
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!
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

(Host: Kristin)
You know it and love it, but did you realize who was responsible for bringing macaroni and cheese into your life? Learn about James Hemings, the enslaved man who traveled to France and trained in French cuisine, this week on Footnoti... more
(Host: Samantha)
In 1847, the idea that a woman could be a medical doctor was absurd. Some thought it couldn’t be done. Others accepted the premise that a woman could learn to be a physician, but suggested such a woman would need to disguise herself... more
(Hosts: Christine, Lucy, Sam, and Kristin)
It's the spookiest time of the year and we are here with your annual dose of historical Halloween tales!
For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: www.footnotinghistory.com
(Host: Lucy)
Giant turkey legs, fried food, implausible costumes… and counterculture? This episode explores the roots of Renaissance Faires in the US, and how this originally hippie-centric phenomenon was linked to other forms of medievalism in the ... more
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A great podcast for finding out about the little historical nooks and crannies that you wouldn’t have thought to go poking around in!
I’m so happy to hear some history that isn’t about politics today!
I have listened to all the episodes this is one of my favorite podcasts to listen to. Highly recommend
Like the facts for the most part but delivery is like a script
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.
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Apple Podcasts | #222 |
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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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