American History Tellers
Wondery
SummaryStep back in time and experience history not as a dry list of dates, but as a living, breathing saga. American History Tellers takes you into the heart of the events that shaped a nation, pulling you into the front lines of the Revolutionary War, the cutthroat boardrooms of the Gilded Age, and the intense personal rivalries that defined an era. This isn't your average history lecture; it is an immersive audio experience that places you right in the shoes of the people who lived through the chaos of 1776 or the high-stakes innovation race between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla. Each series breaks down complex historical chapters into intimate, narrative-driven stories. You will hear about the grit of Continental soldiers fighting through brutal winters, the political maneuvering behind global conflicts, and the surprising personal struggles of the giants who built the modern world. By focusing on the human perspective—the failures, the betrayals, and the moments of profound courage—the podcast reveals how the past was often much messier and more uncertain than the textbooks suggest. Whether you are a history buff or just someone who loves a compelling, well-told story, American History Tellers offers a gripping look at the forces that forged the United States, reminding us that history is made by real people facing extraordinary challenges.
Updated Jul 7, 2026
Episodes
American Revolution | A Devil of a Whipping | 5
British brutality in the South Carolina backcountry fueled a vicious civil war that hardened the Patriot resistance.
American Revolution | Saratoga | 4
British forces meet their downfall at Saratoga as Patriot victories turn the tide of the American Revolution.
Listen Now: Foul Play
Did the CIA poison legendary goalkeeper Gordon Banks to sabotage England’s 1970 World Cup run?
American Revolution | The Times That Try Men's Souls | 3
General Washington struggles to hold his army together against a crushing British invasion of New York and New Jersey.
American Revolution | Tis' Time to Part | 2
Patriots seize Fort Ticonderoga and mobilize around Boston as the colonies drift toward an irreversible revolution.
New Season - Dr. Death: The Cowboy
A charming neurosurgeon betrayed his patients, leaving behind a trail of broken lives and a quest for justice.
American Revolution | Liberty or Death | 1
Taxation without representation ignites a rebellion as the thirteen colonies unite against British imperial control.
Edison vs. Tesla | The Business of Discovery | 4
Thomas Edison revolutionized organized innovation, but his persistence faced its toughest test in the war of currents.
Edison vs. Tesla | Triumph of Illumination | 3
Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse battle for control of the American power grid in a cutthroat race for dominance.
St. Valentines Day Massacre: Closing In On Capone | 3
St. Valentines Day Massacre | Public Enemy No. 1 | 2
St. Valentines Day Massacre | The Land of Bilk and Money | 1
Conquering Polio | There Is No Patent | 4
Conquering Polio | The Cutter Fiasco | 3
Conquering Polio | Beyond the Microscope | 2
The Ice King | Indian Summer | 4
Conquering Polio | The March of Dimes | 1
The Ice King | Slippery Business | 3
The Ice King | Frozen Assets | 2
The Ice King | No Joke | 1
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