History of the World

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.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