugged Podcast typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Published historians, academics, and authors of substantive history books, especially experts with a new release, recognized scholarship, or an original interpretation of major historical events and figures. Common among recent guests: Published history books; Bestselling or widely recognized authorship; Academic or historian credentials. Recent guests include Florence Hazrat, James Palmer, and Catharine Edwards.
How hard is it to get booked on History Unplugged Podcast?
High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.
What topics does History Unplugged Podcast cover?
Recent episodes cover History, World History, Ancient History, Military History, and Political History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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