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Footnoting History

Footnoting History
Tadeusz Kościuszko
Medieval England
Alferd Packer
Medieval Fashion
Cannibalism
Christianity
Slavery
Napoleon Bonaparte
Christmas
William Herschel
Caroline Herschel
Elizabeth Blackwell
Cairo Genizah
Tower Of London
Witchcraft
American Revolution
Civil War
Pockets
Hanukkah
Elves

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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Beginning in the early 20th century, African American intellectuals and organizers such as W.E.B. Dubois and Marcus Garvey held surprising views of solidarity towards the increasingly powerful Imperial Japanese government. Their views ev... more

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A bestselling novel you’ve probably never heard of created pop culture waves and sparked a mid-Victorian tourist industry. Westward Ho! is full of daring adventures, exciting sea battles, lush landscapes, and romance, but – unlike the n... more

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Red lipstick is one of the oldest cosmetics on earth. From its oldest archaeological documentation in Bronze Age Ira n, to women in the military being issued 'Montezuma Red' lipstick to spite Hitler. This episode of Footnoting Histor... more

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In the fall of 1775, the British and American forces were stuck in a prolonged stalemate around Boston, Massachusetts. Then, a young bookseller with a passion for fortifications and artillery, came to General Washington with a bold idea.... more

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 612 ratings
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    5
    Oleg
    9 months ago
  • Love

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jpar2525
    United States10 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 Kingdom2 years ago
  • Really enjoying!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grammy93
    United States3 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
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    XFC6605
    United States3 years ago

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Great depth and variety in topics; engaging host dynamics.
Listeners appreciate the obscure stories that aren't covered elsewhere.
Delivery can be uneven if a host speaks quickly or reads from a script, but content remains strong.

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What is Footnoting History about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A bi-weekly history series spotlighting lesser-known, often overlooked moments from footnotes of history. Episodes cover a wide range of topics from military logistics and medieval law to art, exploration, and social history, all told through concise, narrative-focused storytelling. The show tends to center on quirky, curious, and obscure episodes, with a host ensemble that brings expert voices and vivid context to each story. Listeners can expect well-researched detail, engaging anecdotes, and a preference for topics not widely taught in formal curricula. Noteworthy traits include a rotating group of knowledgeable hosts and a steady stream of short, highly skimmable episodes that fit into a commute while offering new angles on familiar era... more

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Footnoting History launched 14 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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