
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)
A hidden storeroom in the Ben Ezra Synagogue in Cairo was the repository for old, worn out manuscripts. For centuries, a wide variety of writings were deposited and then lay untouched. Explore a medieval time capsule and learn why h... more
(Host: Lucy)
Alexander was heir to a small kingdom, and became ruler of multiple worlds, uniting the Greek archipelago with the territories of Persia, and creating an empire that spanned continents, reaching across the Mediterranean into Egypt as we... more
(Host: Samantha)
Over the past nine millennia, people have made beer out of rice, berries, barley, wheat, hops, corn, honey, and even bananas. Join us on Footnoting History as we skim over the evolving and fascinating history of beer from its origin... more
(Hosts: Christine, Lucy, Kristin)
Celebrate the end of 2025 with our annual selection of historical stories about the holiday season!
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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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Focusing on often overlooked tales from history, the series uncovers engaging stories that typically reside in the footnotes, providing listeners with a unique lens to view historical events and figures. Episodes explore a range of topics, including cultural traditions, lesser-known historical figures, and intriguing events across different time periods, which challenge conventional narratives and offer fresh perspectives. The hosts, featuring historians who blend their extensive knowledge with a captivating storytelling approach, create educational content that appeals to both history enthusiasts and casual listeners alike, making history accessible and enjoyable by revealing the fascinating layers beneath well-known events.
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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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