Historical celebrities (Historiske kjendiser) is Norway's most popular history podcast with nearly 70,000 listeners per week (as of spring 2025).
With a colourful and lively script, exciting explanations and input from an expert on the subject, as well as a dynamic soundscape, Alexandra Gjerpen guides the listener through the lives of individuals who have shaped world history.
Preben Hodneland paints the most dramatic scenes, bringing the listener even closer to the life of the historical celebrity. The podcast thus appeals not only to those interested in history, but also to those who want to hear a good story.
Historical Celebrities is produced by Munck Studios Oslo for NRK.
Narrators: Alexandra Gjerpen and Preben Hodneland
Producers: Håvard Wist, Morten Christensen and Hanna Seth
Platform: NRK
Language: Norwegian