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Footnoting History

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

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: 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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(Host: Lucy)

The life of Tsianina Redfeather Blackstone was a remarkable one. It was also a life surrounded by myths, many of which she created herself. This episode explores the career of a Cherokee-Creek woman who lived through the violence of US ... more

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(Host: Ben)

One of the most famous members of the Corps of Discovery Expedition (aka, the Lewis and Clark Expedition) was a four legged 150-pound Newfoundland named Seaman. Join us on this episode of Footnoting History as we take a look at one dog’s... more

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(Host: Ted) On April 19th, 1775, colonial militia battled the British regulars at Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts in what would become the first conflict of the American Revolution. But what if I were to tell you that the first shots were actu... more

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Host of Footnoting History
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Host providing insights on a range of historical topics with a focus on accessibility and storytelling
Sam
Co-host bringing historical anecdotes and context to episodes
Christine
Co-host with a focus on holiday traditions and cultural history

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 610 ratings
  • Great

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Oleg
    4 months ago
  • Love

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jpar2525
    United States4 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 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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Listeners praise the show for its accessible, well-researched history and engaging hosts.
The episodes are bite-sized and great for commutes, with a focus on lesser-known topics.
A number of fans mention using episodes as a classroom resource and for personal curiosity.
Audience appreciates the breadth of topics and the collaborative host dynamic.

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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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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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