
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: Samantha)
Taverns are frequently imagined as bleak, rowdy places occupied exclusively by men but for the occasional buxom serving wench. The popular image, however, does not match the depiction of drinking establishments in medieval sources. ... more
(Host: Ted) Before becoming King, the future Edward I of England fulfilled his vow of going on crusade to the Holy Land. Sometimes called the 9th Crusade, this would also be the last crusade to reach the Holy Land before the fall of Acre and the end ... more
(Host: Christine)
In the mid-18th century, the illegitimate son of a British noble was born in France. In the mid-19th century, the Smithsonian Institution was founded in the United States. What do these two seemingly unrelated things have to do wit... more
(Host: Jessica)
On the tiny Caribbean island of Nevis, sugar, slavery, and empire shaped the childhood of future Founding Father Alexander Hamilton and the early married life of naval hero Horatio Nelson. From bustling Charlestown streets to windswe... 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
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Footnoting History offers short, richly researched histories that highlight lesser-known topics and people from the footnotes of history. Episodes weave narrative vignettes around curious events, cultural shifts, and forgotten figures, often tying small stories to larger historical movements. With multiple co-hosts presenting from varied angles, the show emphasizes accessible storytelling, clear research, and a light, exploratory tone that makes history feel personal and intriguing. Notable strengths include a wide subject range, a convivial host dynamic, and crisp episode lengths suited for commutes, while occasional feedback points to pacing or delivery quirks that can affect accessibility for some listeners.
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