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Footnoting History

Footnoting History
Tadeusz Kościuszko
Alferd Packer
Cannibalism
Civil War
American Revolution
Legal History
Autopsy
Felons
Coroners
Royal Officials
Crown Property
History Of England
Death Investigation
Medieval England
Societal Status
Historical Records
Owney
Israel Swan
Shannon Bell
Littleton, Colorado

Footnoting History is a bi-weekly podcast series dedicated to overlooked, popularly unknown, and exciting stories plucked from the footnotes of history. For further reading suggestions, information about our hosts, our complete episode archive, and more visit us at FootnotingHistory.com!

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Hosts

Kristin
Host with a keen interest in storytelling and lesser-known historical narratives.
Christine
Co-host who provides insightful commentary and detailed research into historical events, particularly those concerning unique stories and figures.
Lucy
Co-host known for her engaging storytelling style and focus on the everyday aspects of historical themes.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 606 ratings
  • Delightful obscurities!

    A great podcast for finding out about the little historical nooks and crannies that you wouldn’t have thought to go poking around in!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IntoGreenwood
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Really enjoying!

    I’m so happy to hear some history that isn’t about politics today!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grammy93
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    I have listened to all the episodes this is one of my favorite podcasts to listen to. Highly recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    XFC6605
    United States2 years ago
  • Want to like this but hard to listen to delivery

    Like the facts for the most part but delivery is like a script

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    tamichawk84
    United States3 years ago
  • Interesting podcast

    Lots of informative vignettes from history often placed in a larger context that usually are not taught in formal courses. I’ve spent many hours enjoying this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Solanales
    United States3 years ago

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The storytelling format and presentation by knowledgeable hosts contribute positively to the overall listener experience.
Some feedback calls for greater diversity in topic selection, particularly exploring histories of underrepresented groups.
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Overall, the podcast is praised for its educational value and engaging content.
Listeners appreciate the podcast's ability to uncover lesser-known historical narratives, bringing depth and context to often ignored aspects of history.

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This podcast presents a fascinating exploration of lesser-known historical narratives, bringing to light stories that are often overlooked in mainstream historical discussions. Each episode focuses on intriguing figures, events, and themes from various times and places, highlighting the complex and often surprising aspects of history that can be found in the footnotes. With a diverse range of topics, from individual histories to significant societal trends, the discussions aim to provide listeners with a deeper understanding of how these stories shape our current worldview. The engaging presentation by knowledgeable hosts makes these historical tales accessible and enjoyable for a wide audience.

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Footnoting History launched 13 years ago and published 300 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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