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Lectures in History

Booking Overview

An educational American history series built primarily around university lectures, with occasional interviews featuring prominent historians and firsthand historical witnesses. Credible pitches include academic historians, presidential scholars, military-history experts, and individuals with notable firsthand experiences tied to major U.S. events; booking difficulty is medium because the show favors authoritative subject-matter credentials and has featured prominent figures such as Michael Beschloss.

Metrics

Episodes: 430

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 65.8k subscribers

Instagram: 950.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

dmadmin@c-span.org

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
University historians, recognized scholars of American and presidential history, military-history experts, bestselling authors, or firsthand participants in major events in U.S. history.
Required Achievements:  
University professorship or established academic expertise, Published books or significant scholarship on American history, Bestselling historical authorship, Direct firsthand experience of historically significant events

Recent Guest Discussions

Heather Penney - Her September 11 Mission, The Response To The Hijacked Aircraft, And The Possibility Of Intercepting United Airlines Flight 93.

Michael Beschloss - The Revolutionary War, The Civil War, And Pivotal Events And Presidents That Shaped Twentieth-century America.

Recent Topics

History, American History, Presidential History, Military History, Religious Freedom

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Lectures in History
:

Women During the Revolutionary War

October 18, 2026

Washington University hosted a series of lectures called "1776: Then and Now." This lecture looked at women's roles when the United States declared independence and fought the Revolutionary War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America 250: What Did the World Look Like in 1776?

October 11, 2026

What was the natural world like during the American Revolution — and how did it shape the fight for independence? Washington University’s Rachael DeWitt and Hester Blum explore the landscapes, weather, waterways, plants, and animals that were part of everyday life during the Revolutionary War. This lecture is part of Washington University’s “1776: Then and Now” series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vietnam War Espionage

October 04, 2026

University of Wisconsin professor Alfred McCoy explored how espionage played a critical role during the Vietnam War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Frequently asked questions

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Lectures in History
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How do I get in touch with Lectures in History?

Its publicly listed email is dmadmin@c-span.org. 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 Lectures in History?

The publicly listed email for Lectures in History: dmadmin@c-span.org.

How many listeners does Lectures in History have?

Podseeker estimates Lectures in History reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Lectures in History?

Lectures in History typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: University historians, recognized scholars of American and presidential history, military-history experts, bestselling authors, or firsthand participants in major events in U.S. history. Common among recent guests: University professorship or established academic expertise; Published books or significant scholarship on American history; Bestselling historical authorship. Recent guests include Heather Penney and Michael Beschloss.

How hard is it to get booked on Lectures in History?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Lectures in History cover?

Recent episodes cover History, American History, Presidential History, Military History, and Religious Freedom. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

dmadmin@c-span.org

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