BackStory

Tone

Inquisitive, Friendly

Format

Interview, Conversation

Average duration

60–90 min

There’s the history you had to learn, and the history you want to learn - that’s where BackStory comes in. Each week BackStory takes a topic that people are talking about and explores it through the lens of American history. Through stories, interviews, and conversations with our listeners, BackStory makes history engaging and fun.

Hosted by:

Ed Ayers, Peter S. Onuf, Brian Balogh, N. D. B. Connolly, Joanne B. Freeman

Produced by:

Virginia Humanities

Years released:

2008–2020