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Footnoting History

Footnoting History
Tadeusz Kościuszko
Medieval England
Alferd Packer
Medieval Fashion
Cannibalism
Slavery
Christmas
Napoleon Bonaparte
William Herschel
Caroline Herschel
Elizabeth Blackwell
Cairo Genizah
Christianity
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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History

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(Host: Jessica)

The human cost of World War I was extreme; enlisting meant you and the other men in your village went off to serve together. This also meant that in a single battle, one community might lose all of its young men. And yet there were a... more

(Host: Ben)

In the mid-4th century CE, the powerful Aksumite civilization officially adopted Christianity as its state religion. Join us on this episode of Footnoting History as we look at this often-forgotten chapter of African history and explore ... more

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(Host: Kristin)

In 1676, the Marquise de Brinvilliers stood trial in Paris for poisoning. It was a shocking revelation – and result – and, as it turned out, only the beginning of a much larger scandal known as the Affair of the Poisons. Learn about ... more

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(Host: Christine)

In 1901, a man named Leon Czolgosz decided to attend the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. While there, he attacked United States President William McKinley. This episode of Footnoting History looks at the lives of Czol... more

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Sam
Host of Footnoting History with collaborative co-hosts; frequent contributor across episodes.
Christine
Co-host discussing historical traditions and narratives; frequent presence across episodes.
Lucy
Host contributing narrative history and episode narration across topics.
Kristin
Host with deep dives into historical footnotes and narratives.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 612 ratings
  • Great

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Oleg
    7 months ago
  • Love

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jpar2525
    United States8 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
    4
    XFC6605
    United States3 years ago

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Feedback highlights strong storytelling and host expertise, with some requests for more episodes.
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Listeners praise depth and variety of obscure history topics.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Footnoting History

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

Footnoting History is a bi-weekly history podcast that shines a light on overlooked, quirky, and well-researched footnotes from the past. Episodes cover a wide range of topics—from medieval taverns and crusades to colonial science, art, and everyday life—delivered through narrative storytelling that emphasizes archival detail, vivid anecdotes, and context. The show is known for engaging hosts who bring scholarly rigor and accessible storytelling, with a focus on little-known narratives and human-interest angles that make history feel tangible and surprising. Noteworthy elements include its short episode format, wide topic variety, and a collaborative host dynamic that keeps exploration fresh and approachable for curious,时间-conscious listene... more

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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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