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Footnoting History

Footnoting History
Tadeusz Kościuszko
Alferd Packer
Cannibalism
Civil War
American Revolution
History Of England
Coroners
Death Investigation
Medieval England
Royal Officials
Legal History
Autopsy
Felons
Crown Property
Societal Status
Historical Records
Owney
Shannon Bell
Colorado
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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(Host: Kristin)

A hidden storeroom in the Ben Ezra Synagogue in Cairo was the repository for old, worn out manuscripts.  For centuries, a wide variety of writings were deposited and then lay untouched. Explore a medieval time capsule and learn why h... more

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(Host: Lucy)

Alexander was heir to a small kingdom, and became ruler of multiple worlds, uniting the Greek archipelago with the territories of Persia, and creating an empire that spanned continents, reaching across the Mediterranean into Egypt as we... more

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(Host: Samantha)

Over the past nine millennia, people have made beer out of rice, berries, barley, wheat, hops, corn, honey, and even bananas. Join us on Footnoting History as we skim over the evolving and fascinating history of beer from its origin... more

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(Hosts: Christine, Lucy, Kristin)

Celebrate the end of 2025 with our annual selection of historical stories about the holiday season!

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Hosts

Christine
Podcast host discussing various historical topics and traditions from her perspective as a historian.
Kristin
Host known for insights on history, specifically in discussing lesser-known narratives and holiday traditions.
Sam
Co-host offering a personal touch to various historical analysis and discussions around lesser-known subjects.
Lucy
Host contributing to cultural and thematic discussions on history across episodes with a memorable narrative style.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 609 ratings
  • Great

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Oleg
    a month ago
  • Love

    Find these podcasts super informative and interesting. My current driving podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jpar2525
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States3 years ago

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Overall positive feedback highlights the podcast as a great resource for educators and history enthusiasts, while there are varying opinions on host vocal qualities that impact listener experience.
Listeners generally appreciate the informative and engaging historical content, often finding it delightful and insightful. Some reviews express a preference for the podcast's storytelling approach over political topics, favoring a focus on entertaining historical narratives. However, there are occasional criticisms concerning delivery and presentation styles, indicating room for improvement in the hosts' presentation techniques.

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#162
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#226
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#244
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What is Footnoting History about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on often overlooked tales from history, the series uncovers engaging stories that typically reside in the footnotes, providing listeners with a unique lens to view historical events and figures. Episodes explore a range of topics, including cultural traditions, lesser-known historical figures, and intriguing events across different time periods, which challenge conventional narratives and offer fresh perspectives. The hosts, featuring historians who blend their extensive knowledge with a captivating storytelling approach, create educational content that appeals to both history enthusiasts and casual listeners alike, making history accessible and enjoyable by revealing the fascinating layers beneath well-known events.

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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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