History of the World
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Podcast Overview
<p>The History of the World is a 10-season, 100-episode podcast series that tells the story of our world. Beginning with the formation of galaxies and the birth of Earth, we move through the first sparks of life, the rise of ancient civilizations, and the great religions and philosophies that shaped human thought. We traces the empires that ruled and the revolutions that toppled them, carries us through the devastation of the two world wars, and brings us all the way into the digital age.</p><p>Hosted by Emma Carson and Ben Warner, each half-hour episode is crafted to be engaging, accessible, and genuinely fascinating. Emma brings the energy and the sharp questions; Ben brings the depth and the stories. Together, they make the sweeping arc of human history feel personal, vivid, and unmissable</p>
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Publishing Since
2/26/2026
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Recent Episodes
February 26, 2026
14.2–4.5 BYA The Cosmic Beginning
<p>Travel back 14.2 billion years to the moment everything began. This episode traces the birth of the universe from the Big Bang through the formation of matter, galaxies, and the Milky Way, culminating in the creation of our Sun and Solar System. Wow.</p>
February 26, 2026
4.5–3.8 BYA The Hadean Eon and Earth's Fiery Genesis
<p>Witness Earth's violent infancy during the Hadean Eon — from its molten formation and the cataclysmic birth of the Moon to the Late Heavy Bombardment, the cooling of the first oceans, and the emergence of continental shields.</p>
February 26, 2026
3.8–2.5 BYA The Archean Eon and the First Living Organisms
<p>Explore the Archean Eon, when Earth's oldest rocks formed and the first prokaryotic life emerged in ancient seas. Discover how plate tectonics began reshaping the planet and how the earliest fossils reveal life's tenacious beginnings.</p>
100 total episodes available
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- What is History of the World?
<p>The History of the World is a 10-season, 100-episode podcast series that tells the story of our world. Beginning with the formation of galaxies and the birth of Earth, we move through the first sparks of life, the rise of ancient civilizations, and the great religions and philosophies that shaped human thought. We traces the empires that ruled and the revolutions that toppled them, carries us through the devastation of the two world wars, and brings us all the way into the digital age.</p><p>Hosted by Emma Carson and Ben Warner, each half-hour episode is crafted to be engaging, accessible, and genuinely fascinating. Emma brings the energy and the sharp questions; Ben brings the depth and the stories. Together, they make the sweeping arc of human history feel personal, vivid, and unmissable</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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