James Crossland

History's Devils

No. of episodes: 26
Latest episode: 2026-07-14

Society & Culture History

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Who were the worst people in history?
HISTORY'S DEVILS is a weekly deep-dive podcast that investigates the world's most infamous historical figures. Each episode explores the life, actions, and impact of a notorious person from history, examining the facts behind their reputation and the events that shaped their legacy.
Hosted by Professor James Crossland, HISTORY'S DEVILS covers dictators, tyrants, war criminals, cult leaders, revolutionaries, con-artists, conspiracy theorists and other controversial historical figures, combining deep research with compelling storytelling to reveal the darker side of human history.
Perfect for fans of dark history, history documentaries, historical biographies, and in-depth explorations of the people who changed the world for better - or for worse.
All the devils are here. And we are ready to tell their stories.

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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of History's Devils?

There are 26 episodes avaiable of History's Devils.

What is History's Devils about?

We have categorized History's Devils as:

Society & Culture
History

Where can you listen to History's Devils?

History's Devils is available, among others places, on:

Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Podtail
Google Podcasts

When did History's Devils start?

The first episode of History's Devils that we have available was released 7 February 2026.

Who creates the podcast History's Devils?

History's Devils is produced and created by James Crossland.