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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 23h

New! In the early 20th c, African American intellectuals and organizers held surprising views of solidarity towards the Japanese government that evolved as WWII approached. Learn about this complicated relationship: www.footnotinghistory.com/home/imperia... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXn5...

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Imperial Japan and African American Activism in the early Twentieth Century

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

New! Westward Ho!, a bestselling novel you’ve probably never heard of, made waves and sparked a Victorian tourist industry. Its author, Charles Kingsley, used it to engage with issues of his time. Learn more here: www.footnotinghistory.com/home/westwar... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRCk...

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Ep 354 Westward Ho!

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

New! Red lipstick is one of the oldest cosmetics on earth. Learn about it now, from its documentation in Bronze Age Iran, to women in the military being issued 'Montezuma Red' lipstick to spite Hitler. www.footnotinghistory.com/home/more-th... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4Zj...

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Ep 353 More Than Makeup: Red Lipstick from Antiquity to WWII

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

New! In 1775, British and American forces were stuck in a stalemate around Boston, MA. Then, a bookseller with a passion for fortifications and artillery came to General Washington with a bold idea. Learn more: www.footnotinghistory.com/home/henry-k... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvTK...

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Ep 352 Henry Knox and the Noble Train of Artillery

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Our 350th episode is here! Join Jessica as she explains 'Thankful Villages': the unfortunately rare locations that are able to say that all of their men who went off to fight in World War I made it home. www.footnotinghistory.com/home/the-tha... YouTube version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPFj...

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Ep 350 The Thankful Villages of WWI

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

New! In the 4th c CE, the Aksumite civilization officially adopted Christianity. This episode looks at this chapter of African history and explores the kingdom’s trade relationship with the Greco-Roman world. www.footnotinghistory.com/home/christi... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX8f...

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Ep 349 Christianity in the Ancient Kingdom of Aksum

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The sale pricing on the new designs is only going to last a few more hours!

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

New! In 1676, the Marquise de Brinvilliers stood trial in Paris for poisoning. It was a shocking revelation and, as it turned out, only the beginning of a much larger scandal known as the Affair of the Poisons: www.footnotinghistory.com/home/the-aff... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgGo...

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The Affair of the Poisons

(Kristin Uscinski) 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 scan...

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

New merch drop! Tell everyone you take research seriously with the two new designs (currently at sale prices!) now in our shop: www.teepublic.com/stores/footn...

Black tote bag with white text above a white scribble. Text reads: I do all my own writing. Footnoting History.

Grey fanny pack with black text above a black scribble. text reads: I only cite real sources. Footnoting History

Hat with a black brim and background and white front with black text above a black scribble. Text reads: I do all my own my own writing. Footnoting History.

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

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The Affair of the Poisons

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

New merch drop! Tell everyone you take research seriously with the two new designs (currently at sale prices!) now in our shop: www.teepublic.com/stores/footn...

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

In which I do an episode inspired by my love of Stephen Sondheim's Assassins.

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

New! In 1901, Leon Czolgosz attacked US President William McKinley. This episode looks at the lives of Czolgosz and McKinley, their fatal encounter, the aftermath of the assassination, and its depiction in a musical www.footnotinghistory.com/home/leon-cz... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy7k...

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Leon Czolgosz and the Assassination of President McKinley

(Christine Caccipuoti) 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 ep...

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Remember, no June hiatus for us this year! Two new episodes are dropping this month!

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

New! Taverns are frequently imagined as rowdy places occupied almost exclusively by men. However, this does not match the depictions in medieval sources. Learn what the sources say in our new episode: www.footnotinghistory.com/home/drinkin... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHuN...

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Drinking in Medieval England Revisited

(Samantha Sagui) 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...

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

There is still one more new episode coming this month BUT we also have good news: No June hiatus this year. That means new episodes straight through to December! Tell your fellow history podcast lovers!

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Before becoming King, the future Edward I of England went on crusade to the Holy Land. It was the last crusade to reach the Holy Land before the end of the Crusader kingdom of Jerusalem. Listen now: www.footnotinghistory.com/home/lord-ed... YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=tgzZP_EFf2w&feature=youtu.be

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Ep 345 Lord Edward's Crusade

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Happy anniversary, dear Pontifacts friends!

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Ep 345 Lord Edward's Crusade

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

I'm finally back. My first solo episode since August is here!

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

New! Have you ever wondered who put the 'Smithson' in Smithsonian Institution? Learn all about the fascinating life of James Smithson here: www.footnotinghistory.com/home/james-s... YouTube version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aOR...

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Ep 344 James Smithson's Institution

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Pssst...our May calendar is up now and it just so happens that we will be dropping three episodes instead of the usual two! Check it out: footnotinghistory.com/calendar

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Out now! Learn about the tiny Caribbean island of Nevis where sugar, slavery, and empire shaped the childhood of future Founding Father Alexander Hamilton and the early married life of naval hero Horatio Nelson. www.footnotinghistory.com/home/a-forgo... www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ttqi...

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Ep 343 “A Forgotten Spot in the Caribbean”: Nevis

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Ep 343 “A Forgotten Spot in the Caribbean”: Nevis

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

This podcast is public history and we love creating it because everyone deserves access to understanding the past. #TalkAboutHumanities

Trio of images: A medieval family tree of King John, a drawing of the Herschel siblings studying astronomy, and a black and white photograph of Anna May Wong standing on a table. Text: We need public historians because they focus on helping people from all walks of life connect to the past, which in turn helps them understand why the world is how it is today. They are key resources for the public: separating truth from myth, encouraging curiosity and critical thinking, and making connections that show the past is not as distant as it sometimes seems. Through public historians, people can discover history in relatable ways with a solid, trustworthy foundation. Talk about humanities. Footnoting History.

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

New! We explore the life of Tsianina Redfeather Blackstone, who lived through the violence of US expansion, forged a musical career, and helped to create a center for the study of Native American history. www.footnotinghistory.com/home/tsianin... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=muqM...

new episode. Tsianina: Artist, Trailblazer,...Princess? Image: Black and white photograph of Tsianina in traditional dress, sitting at a piano reading sheet music

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

New episode + new host = good times! Meet our new addition, Ben, as he makes his debut with the fascinating story of the dog who traveled with Lewis and Clark. www.footnotinghistory.com/home/the-dog... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WRm...

The dog at the heart of the Corps of Discovery Expedition. Host: Ben. Image: Photograph of a statue of Lewis, Clark and a Newfoundland dog named Seaman.

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

March is Women's History Month! Celebrate with our Women's History collection, featuring episodes about women like Anna May Wong, Anne Neville, Pauline Bonaparte, Sarojini Naidu, and more! www.footnotinghistory.com/womens-histo... YouTube Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Happy Women's History Month! Collage of four women: Anna May Wong, Anne Neville, Pauline Bonaparte, and Sarojini Naidu

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Our newest host, Ted, is making his debut today! Listen now to hear him talk about some of the earliest (yet least famous) shots fired in the American Revolution: www.footnotinghistory.com/home/the-sho... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAo6...

The Shots Not Heard Around the World. Ted. Painting of a large ship viewed from the shore by two men.

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

New! An obscure storeroom in the Ben Ezra Synagogue in Cairo was the repository for old manuscripts. For centuries, a wide variety of writings were deposited and then lay untouched. Learn all about it now: www.footnotinghistory.com/home/the-hid... YouTube version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WxM...

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The Hidden Treasure of the Cairo Genizah

(Kristin Uscinski) An obscure 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 unto...

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

New! Alexander (the Great) 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. Listen now: www.footnotinghistory.com/home/alexand... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTkO...

Alexander’s Worlds. Host: Lucy. Image: Mosaic of Alexander the Great riding on a war horse.

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

I've been doing this for a long time.

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Today Footnoting History turns 13! We have lived the indie podcast life for a long time and we could not do it without dedicated listeners who spread the word. Thank you for being why we have had millions of listens and reached this milestone. 🎂

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Happy Black History Month!! Our Black History collection is always here for you with episodes on fascinating folks like Lorenzo Dow Turner, Jane Manning James, Bass Reeves, and many more: www.footnotinghistory.com/black-history

Collage of 4 images behind the text happy black history month! the images are Lorenzo Dow Turner, Bass Reeves, the Edmondson sisters, and Jane Manning James in a crowd

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

I cannot properly express how excited I am to be a part of this collection of essays about Newsies. Spot Conlon has been one of my favorite characters since I saw the movie as a child. So thankful to @hermioneclone.bsky.social for the opportunity 📰🗽 mcfarlandbooks.com/product/news...

Cover for Newsies, Newsies-- Read all about it! Essays on the film and broadway productions edited by emily hamilton-honey. It features a black and white photograph of a leaping newsboy

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

We’re back! Our first new episode of 2026 is here. Join us to learn about the evolving and fascinating history of beer from its origins straight into the modern period. www.footnotinghistory.com/home/beer-th... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5G_...

New. Beer Through The Ages. Samantha. Image: A drawing of a drunk man sitting on a barrel and holding an overflowing tankard in the air.

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Happy Winnie the Pooh Day! We have a trio of episodes about Pooh and the Milne Family that created his stories: www.footnotinghistory.com/home/categor... Who is your favorite Pooh Crew member? Let us know!

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

We are back with new episodes starting next week! So excited to be back at it and share our work with you all.

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redgillett.bsky.social @redgillett.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Pls suggest listening options to calm me down of an evening. Fave French language history podcasts? Similar to @footnotinghistory.bsky.social mais en français... @sfhs.bsky.social @frenchhistory.bsky.social @frculturalst.bsky.social @jwsfh.bsky.social @frenchcolonial.bsky.social #FrenchHistorians

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Out now, just in time for Thanksgiving, Kristin brings you the story of James Hemings...the man you can thank for delicious macaroni and cheese: www.footnotinghistory.com/home/thank-y... YouTube version: youtu.be/CQnvfp7YfKA?...

Thank You, James Hemings, the man who brought you mac and cheese. Host: Kristin. Image: Photograph of a plantation kitchen.

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

New! Elizabeth Blackwell's goal was to prove that a woman could do anything a man could do. And once she got her medical degree, she set to work helping other women follow in her footsteps. Learn more: www.footnotinghistory.com/home/dr-blac... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=swiR...

Dr. Blackwell. Host: Samantha. Image: Portrait of Elizabeth Blackwell holding a book.

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

It's time for the episode people tell us they look forward to the most every year...

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

A dozen years of History for Halloween!? You bet! Our newest installment of creepy historical tales for the spookiest time of the year is out now: www.footnotinghistory.com/home/history... YouTube version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zcys...

History for Halloween XII. Image: Black skeleton holding a scythe sitting on a clock on yellowed paper.

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Out now! Lucy explores the roots of Renaissance Faires in the US, and how communes, folk music, particolored tights, and a reimagined past turn out to be more closely linked than you might imagine. www.footnotinghistory.com/home/ren-fai... YouTube version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LCG...

Ren Faire History: From Folk Music to Fried Food. Lucy. Image: Photograph of Lucy in Ren Faire clothing, smelling a flower

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