Footnoting History https://www.footnotinghistory.com 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! Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:01:00 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en-us us Copyright 2013-2022. All rights reserved. 463704 History 1440 episodic From Neanderthals to Napoleon's sister, Footnoting History's team of academics share their favorite stories from across history. New episodes every other Saturday. Footnoting History No no https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/611450/2022FHITunes_m4a2eh.png Footnoting History https://www.footnotinghistory.com 144 144 history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slaveryBecause the best stories are always in the footnotes. footnotinghistory@gmail.comFootnoting History Tsianina: Artist, Trailblazer… Princess? Tsianina: Artist, Trailblazer… Princess? https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/tsianina-artist-trailblazer%e2%80%a6-princess/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/tsianina-artist-trailblazer%e2%80%a6-princess/#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/a0b5cccb-c2c1-3c23-9236-bcd11e31209a (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 expansion, forged a musical career that took her to the Metropolitan Opera and the Hollywood Bowl, and helped to create an enduring center for the study of Native American cultures and history.

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

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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 expansion, forged a musical career that took her to the Metropolitan Opera and the Hollywood Bowl, and helped to create an enduring center for the study of Native American cultures and history.

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

]]> Footnoting History false No 864 2720 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(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 expansion, forged a musical career that took her to the Metropolitan Opera and the Hollywood Bowl, and helped to create an enduring center for the study of Native American cultures and history.   For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.comhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Dog at the Heart of the Corps of Discovery Expedition The Dog at the Heart of the Corps of Discovery Expedition https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-dog-at-the-heart-of-the-corps-of-discovery-expedition/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-dog-at-the-heart-of-the-corps-of-discovery-expedition/#comments Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/80244ac3-c780-3795-8ef0-f77b9467eb72 (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 remarkable journey, and learn about the lives of working dogs in the early years of the Republic. 

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

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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 remarkable journey, and learn about the lives of working dogs in the early years of the Republic. 

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

]]> Footnoting History false No 1132 2719 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(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 remarkable journey, and learn about the lives of working dogs in the early years of the Republic.    For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.comhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Shots Not Heard Round the World The Shots Not Heard Round the World https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-shots-not-heard-round-the-world/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-shots-not-heard-round-the-world/#comments Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:08:40 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/ae80cf35-ed57-341b-8341-a6ad64e6715b (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 actually fired months before, in December 1774? And not in Massachusetts at all, but in New Hampshire. Join me in this episode of Footnoting History, as we dive into the capture of Fort William and Mary, and the first shots of the American Revolution not heard round the world.

]]> (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 actually fired months before, in December 1774? And not in Massachusetts at all, but in New Hampshire. Join me in this episode of Footnoting History, as we dive into the capture of Fort William and Mary, and the first shots of the American Revolution not heard round the world.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1084 2718 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(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 actually fired months before, in December 1774? And not in Massachusetts at all, but in New Hampshire. Join me in this episode of Footnoting History, as we dive into the capture of Fort William and Mary, and the first shots of the American Revolution not heard round the world.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Hidden Treasure of the Cairo Genizah The Hidden Treasure of the Cairo Genizah https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-hidden-treasure-of-the-cairo-genizah/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-hidden-treasure-of-the-cairo-genizah/#comments Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:01:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/233fbb62-12c0-3594-989b-5e09e680cc51 (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 historians are so excited about a trash heap this week on Footnoting History!  

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

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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 historians are so excited about a trash heap this week on Footnoting History!  

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

]]> Footnoting History false No 1323 2717 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting 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 historians are so excited about a trash heap this week on Footnoting History!     For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.comhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Alexander's Worlds Alexander's Worlds https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/alexanders-worlds/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/alexanders-worlds/#comments Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:01:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/2cbaa007-60f2-3883-9263-45e19ddfaa0a (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 well as to the edge of the Himalayas. Now. How did the eastern Mediterranean – and central Asia – transform from the world of Athens and Persia to the world of Alexander?

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

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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 well as to the edge of the Himalayas. Now. How did the eastern Mediterranean – and central Asia – transform from the world of Athens and Persia to the world of Alexander?

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

]]> Footnoting History false No 1064 2716 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(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 well as to the edge of the Himalayas. Now. How did the eastern Mediterranean – and central Asia – transform from the world of Athens and Persia to the world of Alexander?   For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.comhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Beer Through the Ages Beer Through the Ages https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/beer-through-the-ages/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/beer-through-the-ages/#comments Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:01:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/c5964a23-7413-3549-87ad-20a34305e4ee (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 origins straight into the modern period.

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

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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 origins straight into the modern period.

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

]]> Footnoting History false No 1153 2715 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(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 origins straight into the modern period.   For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.comhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery History for the Holidays V History for the Holidays V https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-the-holidays-v/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-the-holidays-v/#comments Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:01:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/9bad64c2-1c0a-32d7-9563-51df6321317c (Hosts: Christine, Lucy, Kristin)

Celebrate the end of 2025 with our annual selection of historical stories about the holiday season!   ]]> (Hosts: Christine, Lucy, Kristin)

Celebrate the end of 2025 with our annual selection of historical stories about the holiday season!   ]]> Footnoting History false No 1018 2714 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Hosts: Christine, Lucy, Kristin) Celebrate the end of 2025 with our annual selection of historical stories about the holiday season!  history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Thank You, James Hemings (the man who brought you mac and cheese) Thank You, James Hemings (the man who brought you mac and cheese) https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/thank-you-james-hemings-the-man-who-brought-you-mac-and-cheese/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/thank-you-james-hemings-the-man-who-brought-you-mac-and-cheese/#comments Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:01:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/229567f5-b827-338f-aa8d-1fcea5d76e34 (Host: Kristin)

You know it and love it, but did you realize who was responsible for bringing macaroni and cheese into your life? Learn about James Hemings, the enslaved man who traveled to France and trained in French cuisine, this week on Footnoting History! 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

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You know it and love it, but did you realize who was responsible for bringing macaroni and cheese into your life? Learn about James Hemings, the enslaved man who traveled to France and trained in French cuisine, this week on Footnoting History! 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

]]> Footnoting History false No 1588 2713 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Kristin) You know it and love it, but did you realize who was responsible for bringing macaroni and cheese into your life? Learn about James Hemings, the enslaved man who traveled to France and trained in French cuisine, this week on Footnoting History!  For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.comhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Dr. Blackwell Dr. Blackwell https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/dr-blackwell/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/dr-blackwell/#comments Sat, 08 Nov 2025 00:01:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/f81e9de6-52dc-3d43-8152-980df0f39b2e (Host: Samantha)

In 1847, the idea that a woman could be a medical doctor was absurd. Some thought it couldn’t be done. Others accepted the premise that a woman could learn to be a physician, but suggested such a woman would need to disguise herself as a man and go study far away where no one would recognize her – France, perhaps. But for Elizabeth Blackwell that defeated the purpose. Her 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, starting with her sister Emily, follow in her footsteps. 

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

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In 1847, the idea that a woman could be a medical doctor was absurd. Some thought it couldn’t be done. Others accepted the premise that a woman could learn to be a physician, but suggested such a woman would need to disguise herself as a man and go study far away where no one would recognize her – France, perhaps. But for Elizabeth Blackwell that defeated the purpose. Her 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, starting with her sister Emily, follow in her footsteps. 

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

]]> Footnoting History false No 1559 2712 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Samantha) In 1847, the idea that a woman could be a medical doctor was absurd. Some thought it couldn’t be done. Others accepted the premise that a woman could learn to be a physician, but suggested such a woman would need to disguise herself as a man and go study far away where no one would recognize her – France, perhaps. But for Elizabeth Blackwell that defeated the purpose. Her 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, starting with her sister Emily, follow in her footsteps.    For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.comhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery History for Halloween XII History for Halloween XII https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-halloween-xii/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-halloween-xii/#comments Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/3ebc20fd-acd5-3e10-9b74-bcf2ad9af9eb (Hosts: Christine, Lucy, Sam, and Kristin) 

​It's the spookiest time of the year and we are here with your annual dose of historical Halloween tales!

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

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​It's the spookiest time of the year and we are here with your annual dose of historical Halloween tales!

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

]]> Footnoting History false No 1665 2711 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Hosts: Christine, Lucy, Sam, and Kristin)  ​It's the spookiest time of the year and we are here with your annual dose of historical Halloween tales!   For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.comhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Ren Faire History: From Folk Music to Fried Food Ren Faire History: From Folk Music to Fried Food https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/ren-faire-history-from-folk-music-to-fried-food/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/ren-faire-history-from-folk-music-to-fried-food/#comments Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/b4e87b57-00b1-3a87-8cfb-af5004650c7d (Host: Lucy)

Giant turkey legs, fried food, implausible costumes… and counterculture? This episode explores the roots of Renaissance Faires in the US, and how this originally hippie-centric phenomenon was linked to other forms of medievalism in the ‘60s and ‘70s. Communes, folk music, particolored tights, and a reimagined past turn out to be more closely linked than you might imagine. This episode also examines how Ren Faires have evolved and continued to thrive, and why you still — if you’re lucky — might hear Steeleye Span covers at your nearest one.

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

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Giant turkey legs, fried food, implausible costumes… and counterculture? This episode explores the roots of Renaissance Faires in the US, and how this originally hippie-centric phenomenon was linked to other forms of medievalism in the ‘60s and ‘70s. Communes, folk music, particolored tights, and a reimagined past turn out to be more closely linked than you might imagine. This episode also examines how Ren Faires have evolved and continued to thrive, and why you still — if you’re lucky — might hear Steeleye Span covers at your nearest one.

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

]]> Footnoting History false No 1003 2710 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Lucy) Giant turkey legs, fried food, implausible costumes… and counterculture? This episode explores the roots of Renaissance Faires in the US, and how this originally hippie-centric phenomenon was linked to other forms of medievalism in the ‘60s and ‘70s. Communes, folk music, particolored tights, and a reimagined past turn out to be more closely linked than you might imagine. This episode also examines how Ren Faires have evolved and continued to thrive, and why you still — if you’re lucky — might hear Steeleye Span covers at your nearest one.   For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.comhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Pendle Witches The Pendle Witches https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-pendle-witches/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-pendle-witches/#comments Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/d9cd7147-a424-31bd-b843-95ec4f86c652 (Host: Kristin) 

In 1612, nine-year-old Jennet Devize accused her mother in court of witchcraft. Her testimony led  to the conviction of 11 people, 10 of whom were sent to the gallows. Find out about the most famous witchcraft event in English history that you may never have heard about in this episode of Footnoting History!  

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

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In 1612, nine-year-old Jennet Devize accused her mother in court of witchcraft. Her testimony led  to the conviction of 11 people, 10 of whom were sent to the gallows. Find out about the most famous witchcraft event in English history that you may never have heard about in this episode of Footnoting History!  

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

]]> Footnoting History false No 1718 2709 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Kristin)  In 1612, nine-year-old Jennet Devize accused her mother in court of witchcraft. Her testimony led  to the conviction of 11 people, 10 of whom were sent to the gallows. Find out about the most famous witchcraft event in English history that you may never have heard about in this episode of Footnoting History!   For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.comhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Playing War: The Development and Early Use of Kriegsspiel Playing War: The Development and Early Use of Kriegsspiel https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/playing-war-the-development-and-early-use-of-kriegsspiel/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/playing-war-the-development-and-early-use-of-kriegsspiel/#comments Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/693d0c17-8191-3b6e-8b6f-9304132bfec7 (Host: Samantha) 

Games are amazing. They teach us how to engage with the world through play. They’ve also been used to train some of the greatest military minds. Chess is notoriously the game of the aristocracy, used to teach strategy and forward thinking. In the 19th century, a Prussian father and son, George Leopold von Reisswitz and Georg Heinrich Rudolf Johann von Reisswitz, brought strategic gaming to a whole new level with profound results.

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

 

 

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Games are amazing. They teach us how to engage with the world through play. They’ve also been used to train some of the greatest military minds. Chess is notoriously the game of the aristocracy, used to teach strategy and forward thinking. In the 19th century, a Prussian father and son, George Leopold von Reisswitz and Georg Heinrich Rudolf Johann von Reisswitz, brought strategic gaming to a whole new level with profound results.

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

 

 

]]> Footnoting History false No 1106 2708 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Samantha)  Games are amazing. They teach us how to engage with the world through play. They’ve also been used to train some of the greatest military minds. Chess is notoriously the game of the aristocracy, used to teach strategy and forward thinking. In the 19th century, a Prussian father and son, George Leopold von Reisswitz and Georg Heinrich Rudolf Johann von Reisswitz, brought strategic gaming to a whole new level with profound results.   For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com    history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery A Brief History of Napoleon Bonaparte’s Sisters A Brief History of Napoleon Bonaparte’s Sisters https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/a-brief-history-of-napoleon-bonaparte-s-sisters/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/a-brief-history-of-napoleon-bonaparte-s-sisters/#comments Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/c8867436-f104-3fb3-b7b9-dd9fa6d414b4 (Host: Christine)

One of Napoleon Bonaparte’s favorite methods of expanding control was to place his siblings in positions of power. Here, Christine takes a look at the lives of Napoleon’s three dynamic sisters (Elisa, Pauline, and Caroline), their rise to imperial prominence, and how they were impacted by the fall of their brother.

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

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One of Napoleon Bonaparte’s favorite methods of expanding control was to place his siblings in positions of power. Here, Christine takes a look at the lives of Napoleon’s three dynamic sisters (Elisa, Pauline, and Caroline), their rise to imperial prominence, and how they were impacted by the fall of their brother.

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

]]> Footnoting History false No 1518 2707 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Christine) One of Napoleon Bonaparte’s favorite methods of expanding control was to place his siblings in positions of power. Here, Christine takes a look at the lives of Napoleon’s three dynamic sisters (Elisa, Pauline, and Caroline), their rise to imperial prominence, and how they were impacted by the fall of their brother. For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.comhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Simon de Montfort Revisited Simon de Montfort Revisited https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/simon-de-montfort-revisited/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/simon-de-montfort-revisited/#comments Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/0d386181-ea89-3583-b9e2-b87a23e8da98 (Host: Christine)

In the 13th century, nobleman Simon de Montfort led an infamous and bloody rebellion against his brother-in-law, King Henry III of England. Simon’s fight against royal power (and controversial life!) caused him to be a focus of one of Footnoting History’s earliest episodes. Now, over a decade later, we are revisiting his story for listeners both new and old –and incorporating more details, newer research, and better audio performance. 

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

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In the 13th century, nobleman Simon de Montfort led an infamous and bloody rebellion against his brother-in-law, King Henry III of England. Simon’s fight against royal power (and controversial life!) caused him to be a focus of one of Footnoting History’s earliest episodes. Now, over a decade later, we are revisiting his story for listeners both new and old –and incorporating more details, newer research, and better audio performance. 

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

]]> Footnoting History false No 1520 2706 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Christine) In the 13th century, nobleman Simon de Montfort led an infamous and bloody rebellion against his brother-in-law, King Henry III of England. Simon’s fight against royal power (and controversial life!) caused him to be a focus of one of Footnoting History’s earliest episodes. Now, over a decade later, we are revisiting his story for listeners both new and old –and incorporating more details, newer research, and better audio performance.    For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.comhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Pockets! And Why Women Don’t Have Them Pockets! And Why Women Don’t Have Them https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/pockets-and-why-women-don-t-have-them/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/pockets-and-why-women-don-t-have-them/#comments Sat, 02 Aug 2025 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/33e7051d-2b5b-3e0d-b915-d1a45e532463 (Host: Samantha) 

Ladies, do you ever feel frustrated by the lack of pockets in your clothes? Gentlemen, have you ever heard a woman friend complain about her pockets or been asked to stow a phone or a wallet for a companion? This phenomenon isn’t new. Since the introduction of the three-piece suit in the seventeenth century, men have had a near monopoly on pockets. Tune in this week to learn more about the origin of the pocket in western dress and to consider why women’s pocket game is so limited.

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

 

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Ladies, do you ever feel frustrated by the lack of pockets in your clothes? Gentlemen, have you ever heard a woman friend complain about her pockets or been asked to stow a phone or a wallet for a companion? This phenomenon isn’t new. Since the introduction of the three-piece suit in the seventeenth century, men have had a near monopoly on pockets. Tune in this week to learn more about the origin of the pocket in western dress and to consider why women’s pocket game is so limited.

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

 

]]> Footnoting History false No 821 2705 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Samantha)  Ladies, do you ever feel frustrated by the lack of pockets in your clothes? Gentlemen, have you ever heard a woman friend complain about her pockets or been asked to stow a phone or a wallet for a companion? This phenomenon isn’t new. Since the introduction of the three-piece suit in the seventeenth century, men have had a near monopoly on pockets. Tune in this week to learn more about the origin of the pocket in western dress and to consider why women’s pocket game is so limited. For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com  history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Beyond Sad Gruel: Food and Diet in Medieval Europe Beyond Sad Gruel: Food and Diet in Medieval Europe https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/beyond-sad-gruel-food-and-diet-in-medieval-europe/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/beyond-sad-gruel-food-and-diet-in-medieval-europe/#comments Sat, 19 Jul 2025 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/f248d12e-0c56-3f4b-8ad1-2a1c4ef1ae7c (Host: Lucy)

Seasonal eating and regional eating were the variables responsible for the most widespread differences in what people ate, although then as now, wealth and class played a significant role in what was available to and prized by diners. Contrary to Hollywood myth, though, sad gruel was not the norm. This episode explores cooking, eating, and thinking about food in medieval Europe.

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

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Seasonal eating and regional eating were the variables responsible for the most widespread differences in what people ate, although then as now, wealth and class played a significant role in what was available to and prized by diners. Contrary to Hollywood myth, though, sad gruel was not the norm. This episode explores cooking, eating, and thinking about food in medieval Europe.

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

]]> Footnoting History false No 906 2704 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Lucy) Seasonal eating and regional eating were the variables responsible for the most widespread differences in what people ate, although then as now, wealth and class played a significant role in what was available to and prized by diners. Contrary to Hollywood myth, though, sad gruel was not the norm. This episode explores cooking, eating, and thinking about food in medieval Europe. For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.comhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery William and Caroline Herschel, Astronomer Siblings William and Caroline Herschel, Astronomer Siblings https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/william-and-caroline-herschel-astronomer-siblings/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/william-and-caroline-herschel-astronomer-siblings/#comments Sat, 17 May 2025 08:20:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/fc9c3906-44be-305f-b44c-278a3a04fc2d (Host: Christine)

In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, siblings William and Caroline Herschel dedicated their lives to studying the stars. Among their accomplishments were discovering a planet (William) and comets (Caroline), causing them to leave their marks on the field of astronomy forever. This episode of Footnoting History explores their fascinating lives from their surprisingly musical beginnings to their astronomical achievements. ​

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

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In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, siblings William and Caroline Herschel dedicated their lives to studying the stars. Among their accomplishments were discovering a planet (William) and comets (Caroline), causing them to leave their marks on the field of astronomy forever. This episode of Footnoting History explores their fascinating lives from their surprisingly musical beginnings to their astronomical achievements.
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For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

]]> Footnoting History false No 1280 2703 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Christine) In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, siblings William and Caroline Herschel dedicated their lives to studying the stars. Among their accomplishments were discovering a planet (William) and comets (Caroline), causing them to leave their marks on the field of astronomy forever. This episode of Footnoting History explores their fascinating lives from their surprisingly musical beginnings to their astronomical achievements. ​ For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.comhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Say ȝes to the Chausemles: Fashion in the Medieval West Say ȝes to the Chausemles: Fashion in the Medieval West https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/say-%c8%9des-to-the-chausemles-fashion-in-the-medieval-west/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/say-%c8%9des-to-the-chausemles-fashion-in-the-medieval-west/#comments Sat, 03 May 2025 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/93cd258b-8092-3ce8-80c7-162759a3fa61 (Host: Kristin)

Medieval clothing was much more than simply a way to keep warm and decent: it was a statement about social class, wealth, and increasingly personal taste. Clothing meant something – and what people wore could change with a mood or the day or the family they were born into. Find out what medieval people were wearing, this week on Footnoting History!

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

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Medieval clothing was much more than simply a way to keep warm and decent: it was a statement about social class, wealth, and increasingly personal taste. Clothing meant something – and what people wore could change with a mood or the day or the family they were born into. Find out what medieval people were wearing, this week on Footnoting History!

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

]]> Footnoting History false No 1600 2702 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Kristin) Medieval clothing was much more than simply a way to keep warm and decent: it was a statement about social class, wealth, and increasingly personal taste. Clothing meant something – and what people wore could change with a mood or the day or the family they were born into. Find out what medieval people were wearing, this week on Footnoting History! For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.comhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Christianity and the Roman Empire: ​Jerusalem to Constantinople Christianity and the Roman Empire: ​Jerusalem to Constantinople https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/christianity-and-the-roman-empire-%e2%80%8bjerusalem-to-constantinople/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/christianity-and-the-roman-empire-%e2%80%8bjerusalem-to-constantinople/#comments Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/1e291e05-4388-3418-9673-ae766e000a76 (Host: Lucy) 

The second through fourth centuries C.E. saw a profound transformation, and profound upheavals, in the Roman world as a result of the rise of Christianity as a universal religion. Religion, flexible and syncretic, was a powerful source of identity for the Romans, from the temples of misty Britain to the mystery cults of the Middle East. The growing numbers of Christians, as a minority incapable of assimilation, were a disturbing anomaly… and a useful scapegoat.

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

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The second through fourth centuries C.E. saw a profound transformation, and profound upheavals, in the Roman world as a result of the rise of Christianity as a universal religion. Religion, flexible and syncretic, was a powerful source of identity for the Romans, from the temples of misty Britain to the mystery cults of the Middle East. The growing numbers of Christians, as a minority incapable of assimilation, were a disturbing anomaly… and a useful scapegoat.

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

]]> Footnoting History false No 1040 2701 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Lucy)  The second through fourth centuries C.E. saw a profound transformation, and profound upheavals, in the Roman world as a result of the rise of Christianity as a universal religion. Religion, flexible and syncretic, was a powerful source of identity for the Romans, from the temples of misty Britain to the mystery cults of the Middle East. The growing numbers of Christians, as a minority incapable of assimilation, were a disturbing anomaly… and a useful scapegoat. For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.comhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Archdiocese of Khanbaliq The Archdiocese of Khanbaliq https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-archdiocese-of-khanbaliq/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-archdiocese-of-khanbaliq/#comments Sat, 05 Apr 2025 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/76c98b67-d7cc-3d47-a426-6d573ddbadee (Host: Josh) 

In the 14th century, Pope Clement V sent several missionary friars to Khanbaliq (modern-day Beijing) to consecrate fellow missionary Franciscan John of Montecorvino the new archbishop of a new archdiocese that included most of China and India. Who was John of Montecorvino and why did the Latin Church feel an archdiocese was necessary in a place so far from Europe? Find out on this episode of Footnoting History.

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

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In the 14th century, Pope Clement V sent several missionary friars to Khanbaliq (modern-day Beijing) to consecrate fellow missionary Franciscan John of Montecorvino the new archbishop of a new archdiocese that included most of China and India. Who was John of Montecorvino and why did the Latin Church feel an archdiocese was necessary in a place so far from Europe? Find out on this episode of Footnoting History.

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

]]> Footnoting History false No 893 2699 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Josh)  In the 14th century, Pope Clement V sent several missionary friars to Khanbaliq (modern-day Beijing) to consecrate fellow missionary Franciscan John of Montecorvino the new archbishop of a new archdiocese that included most of China and India. Who was John of Montecorvino and why did the Latin Church feel an archdiocese was necessary in a place so far from Europe? Find out on this episode of Footnoting History. For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.comhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Executioner in the Premodern West The Executioner in the Premodern West https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-executioner-in-the-premodern-west/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-executioner-in-the-premodern-west/#comments Sat, 22 Mar 2025 11:00:04 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/c98a4ae3-c09c-3744-9739-058356094548 (Host: Kristin) 

Both feared and respected, the executioner was indispensable to the premodern system of justice in the West.  The skill and the service he provided were essential to keeping order but: who were they, how did one become an executioner, and did he wear a mask? Find out this week on Footnoting History! 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

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Both feared and respected, the executioner was indispensable to the premodern system of justice in the West.  The skill and the service he provided were essential to keeping order but: who were they, how did one become an executioner, and did he wear a mask? Find out this week on Footnoting History! 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

]]> Footnoting History false No 1276 2700 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Kristin)  Both feared and respected, the executioner was indispensable to the premodern system of justice in the West.  The skill and the service he provided were essential to keeping order but: who were they, how did one become an executioner, and did he wear a mask? Find out this week on Footnoting History!  For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.comhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Cassandra Austen: ​Jane’s Adored Sister Cassandra Austen: ​Jane’s Adored Sister https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/cassandra-austen-%e2%80%8bjane-s-adored-sister/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/cassandra-austen-%e2%80%8bjane-s-adored-sister/#comments Sat, 08 Mar 2025 00:01:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/44937fed-84db-3d8f-b59e-1aa178058090 (Host: Christine)

Cassandra Austen is certainly not as famous as her author sister, Jane, but one thing is for certain: she was a massively significant presence in Jane’s world. In this episode of Footnoting History, Christine takes a look at Cassandra’s life and her close, protective, bond with the author of Pride and Prejudice.

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

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Cassandra Austen is certainly not as famous as her author sister, Jane, but one thing is for certain: she was a massively significant presence in Jane’s world. In this episode of Footnoting History, Christine takes a look at Cassandra’s life and her close, protective, bond with the author of Pride and Prejudice.

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

]]> Footnoting History false No 997 2698 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Christine) Cassandra Austen is certainly not as famous as her author sister, Jane, but one thing is for certain: she was a massively significant presence in Jane’s world. In this episode of Footnoting History, Christine takes a look at Cassandra’s life and her close, protective, bond with the author of Pride and Prejudice. For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.comhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Tales from the Tower of London II Tales from the Tower of London II https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/tales-from-the-tower-of-london-ii/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/tales-from-the-tower-of-london-ii/#comments Sat, 22 Feb 2025 00:01:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/28f07ac4-151b-32dd-87e8-9c3a0064d9c4 (Hosts: Kristin, Christine) 

In this episode, Kristin and Christine bring back a fan-favorite topic, the Tower of London! First, Kristin talks about Jewish connections to the Tower in the Middle Ages. Then, Christine takes you to the Stuart era to talk about the death of Tower prisoner Sir Thomas Overbury. 

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

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In this episode, Kristin and Christine bring back a fan-favorite topic, the Tower of London! First, Kristin talks about Jewish connections to the Tower in the Middle Ages. Then, Christine takes you to the Stuart era to talk about the death of Tower prisoner Sir Thomas Overbury. 

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

]]> Footnoting History false No 1602 2697 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Hosts: Kristin, Christine)  In this episode, Kristin and Christine bring back a fan-favorite topic, the Tower of London! First, Kristin talks about Jewish connections to the Tower in the Middle Ages. Then, Christine takes you to the Stuart era to talk about the death of Tower prisoner Sir Thomas Overbury.    For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.comhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Coming Home from War in Ancient Greece Coming Home from War in Ancient Greece https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/coming-home-from-war-in-ancient-greece/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/coming-home-from-war-in-ancient-greece/#comments Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:01:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/bde6a89b-ba75-3e5f-8651-6aba593bfa4b (Host: Lucy)

The Iliad and The Odyssey dramatize not only war, but how challenging it can be to return from war, and how war separates those who fight from their families and communities — even when there aren’t angry gods involved. Figuring out the history behind these beloved poems has a long and complicated history of its own. Scholars have used archaeology to find cities and palaces made famous by Homer. And historians debate the cultural meanings of war and trauma in cultures far removed from our own. The Return (2024) engages with many of these debates as it portrays Odysseus and Penelope’s familiar human story.

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

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The Iliad and The Odyssey dramatize not only war, but how challenging it can be to return from war, and how war separates those who fight from their families and communities — even when there aren’t angry gods involved. Figuring out the history behind these beloved poems has a long and complicated history of its own. Scholars have used archaeology to find cities and palaces made famous by Homer. And historians debate the cultural meanings of war and trauma in cultures far removed from our own. The Return (2024) engages with many of these debates as it portrays Odysseus and Penelope’s familiar human story.

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

]]> Footnoting History false No 1069 2696 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Lucy) The Iliad and The Odyssey dramatize not only war, but how challenging it can be to return from war, and how war separates those who fight from their families and communities — even when there aren’t angry gods involved. Figuring out the history behind these beloved poems has a long and complicated history of its own. Scholars have used archaeology to find cities and palaces made famous by Homer. And historians debate the cultural meanings of war and trauma in cultures far removed from our own. The Return (2024) engages with many of these debates as it portrays Odysseus and Penelope’s familiar human story.   For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.comhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Hummel and Howe – Attorneys at Crime Hummel and Howe – Attorneys at Crime https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/hummel-and-howe-%e2%80%93-attorneys-at-crime/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/hummel-and-howe-%e2%80%93-attorneys-at-crime/#comments Sat, 25 Jan 2025 00:01:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/78ca2980-9fdb-37d9-a7bb-706be5f4254a (Host: Josh) 

At the height of America’s Gilded Age, two men William F Howe and Abraham Hummel practiced criminal law in New York City. These unscrupulous lawyers represented some of the most notorious of NYC criminals of the era using theatrics and loopholes to find “justice” for their clients. On this episode of Footnoting History, come learn all about their misdeeds and misadventures as we explore the underbelly of American history.

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

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At the height of America’s Gilded Age, two men William F Howe and Abraham Hummel practiced criminal law in New York City. These unscrupulous lawyers represented some of the most notorious of NYC criminals of the era using theatrics and loopholes to find “justice” for their clients. On this episode of Footnoting History, come learn all about their misdeeds and misadventures as we explore the underbelly of American history.

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

]]> Footnoting History false No 1034 2695 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Josh)  At the height of America’s Gilded Age, two men William F Howe and Abraham Hummel practiced criminal law in New York City. These unscrupulous lawyers represented some of the most notorious of NYC criminals of the era using theatrics and loopholes to find “justice” for their clients. On this episode of Footnoting History, come learn all about their misdeeds and misadventures as we explore the underbelly of American history.   For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.comhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery History for the Holidays IV History for the Holidays IV https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-the-holidays-2024/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-the-holidays-2024/#comments Sat, 07 Dec 2024 00:01:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/4be7cb30-f098-3efe-8f2e-905389535b41 (Hosts: Christine, Josh, Kristin) 

As the year comes to a close, holidays abound! Join us for our newest episode in our series about history that ties to these festive times.

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

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As the year comes to a close, holidays abound! Join us for our newest episode in our series about history that ties to these festive times.

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

]]> Footnoting History false No 993 2694 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Hosts: Christine, Josh, Kristin)  As the year comes to a close, holidays abound! Join us for our newest episode in our series about history that ties to these festive times. For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.comhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery A Royal Son: Eustace, Count of Boulogne A Royal Son: Eustace, Count of Boulogne https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/a-royal-son-eustace-count-of-boulogne/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/a-royal-son-eustace-count-of-boulogne/#comments Sat, 23 Nov 2024 00:01:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/c0da83d9-bb7b-3d8b-a746-724750f389cc (Host: Christine)

When England's King Henry I died in 1135, his nephew Stephen usurped the throne. Had Stephen's reign been an accepted success, his son Eustace would have been recognized as the next in line to become king, but that did not come to pass. Here, Christine recounts Eustace's story, from growing up during a period called 'The Anarchy' to the aftermath of learning he would never wear the crown.

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

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When England's King Henry I died in 1135, his nephew Stephen usurped the throne. Had Stephen's reign been an accepted success, his son Eustace would have been recognized as the next in line to become king, but that did not come to pass. Here, Christine recounts Eustace's story, from growing up during a period called 'The Anarchy' to the aftermath of learning he would never wear the crown.

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

]]> Footnoting History false No 947 2693 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Christine) When England's King Henry I died in 1135, his nephew Stephen usurped the throne. Had Stephen's reign been an accepted success, his son Eustace would have been recognized as the next in line to become king, but that did not come to pass. Here, Christine recounts Eustace's story, from growing up during a period called 'The Anarchy' to the aftermath of learning he would never wear the crown.   For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.comhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Thurkill’s Excellent Adventure: A Medieval English Peasant’s Tour of Hell Thurkill’s Excellent Adventure: A Medieval English Peasant’s Tour of Hell https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/thurkill-s-excellent-adventure-a-medieval-english-peasant-s-tour-of-hell/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/thurkill-s-excellent-adventure-a-medieval-english-peasant-s-tour-of-hell/#comments Sat, 09 Nov 2024 00:01:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/0de1070a-4cb7-3416-a33e-6572029000e6 (Host: Kristin)

Hundreds of years before Dante took us on a tour through the afterlife, there was Thurkill, an English peasant from the 13th century, who described his journey into hell and the edge of paradise. What was it like and what can we learn from his story? Come on a vision quest with Kristin, in this episode of Footnoting History! 

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

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Hundreds of years before Dante took us on a tour through the afterlife, there was Thurkill, an English peasant from the 13th century, who described his journey into hell and the edge of paradise. What was it like and what can we learn from his story? Come on a vision quest with Kristin, in this episode of Footnoting History! 

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

]]> Footnoting History false No 1446 2692 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Kristin) Hundreds of years before Dante took us on a tour through the afterlife, there was Thurkill, an English peasant from the 13th century, who described his journey into hell and the edge of paradise. What was it like and what can we learn from his story? Come on a vision quest with Kristin, in this episode of Footnoting History!    For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.comhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery History for Halloween XI History for Halloween XI https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-halloween-xi/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-halloween-xi/#comments Sat, 26 Oct 2024 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/7b79df7c-f71a-3f71-baa7-9bd9e48e5533 (Hosts: Christine, Lucy, Kristin) 

Spooky season is here again! To celebrate we have another selection of historical frights just for you.

 

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Spooky season is here again! To celebrate we have another selection of historical frights just for you.

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

]]> Footnoting History false No 963 2691 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Hosts: Christine, Lucy, Kristin)  Spooky season is here again! To celebrate we have another selection of historical frights just for you.   For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.comhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery How to Avoid the Death Penalty in Medieval England, Part II How to Avoid the Death Penalty in Medieval England, Part II https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/how-to-avoid-the-death-penalty-in-medieval-england-part-ii/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/how-to-avoid-the-death-penalty-in-medieval-england-part-ii/#comments Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/ca644493-d880-314f-b5ed-b2444e608c0e (Host: Samantha) Not everyone who received the death penalty in medieval England was actually killed. Picking up where she left off in our last episode, Samantha explores two more methods of avoiding execution: gaining sanctuary and buying pardons.

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com/

]]> (Host: Samantha) Not everyone who received the death penalty in medieval England was actually killed. Picking up where she left off in our last episode, Samantha explores two more methods of avoiding execution: gaining sanctuary and buying pardons.

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com/

]]> Footnoting History false No 928 2690 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Samantha) Not everyone who received the death penalty in medieval England was actually killed. Picking up where she left off in our last episode, Samantha explores two more methods of avoiding execution: gaining sanctuary and buying pardons.   For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com/history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery How to Avoid the Death Penalty in Medieval England, Part I How to Avoid the Death Penalty in Medieval England, Part I https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/how-to-avoid-the-death-penalty-in-medieval-england-part-i/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/how-to-avoid-the-death-penalty-in-medieval-england-part-i/#comments Sat, 28 Sep 2024 14:11:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/22baddb5-809e-3f2b-a79a-a07e5ae1d81c (Host: Samantha) In medieval England, just because you received the death penalty for your crimes doesn't mean you necessarily had to actually die. Here, Samantha looks at two methods of avoiding having your sentence carried out: benefit of clergy and turning to outlawry.

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com/

]]> (Host: Samantha) In medieval England, just because you received the death penalty for your crimes doesn't mean you necessarily had to actually die. Here, Samantha looks at two methods of avoiding having your sentence carried out: benefit of clergy and turning to outlawry.

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com/

]]> Footnoting History false No 531 2689 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Samantha) In medieval England, just because you received the death penalty for your crimes doesn't mean you necessarily had to actually die. Here, Samantha looks at two methods of avoiding having your sentence carried out: benefit of clergy and turning to outlawry.   For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com/history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery So You've Been Elfshot So You've Been Elfshot https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/so-youve-been-elfshot/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/so-youve-been-elfshot/#comments Sat, 14 Sep 2024 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/99f4fcf1-0a9b-3c70-958c-893a6e81e5ff (Host: Kristin) Oh no, you’ve been shot by an invisible arrow and now you’re sick. What’s a person to do? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered this week with cures for those times when you’ve been elfshot, this week on Footnoting History. 

 

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]]> (Host: Kristin) Oh no, you’ve been shot by an invisible arrow and now you’re sick. What’s a person to do? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered this week with cures for those times when you’ve been elfshot, this week on Footnoting History. 

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

]]> Footnoting History false No 1589 2688 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Kristin) Oh no, you’ve been shot by an invisible arrow and now you’re sick. What’s a person to do? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered this week with cures for those times when you’ve been elfshot, this week on Footnoting History.    For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.comhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Napoleon Bonaparte and the Malet Coup Napoleon Bonaparte and the Malet Coup https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/napoleon-bonaparte-and-the-malet-coup/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/napoleon-bonaparte-and-the-malet-coup/#comments Sat, 31 Aug 2024 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/94d667db-dc70-31a5-84c2-51b457acca2c (Christine) In 1812, while France’s Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was on a military campaign in Russia, he learned of trouble back home: General Claude-François de Malet and several co-conspirators had tried to take control of the French government. Part of their plan centered around telling people that Napoleon had died - except, of course, he hadn’t. Learn all about the attempted coup from Christine in this episode.

 

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]]> (Christine) In 1812, while France’s Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was on a military campaign in Russia, he learned of trouble back home: General Claude-François de Malet and several co-conspirators had tried to take control of the French government. Part of their plan centered around telling people that Napoleon had died - except, of course, he hadn’t. Learn all about the attempted coup from Christine in this episode.

 

For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com/

]]> Footnoting History false No 1059 2687 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) In 1812, while France’s Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was on a military campaign in Russia, he learned of trouble back home: General Claude-François de Malet and several co-conspirators had tried to take control of the French government. Part of their plan centered around telling people that Napoleon had died - except, of course, he hadn’t. Learn all about the attempted coup from Christine in this episode.   For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com/history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Adventure of Cabeza de Vaca The Adventure of Cabeza de Vaca https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-adventure-of-cabeza-de-vaca/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-adventure-of-cabeza-de-vaca/#comments Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/8e9bd37b-2298-3e70-8ec8-0e6598acab4a (Josh) In 1527, Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca set off as a part of the Narvàez Expedition to conquer Florida. The expedition ended in disaster for the Spanish after several encounters with Native Americans defending their lands. Using makeshift boats, Cabeza de Vaca and a handful of other survivors drifted across the Gulf of Mexico before landing near modern day Galveston, TX. Cabeza de Vaca and three other men would spend the next 8 years wandering what is now the Southwestern United States. Come learn about their voyages on this episode of Footnoting History. 

 

Visit FootnotingHistory.com for further reading suggestions and additional information.

]]> (Josh) In 1527, Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca set off as a part of the Narvàez Expedition to conquer Florida. The expedition ended in disaster for the Spanish after several encounters with Native Americans defending their lands. Using makeshift boats, Cabeza de Vaca and a handful of other survivors drifted across the Gulf of Mexico before landing near modern day Galveston, TX. Cabeza de Vaca and three other men would spend the next 8 years wandering what is now the Southwestern United States. Come learn about their voyages on this episode of Footnoting History. 

 

Visit FootnotingHistory.com for further reading suggestions and additional information.

]]> Footnoting History false No 922 2686 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Josh) In 1527, Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca set off as a part of the Narvàez Expedition to conquer Florida. The expedition ended in disaster for the Spanish after several encounters with Native Americans defending their lands. Using makeshift boats, Cabeza de Vaca and a handful of other survivors drifted across the Gulf of Mexico before landing near modern day Galveston, TX. Cabeza de Vaca and three other men would spend the next 8 years wandering what is now the Southwestern United States. Come learn about their voyages on this episode of Footnoting History.    Visit FootnotingHistory.com for further reading suggestions and additional information.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Medieval Midwives Beyond Myths Medieval Midwives Beyond Myths https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/medieval-midwives-beyond-myths/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/medieval-midwives-beyond-myths/#comments Sat, 03 Aug 2024 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/01012440-677d-3cf7-b81e-b2994f116c0a (Host: Lucy) 

Who were medieval midwives and what did they do? As imagined in novels and films, the medical expertise of such women might be secret, mystical, persecuted, or some combination of all three. In the archives, traces of their activities can be tantalizingly hard to find. This podcast looks not only at the history of midwives in medieval Europe, but at the history of how scholars have tried to recover and reconstruct that history.

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Who were medieval midwives and what did they do? As imagined in novels and films, the medical expertise of such women might be secret, mystical, persecuted, or some combination of all three. In the archives, traces of their activities can be tantalizingly hard to find. This podcast looks not only at the history of midwives in medieval Europe, but at the history of how scholars have tried to recover and reconstruct that history.

]]> Footnoting History false No 768 2685 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Lucy)  Who were medieval midwives and what did they do? As imagined in novels and films, the medical expertise of such women might be secret, mystical, persecuted, or some combination of all three. In the archives, traces of their activities can be tantalizingly hard to find. This podcast looks not only at the history of midwives in medieval Europe, but at the history of how scholars have tried to recover and reconstruct that history.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Tales from the Tower of London: Gruffudd ap Llywelyn and Ranulf Flambard Tales from the Tower of London: Gruffudd ap Llywelyn and Ranulf Flambard https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/tales-from-the-tower-of-london-gruffudd-ap-llywelyn-and-ranulf-flambard/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/tales-from-the-tower-of-london-gruffudd-ap-llywelyn-and-ranulf-flambard/#comments Sat, 20 Jul 2024 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/64982eb1-efcb-32c6-93f5-9da7cdf00b13 (Hosts: Christine and Kristin) 

Since the Middle Ages, the Tower of London has fulfilled many roles including hosting the Crown Jewels. It has, more infamously, also been a prison for many who were viewed as threats or criminals–leading to no shortage of fascinating stories tied to this property. In this episode, Christine and Kristin each share one of their favorite stories about riveting historical figures who found themselves captive in the Tower: Gruffudd ap Llywelyn (son of a Welsh prince) and Ranulf Flambard (the Bishop of Durham).

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Since the Middle Ages, the Tower of London has fulfilled many roles including hosting the Crown Jewels. It has, more infamously, also been a prison for many who were viewed as threats or criminals–leading to no shortage of fascinating stories tied to this property. In this episode, Christine and Kristin each share one of their favorite stories about riveting historical figures who found themselves captive in the Tower: Gruffudd ap Llywelyn (son of a Welsh prince) and Ranulf Flambard (the Bishop of Durham).

]]> Footnoting History false No 1394 2684 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Hosts: Christine and Kristin)  Since the Middle Ages, the Tower of London has fulfilled many roles including hosting the Crown Jewels. It has, more infamously, also been a prison for many who were viewed as threats or criminals–leading to no shortage of fascinating stories tied to this property. In this episode, Christine and Kristin each share one of their favorite stories about riveting historical figures who found themselves captive in the Tower: Gruffudd ap Llywelyn (son of a Welsh prince) and Ranulf Flambard (the Bishop of Durham).history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Choose Your Own Adventure: The Many Accounts of the Execution of Anne Boleyn Choose Your Own Adventure: The Many Accounts of the Execution of Anne Boleyn https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/choose-your-own-adventure-the-many-accounts-of-the-execution-of-anne-boleyn/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/choose-your-own-adventure-the-many-accounts-of-the-execution-of-anne-boleyn/#comments Sat, 18 May 2024 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/720a97e1-d833-3fc2-afd5-14a4125028e7 (Host: Kristin)

Historians rely a lot on primary source evidence to interpret the past. But what do you do when multiple sources tell a different story of what happened? Learn about the many accounts of the execution of Anne Boleyn and consider what they tell us about a major moment in English history with Kristin in this week’s episode of Footnoting History! 

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Historians rely a lot on primary source evidence to interpret the past. But what do you do when multiple sources tell a different story of what happened? Learn about the many accounts of the execution of Anne Boleyn and consider what they tell us about a major moment in English history with Kristin in this week’s episode of Footnoting History! 

]]> Footnoting History false No 1324 2683 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Kristin) Historians rely a lot on primary source evidence to interpret the past. But what do you do when multiple sources tell a different story of what happened? Learn about the many accounts of the execution of Anne Boleyn and consider what they tell us about a major moment in English history with Kristin in this week’s episode of Footnoting History! history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Alfred Packer, Notorious Cannibal? Alfred Packer, Notorious Cannibal? https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/alfred-packer-notorious-cannibal/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/alfred-packer-notorious-cannibal/#comments Sat, 04 May 2024 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/ca31fc83-0695-3be0-ad64-d8e38610148f (Host: Josh) 

Alfred, or sometimes Alferd Packer, is one of the most infamous villains in Colorado history. As the story goes, Packer, a trail guide, led his party into disaster and then killed them one by one before consuming their bodies in order to survive. He was arrested, tried, convicted, and then escaped. Once reprehended Packer changed his story once again. And now more recent evidence has emerged that seems to have exonerated him. We’ll try to sort of this out on this week’s episode of Footnoting History.

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Alfred, or sometimes Alferd Packer, is one of the most infamous villains in Colorado history. As the story goes, Packer, a trail guide, led his party into disaster and then killed them one by one before consuming their bodies in order to survive. He was arrested, tried, convicted, and then escaped. Once reprehended Packer changed his story once again. And now more recent evidence has emerged that seems to have exonerated him. We’ll try to sort of this out on this week’s episode of Footnoting History.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1290 2682 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Josh)  Alfred, or sometimes Alferd Packer, is one of the most infamous villains in Colorado history. As the story goes, Packer, a trail guide, led his party into disaster and then killed them one by one before consuming their bodies in order to survive. He was arrested, tried, convicted, and then escaped. Once reprehended Packer changed his story once again. And now more recent evidence has emerged that seems to have exonerated him. We’ll try to sort of this out on this week’s episode of Footnoting History.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Owney: Star Pup of the US Railway Mail Service Owney: Star Pup of the US Railway Mail Service https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/owney-star-pup-of-the-us-railway-mail-service/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/owney-star-pup-of-the-us-railway-mail-service/#comments Sat, 20 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/85c65491-9a1b-36ce-a3d7-2ac8836707c0 (Host: Christine) In the late 1800s, a dog called Owney became a star as he won over the hearts of postal workers across the United States and sometimes, even, beyond. This episode is all about Owney, his adventures, the souvenirs he collected, and his revered place in postal history.

]]> (Host: Christine) In the late 1800s, a dog called Owney became a star as he won over the hearts of postal workers across the United States and sometimes, even, beyond. This episode is all about Owney, his adventures, the souvenirs he collected, and his revered place in postal history.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1019 2681 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Christine) In the late 1800s, a dog called Owney became a star as he won over the hearts of postal workers across the United States and sometimes, even, beyond. This episode is all about Owney, his adventures, the souvenirs he collected, and his revered place in postal history.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Medieval Coroners Medieval Coroners https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/medieval-coroners/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/medieval-coroners/#comments Sat, 06 Apr 2024 00:11:52 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/ddcaf0c1-7db7-3add-9130-48af0ff07a05 (Host: Samantha)

If you've watched any significant number of crime dramas you've almost certainly come across a coroner who was probably presented as an experienced medical examiner who, if the hero is lucky, has unearthed a key piece of evidence to solve the case. But did you know that coroners have been investigating death since the end of the twelfth century? Learn more right now on Footnoting History.

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If you've watched any significant number of crime dramas you've almost certainly come across a coroner who was probably presented as an experienced medical examiner who, if the hero is lucky, has unearthed a key piece of evidence to solve the case. But did you know that coroners have been investigating death since the end of the twelfth century? Learn more right now on Footnoting History.

]]> Footnoting History false No 698 2680 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Samantha) If you've watched any significant number of crime dramas you've almost certainly come across a coroner who was probably presented as an experienced medical examiner who, if the hero is lucky, has unearthed a key piece of evidence to solve the case. But did you know that coroners have been investigating death since the end of the twelfth century? Learn more right now on Footnoting History.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Dressing Marie Antoinette Dressing Marie Antoinette https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/dressing-marie-antoinette/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/dressing-marie-antoinette/#comments Sat, 23 Mar 2024 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/304ba60a-ed1d-3fdc-8057-c9d59ae5553d (Host: Kristin) 

Clothes and hair are among the most famous things about Marie Antoinette. But who were the designers behind the drama and what happened to them after the Revolution? And how did anyone actually wear – or afford – their creations? Find out this week on Footnoting History!  

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Clothes and hair are among the most famous things about Marie Antoinette. But who were the designers behind the drama and what happened to them after the Revolution? And how did anyone actually wear – or afford – their creations? Find out this week on Footnoting History!  

]]> Footnoting History false No 1608 2679 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Kristin)  Clothes and hair are among the most famous things about Marie Antoinette. But who were the designers behind the drama and what happened to them after the Revolution? And how did anyone actually wear – or afford – their creations? Find out this week on Footnoting History!  history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Tadeusz Kościuszko, Part II: ​Life and Legend Tadeusz Kościuszko, Part II: ​Life and Legend https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/tadeusz-kosciuszko-part-ii-%e2%80%8blife-and-legend/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/tadeusz-kosciuszko-part-ii-%e2%80%8blife-and-legend/#comments Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:23:33 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/b074abdf-aa76-3f46-9aeb-2f78df1a5f97 (Host: Lucy)

How much is it impossible to know about an icon? This episode investigates Tadeusz Kościuszko’s place in historical memory. From the early 19th century onwards, myths coalesced around him and his role in the Polish struggle for independence. Paradoxically, his contemporary fame can make it harder for historians to find facts. As a disabled war veteran who fought for racial and religious equality, moreover, Kościuszko is a figure more complex than the heroic narratives that have often formed around him.

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How much is it impossible to know about an icon? This episode investigates Tadeusz Kościuszko’s place in historical memory. From the early 19th century onwards, myths coalesced around him and his role in the Polish struggle for independence. Paradoxically, his contemporary fame can make it harder for historians to find facts. As a disabled war veteran who fought for racial and religious equality, moreover, Kościuszko is a figure more complex than the heroic narratives that have often formed around him.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1198 2678 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Lucy) How much is it impossible to know about an icon? This episode investigates Tadeusz Kościuszko’s place in historical memory. From the early 19th century onwards, myths coalesced around him and his role in the Polish struggle for independence. Paradoxically, his contemporary fame can make it harder for historians to find facts. As a disabled war veteran who fought for racial and religious equality, moreover, Kościuszko is a figure more complex than the heroic narratives that have often formed around him.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Tadeusz Kościuszko, Part I: ​International Icon, Revolutionary Hero Tadeusz Kościuszko, Part I: ​International Icon, Revolutionary Hero https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/tadeusz-kosciuszko-part-i-%e2%80%8binternational-icon-revolutionary-hero/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/tadeusz-kosciuszko-part-i-%e2%80%8binternational-icon-revolutionary-hero/#comments Sat, 24 Feb 2024 00:01:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/95f04edc-6953-33fc-b80b-aedda9831c0e (Host: Lucy)

Tadeusz Kościuszko was a leader in the Age of Revolutions, lending strategic expertise to the Continental Army during the American Revolution, and trying on no fewer than three occasions to secure lasting independence for his native Poland. He also managed to personally offend Napoleon. This podcast gets into lost love, international politics, peasants with pitchforks, the anti-slavery movement, and why Kościuszko crossed the Atlantic so many times.

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Tadeusz Kościuszko was a leader in the Age of Revolutions, lending strategic expertise to the Continental Army during the American Revolution, and trying on no fewer than three occasions to secure lasting independence for his native Poland. He also managed to personally offend Napoleon. This podcast gets into lost love, international politics, peasants with pitchforks, the anti-slavery movement, and why Kościuszko crossed the Atlantic so many times.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1415 2677 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Lucy) Tadeusz Kościuszko was a leader in the Age of Revolutions, lending strategic expertise to the Continental Army during the American Revolution, and trying on no fewer than three occasions to secure lasting independence for his native Poland. He also managed to personally offend Napoleon. This podcast gets into lost love, international politics, peasants with pitchforks, the anti-slavery movement, and why Kościuszko crossed the Atlantic so many times.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Harry Washington Harry Washington https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/harry-washington/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/harry-washington/#comments Sat, 10 Feb 2024 00:01:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/0e4d8ba0-9b39-3057-8415-b57db4abdf6a (Host: Josh)

When someone says "Washington" and "revolution" in the same sentence, George immediately comes to mind. But there's another Washington that we should know, one that George Washington enslaved. Harry Washington escaped from his enslavement, fought for the British in during the American Revolution, and eventually fought in his own revolution in Sierra Leone. Let's take another look at the American Revolution in this episode of Footnoting History.

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When someone says "Washington" and "revolution" in the same sentence, George immediately comes to mind. But there's another Washington that we should know, one that George Washington enslaved. Harry Washington escaped from his enslavement, fought for the British in during the American Revolution, and eventually fought in his own revolution in Sierra Leone. Let's take another look at the American Revolution in this episode of Footnoting History.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1375 2676 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Josh) When someone says "Washington" and "revolution" in the same sentence, George immediately comes to mind. But there's another Washington that we should know, one that George Washington enslaved. Harry Washington escaped from his enslavement, fought for the British in during the American Revolution, and eventually fought in his own revolution in Sierra Leone. Let's take another look at the American Revolution in this episode of Footnoting History.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Murder and the Mignonette Murder and the Mignonette https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/murder-and-the-mignonette/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/murder-and-the-mignonette/#comments Sat, 27 Jan 2024 00:01:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/10fd6dfa-886e-36c6-973a-c9006f94248f (Host: Christine) 

In 1884, a yacht called Mignonette left England for Australia but never reached its destination. After it was lost, those aboard were adrift at sea for weeks, resorting to desperate measures for survival. Here, Christine covers the ill-fated voyage, the murder trial it sparked, and how the story lives on in pop culture. 

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In 1884, a yacht called Mignonette left England for Australia but never reached its destination. After it was lost, those aboard were adrift at sea for weeks, resorting to desperate measures for survival. Here, Christine covers the ill-fated voyage, the murder trial it sparked, and how the story lives on in pop culture. 

]]> Footnoting History false No 1672 2675 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Christine)  In 1884, a yacht called Mignonette left England for Australia but never reached its destination. After it was lost, those aboard were adrift at sea for weeks, resorting to desperate measures for survival. Here, Christine covers the ill-fated voyage, the murder trial it sparked, and how the story lives on in pop culture. history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery History for the Holidays III History for the Holidays III https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-the-holidays-iii/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-the-holidays-iii/#comments Sat, 09 Dec 2023 00:01:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/05b026e4-1a33-35db-825f-dcd198c02bfe (Hosts: Christine, Kristin, Josh)

A tradition continues! Celebrate with us through this episode about the history surrounding a selection of end-of-the-year holidays.

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A tradition continues! Celebrate with us through this episode about the history surrounding a selection of end-of-the-year holidays.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1246 2674 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Hosts: Christine, Kristin, Josh) A tradition continues! Celebrate with us through this episode about the history surrounding a selection of end-of-the-year holidays.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Many Adventures of Pope Innocent III The Many Adventures of Pope Innocent III https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-many-adventures-of-pope-innocent-iii/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-many-adventures-of-pope-innocent-iii/#comments Sat, 25 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/82f6835f-913b-3363-91d5-fd56a52a1a4a (Christine and Josh) One of the most powerful popes of the Middle Ages, Innocent III made sure to have his hand in everything from religious wars like the Crusades to political squabbles with kings. Here, Josh and Christine take a look at some of the most interesting points in the life of the controversial pontiff. 

]]> (Christine and Josh) One of the most powerful popes of the Middle Ages, Innocent III made sure to have his hand in everything from religious wars like the Crusades to political squabbles with kings. Here, Josh and Christine take a look at some of the most interesting points in the life of the controversial pontiff. 

]]> Footnoting History false No 2026 2673 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine and Josh) One of the most powerful popes of the Middle Ages, Innocent III made sure to have his hand in everything from religious wars like the Crusades to political squabbles with kings. Here, Josh and Christine take a look at some of the most interesting points in the life of the controversial pontiff. history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Kościuszko Squadron Kościuszko Squadron https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/kosciuszko-squadron/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/kosciuszko-squadron/#comments Sat, 11 Nov 2023 00:01:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/787d0d9a-75e3-3f3e-8ad3-759f46041d21 (Host: Lucy) 

What ties together a Revolutionary War hero, a Hollywood film director, and twentieth-century Poland’s quest for political independence? The Kościuszko Squadron was an international flying squad, whose airmen included former prisoners of war, idealistic Americans, and international adventurers. The Polish-Soviet War is a conflict that, having taken place in the shadow of the First World War, is largely overlooked in the US today. But at the time, the conflict and the Kościuszko Squadron, named after Tadeusz Kościuszko, generated international enthusiasm and publications from Polish-American presses. This podcast explores this flamboyant, neglected history.

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What ties together a Revolutionary War hero, a Hollywood film director, and twentieth-century Poland’s quest for political independence? The Kościuszko Squadron was an international flying squad, whose airmen included former prisoners of war, idealistic Americans, and international adventurers. The Polish-Soviet War is a conflict that, having taken place in the shadow of the First World War, is largely overlooked in the US today. But at the time, the conflict and the Kościuszko Squadron, named after Tadeusz Kościuszko, generated international enthusiasm and publications from Polish-American presses. This podcast explores this flamboyant, neglected history.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1039 2672 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Host: Lucy)  What ties together a Revolutionary War hero, a Hollywood film director, and twentieth-century Poland’s quest for political independence? The Kościuszko Squadron was an international flying squad, whose airmen included former prisoners of war, idealistic Americans, and international adventurers. The Polish-Soviet War is a conflict that, having taken place in the shadow of the First World War, is largely overlooked in the US today. But at the time, the conflict and the Kościuszko Squadron, named after Tadeusz Kościuszko, generated international enthusiasm and publications from Polish-American presses. This podcast explores this flamboyant, neglected history.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery History for Halloween X History for Halloween X https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-halloween-x/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-halloween-x/#comments Sat, 28 Oct 2023 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/6591bded-227a-3483-9ee8-c8682d33db17 (Hosts: Christine, Kristin, Lucy) It's hard to believe but here we are celebrating a decade of creepy stories from history for our favorite scary holiday!

]]> (Hosts: Christine, Kristin, Lucy) It's hard to believe but here we are celebrating a decade of creepy stories from history for our favorite scary holiday!


]]> Halloween, History, Spooky tales from history Footnoting History false No 1290 2671 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Hosts: Christine, Kristin, Lucy) It's hard to believe but here we are celebrating a decade of creepy stories from history for our favorite scary holiday!history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Witchcraft Trial of Alice Kyteler The Witchcraft Trial of Alice Kyteler https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-witchcraft-trial-of-alice-kyteler/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-witchcraft-trial-of-alice-kyteler/#comments Sat, 14 Oct 2023 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/d9085f75-03a4-38e2-91f4-4b6360c5cb99 (Kristin) 

In 1324, a woman named Alice Kyteler was accused of witchcraft in Kilkenny, Ireland. Her story is mysterious and fascinating and considered a landmark case in the history of European witch trials. Find out what happened – or didn’t – this week on Footnoting History!

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In 1324, a woman named Alice Kyteler was accused of witchcraft in Kilkenny, Ireland. Her story is mysterious and fascinating and considered a landmark case in the history of European witch trials. Find out what happened – or didn’t – this week on Footnoting History!

]]> Footnoting History false No 1616 2670 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Kristin)  In 1324, a woman named Alice Kyteler was accused of witchcraft in Kilkenny, Ireland. Her story is mysterious and fascinating and considered a landmark case in the history of European witch trials. Find out what happened – or didn’t – this week on Footnoting History!history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Leo Frank and the Murder of Mary Phagan Leo Frank and the Murder of Mary Phagan https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/leo-frank-and-the-murder-of-mary-phagan/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/leo-frank-and-the-murder-of-mary-phagan/#comments Sat, 30 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/1fba3a16-b6f0-32d9-b22b-661057cae780 (Christine) In 1913, Leo Frank was arrested for the murder of 13-year-old Mary Phagan in Atlanta, Georgia. Two years later, he, too, was dead. In this episode, Christine explores the complicated case and its perhaps unexpected musical theatre legacy.

]]> (Christine) In 1913, Leo Frank was arrested for the murder of 13-year-old Mary Phagan in Atlanta, Georgia. Two years later, he, too, was dead. In this episode, Christine explores the complicated case and its perhaps unexpected musical theatre legacy.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1598 2668 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) In 1913, Leo Frank was arrested for the murder of 13-year-old Mary Phagan in Atlanta, Georgia. Two years later, he, too, was dead. In this episode, Christine explores the complicated case and its perhaps unexpected musical theatre legacy.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Cold Truth: A History of Refrigeration The Cold Truth: A History of Refrigeration https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-cold-truth-a-history-of-refrigeration/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-cold-truth-a-history-of-refrigeration/#comments Sat, 16 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/93f786a7-e9c8-39c8-b21d-194bf9676d2e (Kristin) Ever stopped to think about how amazing it is that you have this box, in your home, that keeps food cold? Reliable, at-home refrigeration is pretty new to history – and utterly transformative of how we live. Learn about how this technology came to be so commonplace – and how it changed the world, this week on Footnoting History! 

]]> (Kristin) Ever stopped to think about how amazing it is that you have this box, in your home, that keeps food cold? Reliable, at-home refrigeration is pretty new to history – and utterly transformative of how we live. Learn about how this technology came to be so commonplace – and how it changed the world, this week on Footnoting History! 

]]> Footnoting History false No 1452 2669 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Kristin) Ever stopped to think about how amazing it is that you have this box, in your home, that keeps food cold? Reliable, at-home refrigeration is pretty new to history – and utterly transformative of how we live. Learn about how this technology came to be so commonplace – and how it changed the world, this week on Footnoting History! history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Titus Oates, a Popish Plot, and the Mysterious Murder of Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey Titus Oates, a Popish Plot, and the Mysterious Murder of Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/titus-oates-a-papish-plot-and-the-mysterious-murder-of-sir-edmund-berry-godfrey/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/titus-oates-a-papish-plot-and-the-mysterious-murder-of-sir-edmund-berry-godfrey/#comments Sat, 02 Sep 2023 00:00:46 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/0677dce6-9659-38ed-b633-c12c54b587c0 (Samantha) In the summer of 1678 a defrocked preacher named Titus Oates claimed to have knowledge of a Catholic plot to kill King Charles II and to replace him with his crypto-Catholic brother. At first the story gained no traction, reported as it was by a man of dubious reputation, but when Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey (the man who had first investigated Oates’ story) was found dead people started listening. This week we’ll lay it all out for you: who was Titus Oats? What’s the deal with Godfrey’s death? And what happened when people came to believe that there was a plot against Charles? 

]]> (Samantha) In the summer of 1678 a defrocked preacher named Titus Oates claimed to have knowledge of a Catholic plot to kill King Charles II and to replace him with his crypto-Catholic brother. At first the story gained no traction, reported as it was by a man of dubious reputation, but when Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey (the man who had first investigated Oates’ story) was found dead people started listening. This week we’ll lay it all out for you: who was Titus Oats? What’s the deal with Godfrey’s death? And what happened when people came to believe that there was a plot against Charles? 

]]> Footnoting History false No 1188 2667 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Samantha) In the summer of 1678 a defrocked preacher named Titus Oates claimed to have knowledge of a Catholic plot to kill King Charles II and to replace him with his crypto-Catholic brother. At first the story gained no traction, reported as it was by a man of dubious reputation, but when Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey (the man who had first investigated Oates’ story) was found dead people started listening. This week we’ll lay it all out for you: who was Titus Oats? What’s the deal with Godfrey’s death? And what happened when people came to believe that there was a plot against Charles? history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery A Royal Son: Geoffrey, duke of Brittany A Royal Son: Geoffrey, duke of Brittany https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/a-royal-son-geoffrey-duke-of-brittany/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/a-royal-son-geoffrey-duke-of-brittany/#comments Sat, 19 Aug 2023 06:06:33 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/f33c8ea1-b45d-3d6c-b09f-5c56db229a7f (Christine) Of the four sons of King Henry II of England and Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine who lived to adulthood, only one was never called king. In this episode we look at the life of Geoffrey, duke of Brittany, including why he has a reputation for being conniving and the fates of the children he left behind. 

]]> (Christine) Of the four sons of King Henry II of England and Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine who lived to adulthood, only one was never called king. In this episode we look at the life of Geoffrey, duke of Brittany, including why he has a reputation for being conniving and the fates of the children he left behind. 

]]> Footnoting History false No 1326 2666 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) Of the four sons of King Henry II of England and Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine who lived to adulthood, only one was never called king. In this episode we look at the life of Geoffrey, duke of Brittany, including why he has a reputation for being conniving and the fates of the children he left behind. history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery True Crime on Stage in Shakespeare’s England True Crime on Stage in Shakespeare’s England https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/true-crime-on-stage-in-shakespeare-s-england/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/true-crime-on-stage-in-shakespeare-s-england/#comments Sat, 05 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/3e6cbbcd-b2a3-396c-8d36-c80f8bde3a08 (Lucy and Rachel) In the often-chaotic society of sixteenth-century England, many people enthusiastically consumed true crime narratives in songs, news, and theater plays. Then as now, true crime narratives often centered on community crime-solving as a way of dealing with sensational and upsetting violence. Whether in the form of domestic tragedies or elaborate revenge dramas, true crime played to packed houses in the theaters of Elizabethan London. Amid religious and political upheaval, the popularity of true crime attested not just to evolving habits of media consumption, but also to powerful desires for communal order and mutual responsibility. In this episode, Lucy and guest host Dr. Rachel Clark examine true love, strong hate, and swift revenge – and why audiences tend to love a good murder.

]]> (Lucy and Rachel) In the often-chaotic society of sixteenth-century England, many people enthusiastically consumed true crime narratives in songs, news, and theater plays. Then as now, true crime narratives often centered on community crime-solving as a way of dealing with sensational and upsetting violence. Whether in the form of domestic tragedies or elaborate revenge dramas, true crime played to packed houses in the theaters of Elizabethan London. Amid religious and political upheaval, the popularity of true crime attested not just to evolving habits of media consumption, but also to powerful desires for communal order and mutual responsibility. In this episode, Lucy and guest host Dr. Rachel Clark examine true love, strong hate, and swift revenge – and why audiences tend to love a good murder.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1076 2665 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy and Rachel) In the often-chaotic society of sixteenth-century England, many people enthusiastically consumed true crime narratives in songs, news, and theater plays. Then as now, true crime narratives often centered on community crime-solving as a way of dealing with sensational and upsetting violence. Whether in the form of domestic tragedies or elaborate revenge dramas, true crime played to packed houses in the theaters of Elizabethan London. Amid religious and political upheaval, the popularity of true crime attested not just to evolving habits of media consumption, but also to powerful desires for communal order and mutual responsibility. In this episode, Lucy and guest host Dr. Rachel Clark examine true love, strong hate, and swift revenge – and why audiences tend to love a good murder.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Wyatt Earp and a Heavyweight Fix Wyatt Earp and a Heavyweight Fix https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/wyatt-earp-and-a-heavyweight-fix/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/wyatt-earp-and-a-heavyweight-fix/#comments Sat, 22 Jul 2023 15:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/ace690a9-a783-35a0-b31d-32a4c542a89a (Josh) In 1896, retired from his life in the so-called "Wild West," Wyatt Earp was asked to referee a boxing match. But not just any boxing match - a bout that would determine the new heavyweight champion. Two legendary boxers, Bob Fitzsimmons and Tom Sharkey, duked it out in San Francisco. The legendary lawman Earp allegedly fixed the fight. On this episode of Footnoting History, come along from a walk through the seedy underbelly of illegal prizefighting and learn how Earp found himself at the center of tremendous controversy.

]]> (Josh) In 1896, retired from his life in the so-called "Wild West," Wyatt Earp was asked to referee a boxing match. But not just any boxing match - a bout that would determine the new heavyweight champion. Two legendary boxers, Bob Fitzsimmons and Tom Sharkey, duked it out in San Francisco. The legendary lawman Earp allegedly fixed the fight. On this episode of Footnoting History, come along from a walk through the seedy underbelly of illegal prizefighting and learn how Earp found himself at the center of tremendous controversy.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1505 2664 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Josh) In 1896, retired from his life in the so-called "Wild West," Wyatt Earp was asked to referee a boxing match. But not just any boxing match - a bout that would determine the new heavyweight champion. Two legendary boxers, Bob Fitzsimmons and Tom Sharkey, duked it out in San Francisco. The legendary lawman Earp allegedly fixed the fight. On this episode of Footnoting History, come along from a walk through the seedy underbelly of illegal prizefighting and learn how Earp found himself at the center of tremendous controversy.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery William Mumler and Spirit Photography in the 19th century William Mumler and Spirit Photography in the 19th century https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/william-mumler-and-spirit-photography-in-the-19th-century/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/william-mumler-and-spirit-photography-in-the-19th-century/#comments Sat, 08 Jul 2023 00:37:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/1a510131-ec1b-3869-a719-d25561a8ca5c (Kristin) The 19th-century was on the cutting edge of some new technology and a new religious movement, and they intersected in some interesting – and surprising – ways. Find out how spirit photography became A Thing and how William Mumler “captured” the ghost of Abraham Lincoln in this week’s episode of Footnoting History. 

]]> (Kristin) The 19th-century was on the cutting edge of some new technology and a new religious movement, and they intersected in some interesting – and surprising – ways. Find out how spirit photography became A Thing and how William Mumler “captured” the ghost of Abraham Lincoln in this week’s episode of Footnoting History. 

]]> Footnoting History false No 1763 2663 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Kristin) The 19th-century was on the cutting edge of some new technology and a new religious movement, and they intersected in some interesting – and surprising – ways. Find out how spirit photography became A Thing and how William Mumler “captured” the ghost of Abraham Lincoln in this week’s episode of Footnoting History. history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Marlene Dietrich’s Scandalous Trousers Marlene Dietrich’s Scandalous Trousers https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/marlene-dietrich/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/marlene-dietrich/#comments Sat, 20 May 2023 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/0d1e84eb-faf2-3216-ac47-6dd26a5736fd (Lucy) Defying Nazis and gender norms, Marlene Dietrich was far more than an Oscar-nominated actress… though she was that too. From Weimar Berlin’s cabaret scene to golden-age Hollywood and beyond, Dietrich carved a distinctive path for herself, and crafted an iconic star image. While that star image relied in large part on a cloud of golden hair and long, elegant legs, Dietrich was also often gender-non-conforming, on and off the stage and screen. This podcast episode looks at her international, multilingual, and intermittently scandalous life and career.

]]> (Lucy) Defying Nazis and gender norms, Marlene Dietrich was far more than an Oscar-nominated actress… though she was that too. From Weimar Berlin’s cabaret scene to golden-age Hollywood and beyond, Dietrich carved a distinctive path for herself, and crafted an iconic star image. While that star image relied in large part on a cloud of golden hair and long, elegant legs, Dietrich was also often gender-non-conforming, on and off the stage and screen. This podcast episode looks at her international, multilingual, and intermittently scandalous life and career.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1633 2662 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) Defying Nazis and gender norms, Marlene Dietrich was far more than an Oscar-nominated actress… though she was that too. From Weimar Berlin’s cabaret scene to golden-age Hollywood and beyond, Dietrich carved a distinctive path for herself, and crafted an iconic star image. While that star image relied in large part on a cloud of golden hair and long, elegant legs, Dietrich was also often gender-non-conforming, on and off the stage and screen. This podcast episode looks at her international, multilingual, and intermittently scandalous life and career.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery SPECIAL EDITION: The Stone of Destiny and the Crowning of Kings SPECIAL EDITION: The Stone of Destiny and the Crowning of Kings https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-stone-of-destiny-and-the-crowning-of-kings-special-edition/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-stone-of-destiny-and-the-crowning-of-kings-special-edition/#comments Sat, 06 May 2023 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/d16661dd-b292-313f-8e63-e1ab9e2adb0c (Samantha) During his coronation ceremony Charles III will sit on a chair built by Edward I over 725 years ago to house the Stone of Destiny (also called the Stone of Scone), that he had recently stolen from the Scots. Tune in today to learn more about the Stone of Destiny, where it comes from, and why it mattered so much that a bunch of students from Glasgow bothered to steal it in 1950.

]]> (Samantha) During his coronation ceremony Charles III will sit on a chair built by Edward I over 725 years ago to house the Stone of Destiny (also called the Stone of Scone), that he had recently stolen from the Scots. Tune in today to learn more about the Stone of Destiny, where it comes from, and why it mattered so much that a bunch of students from Glasgow bothered to steal it in 1950.

]]> Footnoting History false No 905 2661 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Samantha) During his coronation ceremony Charles III will sit on a chair built by Edward I over 725 years ago to house the Stone of Destiny (also called the Stone of Scone), that he had recently stolen from the Scots. Tune in today to learn more about the Stone of Destiny, where it comes from, and why it mattered so much that a bunch of students from Glasgow bothered to steal it in 1950.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Public Arch The Public Arch https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-public-arch/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-public-arch/#comments Sat, 22 Apr 2023 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/84d75f27-f789-3db2-998b-c5b7eeb127c2 (Josh) While one of the safest cities in the United States today, El Paso, Texas was one of America's most dangerous cities in the 1880s. Run by gunslingers, gambling brokers, and brothel madams, the city often descended into significant bouts of violence. One such episode occurred when the most renowned madams in the city, Alice Abbott, invaded the home of her chief rival, Etta Clark. The dispute ended with Alice Abbot shot and Etta Clark arrested for attempted murder. Eventually, Clark's brothel burned down. On this episode we unpack these events and get to the root of what they can tell us about this lively border town.

]]> (Josh) While one of the safest cities in the United States today, El Paso, Texas was one of America's most dangerous cities in the 1880s. Run by gunslingers, gambling brokers, and brothel madams, the city often descended into significant bouts of violence. One such episode occurred when the most renowned madams in the city, Alice Abbott, invaded the home of her chief rival, Etta Clark. The dispute ended with Alice Abbot shot and Etta Clark arrested for attempted murder. Eventually, Clark's brothel burned down. On this episode we unpack these events and get to the root of what they can tell us about this lively border town.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1466 2660 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Josh) While one of the safest cities in the United States today, El Paso, Texas was one of America's most dangerous cities in the 1880s. Run by gunslingers, gambling brokers, and brothel madams, the city often descended into significant bouts of violence. One such episode occurred when the most renowned madams in the city, Alice Abbott, invaded the home of her chief rival, Etta Clark. The dispute ended with Alice Abbot shot and Etta Clark arrested for attempted murder. Eventually, Clark's brothel burned down. On this episode we unpack these events and get to the root of what they can tell us about this lively border town.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Newsies Strike of 1899 The Newsies Strike of 1899 https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/newsies/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/newsies/#comments Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:40:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/6270f65d-006a-3826-a2e4-ab3666b87638 (Christine) In the summer of 1899, young New York newspaper sellers took a stand against publishing magnates Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst. In this episode, Christine looks at the causes, events, and outcome of the strike, as well as how it inspired a Disney cult classic film almost a century later.

]]> (Christine) In the summer of 1899, young New York newspaper sellers took a stand against publishing magnates Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst. In this episode, Christine looks at the causes, events, and outcome of the strike, as well as how it inspired a Disney cult classic film almost a century later.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1360 281 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) In the summer of 1899, young New York newspaper sellers took a stand against publishing magnates Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst. In this episode, Christine looks at the causes, events, and outcome of the strike, as well as how it inspired a Disney cult classic film almost a century later.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Weeks Murder Trial The Weeks Murder Trial https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-weeks-murder-trial/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-weeks-murder-trial/#comments Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/702f876c-9bc0-3be3-b902-8fbb55273225 (Kristin) In 1800, Levi Weeks was accused of the murder of Elma Sands in New York City and throwing her body down a well. His defense team included Henry Livingston, Aaron Burr, and Alexander Hamilton. His is the first murder trial in the United States to have a recorded transcript … but there are still many unanswered questions as to what happened the night of December 22, 1799. Join Kristin as she looks at the most sensational trial of the new 19th century this week on Footnoting History!

]]> (Kristin) In 1800, Levi Weeks was accused of the murder of Elma Sands in New York City and throwing her body down a well. His defense team included Henry Livingston, Aaron Burr, and Alexander Hamilton. His is the first murder trial in the United States to have a recorded transcript … but there are still many unanswered questions as to what happened the night of December 22, 1799. Join Kristin as she looks at the most sensational trial of the new 19th century this week on Footnoting History!

]]> Footnoting History false No 1641 2659 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Kristin) In 1800, Levi Weeks was accused of the murder of Elma Sands in New York City and throwing her body down a well. His defense team included Henry Livingston, Aaron Burr, and Alexander Hamilton. His is the first murder trial in the United States to have a recorded transcript … but there are still many unanswered questions as to what happened the night of December 22, 1799. Join Kristin as she looks at the most sensational trial of the new 19th century this week on Footnoting History!history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Margaret Eaton and the Petticoat Affair Margaret Eaton and the Petticoat Affair https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/margaret-eaton-and-the-petticoat-affair/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/margaret-eaton-and-the-petticoat-affair/#comments Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/5badc984-d763-38e1-b1fe-48d5d6e983c2 (Christine) In January of 1829, a widow named Margaret O'Neale Timberlake married John Eaton, a United States Senator with his star on the rise. Inspired by the suggestion of a Footnoting History listener, Christine uses this episode to dive into the details of her life, including the marriage that caused tempers to flare in President Andrew Jackson’s Cabinet and the lesser-discussed drama of her later years.

]]> (Christine) In January of 1829, a widow named Margaret O'Neale Timberlake married John Eaton, a United States Senator with his star on the rise. Inspired by the suggestion of a Footnoting History listener, Christine uses this episode to dive into the details of her life, including the marriage that caused tempers to flare in President Andrew Jackson’s Cabinet and the lesser-discussed drama of her later years.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1570 2658 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) In January of 1829, a widow named Margaret O'Neale Timberlake married John Eaton, a United States Senator with his star on the rise. Inspired by the suggestion of a Footnoting History listener, Christine uses this episode to dive into the details of her life, including the marriage that caused tempers to flare in President Andrew Jackson’s Cabinet and the lesser-discussed drama of her later years.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery 1288: A Moment in Norwich 1288: A Moment in Norwich https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/1288-a-moment-in-norwich/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/1288-a-moment-in-norwich/#comments Sat, 25 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/b39a012c-9a1f-3528-ab8a-90ac1776cc0b (Samantha) Often it is hard to get any sense of what life was like in the past. This week, Sam will take you into the Norwich Leet Roll of 1288. This local court record that listed fines for everyday transgressions provides unique insights to the lived experience in a medieval city. Join her to consider the social realities that it exposes.

]]> (Samantha) Often it is hard to get any sense of what life was like in the past. This week, Sam will take you into the Norwich Leet Roll of 1288. This local court record that listed fines for everyday transgressions provides unique insights to the lived experience in a medieval city. Join her to consider the social realities that it exposes.

]]> Footnoting History false No 960 2657 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Samantha) Often it is hard to get any sense of what life was like in the past. This week, Sam will take you into the Norwich Leet Roll of 1288. This local court record that listed fines for everyday transgressions provides unique insights to the lived experience in a medieval city. Join her to consider the social realities that it exposes.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Footnoting History’s Favorite Historical Footnotes Footnoting History’s Favorite Historical Footnotes https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/footnoting-history-s-favorite-historical-footnotes/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/footnoting-history-s-favorite-historical-footnotes/#comments Sat, 11 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/4a7d8756-37de-3130-9b12-9fa73b70864f (Christine, Kristin, Josh, Lucy, Samantha) It's our birthday! Footnoting History first launched in February of 2013. To celebrate turning ten, all of our current hosts (yes, all!) picked out their favorite historical footnotes to share. This episode contains anecdotes from a variety of centuries covering things like music, fruit, medieval royalty, and presidential inaugurations. We hope you'll enjoy them as much as we do.

]]> (Christine, Kristin, Josh, Lucy, Samantha) It's our birthday! Footnoting History first launched in February of 2013. To celebrate turning ten, all of our current hosts (yes, all!) picked out their favorite historical footnotes to share. This episode contains anecdotes from a variety of centuries covering things like music, fruit, medieval royalty, and presidential inaugurations. We hope you'll enjoy them as much as we do.

]]> Footnoting History false No 2122 2656 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine, Kristin, Josh, Lucy, Samantha) It's our birthday! Footnoting History first launched in February of 2013. To celebrate turning ten, all of our current hosts (yes, all!) picked out their favorite historical footnotes to share. This episode contains anecdotes from a variety of centuries covering things like music, fruit, medieval royalty, and presidential inaugurations. We hope you'll enjoy them as much as we do.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Rebecca Gratz: ​Philanthropist, Educator… Romantic Heroine? Rebecca Gratz: ​Philanthropist, Educator… Romantic Heroine? https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/rebecca-gratz-%e2%80%8bphilanthropist-educator%e2%80%a6-romantic-heroine/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/rebecca-gratz-%e2%80%8bphilanthropist-educator%e2%80%a6-romantic-heroine/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/33f6a59d-00ce-30c2-ba1d-1163280a720b (Lucy) Rebecca Gratz helped to shape the vibrant cultural life of Philadelphia after the Revolutionary War. A second-generation immigrant, she supported artists and public institutions, and pioneered co-ed religious and cultural education for American Jewish children. She lived a remarkable life, and lived long enough to be photographed. She is also sometimes credited with being the real-life prototype for one of the nineteenth century’s most popular heroines, Sir Walter Scott’s Rebecca.

]]> (Lucy) Rebecca Gratz helped to shape the vibrant cultural life of Philadelphia after the Revolutionary War. A second-generation immigrant, she supported artists and public institutions, and pioneered co-ed religious and cultural education for American Jewish children. She lived a remarkable life, and lived long enough to be photographed. She is also sometimes credited with being the real-life prototype for one of the nineteenth century’s most popular heroines, Sir Walter Scott’s Rebecca.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1041 2655 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) Rebecca Gratz helped to shape the vibrant cultural life of Philadelphia after the Revolutionary War. A second-generation immigrant, she supported artists and public institutions, and pioneered co-ed religious and cultural education for American Jewish children. She lived a remarkable life, and lived long enough to be photographed. She is also sometimes credited with being the real-life prototype for one of the nineteenth century’s most popular heroines, Sir Walter Scott’s Rebecca.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Papal Fleet The Papal Fleet https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-papal-fleet/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-papal-fleet/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/8ff74251-b9d0-3124-b73f-a98e3cf10b56 (Josh) It’s POPE NAVY time! When Church leaders gathered at the Council of Vienne in 1311, King Henry II of Cyprus promised Pope Clement V a fleet of ships which would have the purpose of enforcing trade embargoes the papacy had enacted. These trade embargoes aimed to prevent Latin Christians from engaging in trade with Muslims and certain non-Latin Christians. While not built until later in the fourteenth century, the papal fleet appeared in many crusade proposals in the first few decades of that century. Come sail the heretical sea on this voyage of Footnoting History.

]]> (Josh) It’s POPE NAVY time! When Church leaders gathered at the Council of Vienne in 1311, King Henry II of Cyprus promised Pope Clement V a fleet of ships which would have the purpose of enforcing trade embargoes the papacy had enacted. These trade embargoes aimed to prevent Latin Christians from engaging in trade with Muslims and certain non-Latin Christians. While not built until later in the fourteenth century, the papal fleet appeared in many crusade proposals in the first few decades of that century. Come sail the heretical sea on this voyage of Footnoting History.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1424 2654 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Josh) It’s POPE NAVY time! When Church leaders gathered at the Council of Vienne in 1311, King Henry II of Cyprus promised Pope Clement V a fleet of ships which would have the purpose of enforcing trade embargoes the papacy had enacted. These trade embargoes aimed to prevent Latin Christians from engaging in trade with Muslims and certain non-Latin Christians. While not built until later in the fourteenth century, the papal fleet appeared in many crusade proposals in the first few decades of that century. Come sail the heretical sea on this voyage of Footnoting History.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery History for the Holidays II History for the Holidays II https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-the-holidays-ii/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-the-holidays-ii/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/c0138d57-9c22-364d-aedf-c99cb62211fd (Christine, Josh, Kristin) The so-called holiday season that ends every year is filled with fascinating history. For our second year in a row, we are bringing you some holiday-themed history to help you say goodbye to 2022 in style.

]]> (Christine, Josh, Kristin) The so-called holiday season that ends every year is filled with fascinating history. For our second year in a row, we are bringing you some holiday-themed history to help you say goodbye to 2022 in style.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1180 2653 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine, Josh, Kristin) The so-called holiday season that ends every year is filled with fascinating history. For our second year in a row, we are bringing you some holiday-themed history to help you say goodbye to 2022 in style.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Greatest Knight: William Marshal, Part II The Greatest Knight: William Marshal, Part II https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-greatest-knight-william-marshal-part-ii/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-greatest-knight-william-marshal-part-ii/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/faff9ef5-54d5-377a-a0fd-98be07512a3f (Christine, Kristin) Continuing our look at the career of one of medieval England's most famous knights, Christine and Kristin turn their eyes to William Marshal's older years, including his marriage, his continued association with kings, and that time he was named regent of the kingdom.

]]> (Christine, Kristin) Continuing our look at the career of one of medieval England's most famous knights, Christine and Kristin turn their eyes to William Marshal's older years, including his marriage, his continued association with kings, and that time he was named regent of the kingdom.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1896 2652 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine, Kristin) Continuing our look at the career of one of medieval England's most famous knights, Christine and Kristin turn their eyes to William Marshal's older years, including his marriage, his continued association with kings, and that time he was named regent of the kingdom.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Greatest Knight: William Marshal, Part I The Greatest Knight: William Marshal, Part I https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-greatest-knight-william-marshal-part-i/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-greatest-knight-william-marshal-part-i/#comments Sat, 05 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/b29531f0-fa6d-3f5c-8b2e-ab9d83c10b6d (Christine, Kristin) What did a man have to do in the Middle Ages to have many call him 'the greatest knight'? Join Christine and Kristin for their dive into the life of William Marshal, from his beginning as a younger son with few prospects to his place in a royal household.

]]> (Christine, Kristin) What did a man have to do in the Middle Ages to have many call him 'the greatest knight'? Join Christine and Kristin for their dive into the life of William Marshal, from his beginning as a younger son with few prospects to his place in a royal household.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1774 2651 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine, Kristin) What did a man have to do in the Middle Ages to have many call him 'the greatest knight'? Join Christine and Kristin for their dive into the life of William Marshal, from his beginning as a younger son with few prospects to his place in a royal household.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery History for Halloween IX History for Halloween IX https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-halloween-ix/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-halloween-ix/#comments Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/c5784c7b-5732-368a-84ac-19a5bc01e6b3 (Christine, Lucy, Kristin) From haunted houses to hysterical historical happenings, our team is here again with snippets of creepy stories from the past to celebrate Halloween.

]]> (Christine, Lucy, Kristin) From haunted houses to hysterical historical happenings, our team is here again with snippets of creepy stories from the past to celebrate Halloween.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1474 2650 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine, Lucy, Kristin) From haunted houses to hysterical historical happenings, our team is here again with snippets of creepy stories from the past to celebrate Halloween.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Who Murdered Licoricia of Winchester? Who Murdered Licoricia of Winchester? https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/who-murdered-licoricia-of-winchester/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/who-murdered-licoricia-of-winchester/#comments Sat, 08 Oct 2022 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/bd839f4a-41cb-3321-ae7d-1a17a84c5db6 (Kristin) It’s an unsolved mystery: Licoricia of Winchester, once the wealthiest woman in England, was found stabbed to death, with her maid, in 1277. Licoricia was a businessperson, whose clients included the king of England. She was a wife and a mother. She was also Jewish. The life, times, and circumstances of this extraordinary woman reveal a lot about the history of women and Jews in medieval England, and her death remains a puzzle to historians. 

]]> (Kristin) It’s an unsolved mystery: Licoricia of Winchester, once the wealthiest woman in England, was found stabbed to death, with her maid, in 1277. Licoricia was a businessperson, whose clients included the king of England. She was a wife and a mother. She was also Jewish. The life, times, and circumstances of this extraordinary woman reveal a lot about the history of women and Jews in medieval England, and her death remains a puzzle to historians. 

]]> Footnoting History false No 1803 2649 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Kristin) It’s an unsolved mystery: Licoricia of Winchester, once the wealthiest woman in England, was found stabbed to death, with her maid, in 1277. Licoricia was a businessperson, whose clients included the king of England. She was a wife and a mother. She was also Jewish. The life, times, and circumstances of this extraordinary woman reveal a lot about the history of women and Jews in medieval England, and her death remains a puzzle to historians. history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Milne Family Part II The Milne Family Part II https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-milne-family-part-2/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-milne-family-part-2/#comments Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/1dd2a68c-a55d-3c04-ad45-eac707fa5245 (Christine) Picking up where we left off in Part I, Christine looks at World War II through as experienced by the Milnes (both on the home front and in the military), explains how post-war life saw a dramatic change in the family's dynamics, and follows Christopher as he becomes a family man with his own career and interesting insights into topics like war, disability, and the book industry. 

]]> (Christine) Picking up where we left off in Part I, Christine looks at World War II through as experienced by the Milnes (both on the home front and in the military), explains how post-war life saw a dramatic change in the family's dynamics, and follows Christopher as he becomes a family man with his own career and interesting insights into topics like war, disability, and the book industry. 

]]> Footnoting History false No 1595 2648 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) Picking up where we left off in Part I, Christine looks at World War II through as experienced by the Milnes (both on the home front and in the military), explains how post-war life saw a dramatic change in the family's dynamics, and follows Christopher as he becomes a family man with his own career and interesting insights into topics like war, disability, and the book industry. history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Milne Family Part I The Milne Family Part I https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-milne-family-part-i/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-milne-family-part-i/#comments Sat, 10 Sep 2022 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/62a8fb3d-42f9-3564-8a72-aa2c14b23568 (Christine) In January, Christine brought you the story of that silly old bear, Winnie-the-Pooh. Now, she’s back (thanks to listener requests!) with an in-depth look at the family that brought him to life: A.A. Milne, his wife, Daphne, and their son, Christopher.  ​

]]> (Christine) In January, Christine brought you the story of that silly old bear, Winnie-the-Pooh. Now, she’s back (thanks to listener requests!) with an in-depth look at the family that brought him to life: A.A. Milne, his wife, Daphne, and their son, Christopher. 
​

]]> Footnoting History false No 1527 2647 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) In January, Christine brought you the story of that silly old bear, Winnie-the-Pooh. Now, she’s back (thanks to listener requests!) with an in-depth look at the family that brought him to life: A.A. Milne, his wife, Daphne, and their son, Christopher.  ​history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Oneida Community, Part II The Oneida Community, Part II https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-oneida-community-part-ii/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-oneida-community-part-ii/#comments Sat, 27 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/54ffb025-d279-3549-be3b-5217d311c2a0 (Josh) The Industrial Revolution of the 1830s provoked a considerable amount of anxiety in the United States. While some turned their attention to combatting the scourge of alcohol, others ran away from the new society created by industrialization. Looking for connection and a return to simpler times, many Americans joined groups that offered the perfect society. One such community, in Oneida, New York promised such a society, but as we'll continue to discover this week, they found a bit more than they may have bargained for. 

]]> (Josh) The Industrial Revolution of the 1830s provoked a considerable amount of anxiety in the United States. While some turned their attention to combatting the scourge of alcohol, others ran away from the new society created by industrialization. Looking for connection and a return to simpler times, many Americans joined groups that offered the perfect society. One such community, in Oneida, New York promised such a society, but as we'll continue to discover this week, they found a bit more than they may have bargained for. 

]]> Footnoting History false No 1552 2646 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Josh) The Industrial Revolution of the 1830s provoked a considerable amount of anxiety in the United States. While some turned their attention to combatting the scourge of alcohol, others ran away from the new society created by industrialization. Looking for connection and a return to simpler times, many Americans joined groups that offered the perfect society. One such community, in Oneida, New York promised such a society, but as we'll continue to discover this week, they found a bit more than they may have bargained for. history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Oneida Community, Part I The Oneida Community, Part I https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-oneida-community-part-i/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-oneida-community-part-i/#comments Sat, 13 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/697659f1-9387-3bdb-bce3-5c621f1edfa8 (Josh) The Industrial Revolution of the 1830s provoked a considerable amount of anxiety in the United States. While some turned their attention to combatting the scourge of alcohol, others ran away from the new society created by industrialization. Looking for connection and a return to simpler times, many Americans joined groups that offered the perfect society. One such community, in Oneida, New York promised such a society, but as we'll discover, they found a bit more than they may have bargained for. 

]]> (Josh) The Industrial Revolution of the 1830s provoked a considerable amount of anxiety in the United States. While some turned their attention to combatting the scourge of alcohol, others ran away from the new society created by industrialization. Looking for connection and a return to simpler times, many Americans joined groups that offered the perfect society. One such community, in Oneida, New York promised such a society, but as we'll discover, they found a bit more than they may have bargained for. 

]]> Footnoting History false No 1598 2645 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Josh) The Industrial Revolution of the 1830s provoked a considerable amount of anxiety in the United States. While some turned their attention to combatting the scourge of alcohol, others ran away from the new society created by industrialization. Looking for connection and a return to simpler times, many Americans joined groups that offered the perfect society. One such community, in Oneida, New York promised such a society, but as we'll discover, they found a bit more than they may have bargained for. history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Jeffrey Hudson: England’s Forgotten Swashbuckler Jeffrey Hudson: England’s Forgotten Swashbuckler https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/jeffrey-hudson-england-s-forgotten-swashbuckler/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/jeffrey-hudson-england-s-forgotten-swashbuckler/#comments Sat, 30 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/665790c0-9bff-3211-b208-d96022f3964a (Lucy) Dancer, court favorite, and popular celebrity in late 17th-century England, Jeffrey Hudson was distinguished not chiefly by his achievements, but by his size. Born with dwarfism, Hudson was known as “Lord Minimus.” His diminutive stature and social ableism meant that his court career was dependent in some ways on his novelty. A favorite of Queen Henrietta Maria, Jeffrey Hudson was painted by Van Dyck, and frequently figured in court entertainments. This podcast looks at his life, and what it can tell us about disability in early modern England.

]]> (Lucy) Dancer, court favorite, and popular celebrity in late 17th-century England, Jeffrey Hudson was distinguished not chiefly by his achievements, but by his size. Born with dwarfism, Hudson was known as “Lord Minimus.” His diminutive stature and social ableism meant that his court career was dependent in some ways on his novelty. A favorite of Queen Henrietta Maria, Jeffrey Hudson was painted by Van Dyck, and frequently figured in court entertainments. This podcast looks at his life, and what it can tell us about disability in early modern England.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1497 2644 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) Dancer, court favorite, and popular celebrity in late 17th-century England, Jeffrey Hudson was distinguished not chiefly by his achievements, but by his size. Born with dwarfism, Hudson was known as “Lord Minimus.” His diminutive stature and social ableism meant that his court career was dependent in some ways on his novelty. A favorite of Queen Henrietta Maria, Jeffrey Hudson was painted by Van Dyck, and frequently figured in court entertainments. This podcast looks at his life, and what it can tell us about disability in early modern England.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Maria Merian’s Metamorphosis Maria Merian’s Metamorphosis https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/maria-merian-s-metamorphosis/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/maria-merian-s-metamorphosis/#comments Sat, 16 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/a65d14e0-3391-38b3-b4bc-d11793c8a564 (Samantha) Maria Sibylla Merian was born in 1647 – a time when women were not expected to thrive as artists or scientists but she defied all odds to become both and in the process she illuminated the process of metamorphosis.

]]> (Samantha) Maria Sibylla Merian was born in 1647 – a time when women were not expected to thrive as artists or scientists but she defied all odds to become both and in the process she illuminated the process of metamorphosis.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1272 2643 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Samantha) Maria Sibylla Merian was born in 1647 – a time when women were not expected to thrive as artists or scientists but she defied all odds to become both and in the process she illuminated the process of metamorphosis.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Listener Q&A Listener Q&A https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/listener-qa/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/listener-qa/#comments Sat, 02 Jul 2022 00:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/25ea5554-5461-3e71-a977-ae66de35bab0 (Christine and Kristin) You asked, we answered! Join Footnoting History's producers for our first-ever episode entirely dedicated to answering your questions about everything and anything related to history and our show.

]]> (Christine and Kristin) You asked, we answered! Join Footnoting History's producers for our first-ever episode entirely dedicated to answering your questions about everything and anything related to history and our show.

]]> Footnoting History false No 2765 2642 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine and Kristin) You asked, we answered! Join Footnoting History's producers for our first-ever episode entirely dedicated to answering your questions about everything and anything related to history and our show.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Godiva’s Not-So-Naked Ride Godiva’s Not-So-Naked Ride https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/godiva-s-not-so-naked-ride/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/godiva-s-not-so-naked-ride/#comments Sat, 21 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/c174ea82-d542-3b78-b073-a05fa43ea711 (Samantha) Today, the name Godiva evokes two things: fine chocolates, and a gorgeous blonde nude astride a horse. But in her own time Godgifu was best known as the wife of the earl of Mercia and as the generous benefactor of religious houses in Coventry and Lincolnshire. This episode will take you through what we know about this woman and will hint at the origins and growth of her legend through the middle ages and beyond.

]]> (Samantha) Today, the name Godiva evokes two things: fine chocolates, and a gorgeous blonde nude astride a horse. But in her own time Godgifu was best known as the wife of the earl of Mercia and as the generous benefactor of religious houses in Coventry and Lincolnshire. This episode will take you through what we know about this woman and will hint at the origins and growth of her legend through the middle ages and beyond.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1309 2641 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Samantha) Today, the name Godiva evokes two things: fine chocolates, and a gorgeous blonde nude astride a horse. But in her own time Godgifu was best known as the wife of the earl of Mercia and as the generous benefactor of religious houses in Coventry and Lincolnshire. This episode will take you through what we know about this woman and will hint at the origins and growth of her legend through the middle ages and beyond.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Anna May Wong: International Star, Forgotten Icon Anna May Wong: International Star, Forgotten Icon https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/anna-may-wong/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/anna-may-wong/#comments Sat, 07 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/983c63ef-4dea-3a4d-b35b-46cd91c6009d (Lucy) ​Ambitious, resilient, and internationally famous, Anna May Wong was one of the biggest movie stars of the 1930s. She had her first starring role in Hollywood before she was 20. She had also left Hollywood twice by the time she was 30, frustrated by the racism she faced as a Chinese-American woman. Throughout her career, she had to fight racism and censorship rules to get leading roles. But she also made international headlines for her performances on stage and screen. Though comparatively obscure today, Anna May Wong was a celebrity and style icon in a time when the options for women’s roles were being redefined in art and life.

]]> (Lucy) ​Ambitious, resilient, and internationally famous, Anna May Wong was one of the biggest movie stars of the 1930s. She had her first starring role in Hollywood before she was 20. She had also left Hollywood twice by the time she was 30, frustrated by the racism she faced as a Chinese-American woman. Throughout her career, she had to fight racism and censorship rules to get leading roles. But she also made international headlines for her performances on stage and screen. Though comparatively obscure today, Anna May Wong was a celebrity and style icon in a time when the options for women’s roles were being redefined in art and life.

]]> Anna May Wong was a a movie superstar, international fashion icon, and antiracist advocate in the Golden Age of Hollywood. Learn more about this fascinating film star with Lucy this week on Footnoting History! Footnoting History false No 1375 2640 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) ​Ambitious, resilient, and internationally famous, Anna May Wong was one of the biggest movie stars of the 1930s. She had her first starring role in Hollywood before she was 20. She had also left Hollywood twice by the time she was 30, frustrated by the racism she faced as a Chinese-American woman. Throughout her career, she had to fight racism and censorship rules to get leading roles. But she also made international headlines for her performances on stage and screen. Though comparatively obscure today, Anna May Wong was a celebrity and style icon in a time when the options for women’s roles were being redefined in art and life.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Gold Cure The Gold Cure https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-gold-cure/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-gold-cure/#comments Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/2866a5d4-c82b-3167-a826-f6e4eee17d8d (Josh) To know American History is to know the history of substance abuse. Whether alcohol, tobacco, or narcotics, Americans have sought the comfort of substances to ease the pains of the world and to "lubricate" life. And as long as there have been addicts in the United States, there have been others who claim to know the way out of addiction. At the end of the nineteenth century, Dr. Leslie Keeley claimed to have invented a cure to solve the addiction crisis he saw in the US. In order to deliver this cure, Keeley opened at least one treatment center in every US state. His cure? Injecting gold into the veins of patients. Chase a dragon along a gilded path on this episode of Footnoting History.

]]> (Josh) To know American History is to know the history of substance abuse. Whether alcohol, tobacco, or narcotics, Americans have sought the comfort of substances to ease the pains of the world and to "lubricate" life. And as long as there have been addicts in the United States, there have been others who claim to know the way out of addiction. At the end of the nineteenth century, Dr. Leslie Keeley claimed to have invented a cure to solve the addiction crisis he saw in the US. In order to deliver this cure, Keeley opened at least one treatment center in every US state. His cure? Injecting gold into the veins of patients. Chase a dragon along a gilded path on this episode of Footnoting History.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1564 2639 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Josh) To know American History is to know the history of substance abuse. Whether alcohol, tobacco, or narcotics, Americans have sought the comfort of substances to ease the pains of the world and to "lubricate" life. And as long as there have been addicts in the United States, there have been others who claim to know the way out of addiction. At the end of the nineteenth century, Dr. Leslie Keeley claimed to have invented a cure to solve the addiction crisis he saw in the US. In order to deliver this cure, Keeley opened at least one treatment center in every US state. His cure? Injecting gold into the veins of patients. Chase a dragon along a gilded path on this episode of Footnoting History.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Brothers York, Part II The Brothers York, Part II https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-brothers-york-part-ii/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-brothers-york-part-ii/#comments Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/999d594e-dcc2-393f-96ca-9f55f36a0651 (Christine) When we last left the Brothers York, Edmund was dead for several years, while Edward had become King Edward IV of England, Richard was his staunch ally, and George was imprisoned after periods of rebellion and dramatic behavior. In this episode, Christine picks up the narrative and discusses George’s fate, the end of Edward IV’s reign, the rise and fall of Richard III, and the end of the Wars of the Roses.

]]> (Christine) When we last left the Brothers York, Edmund was dead for several years, while Edward had become King Edward IV of England, Richard was his staunch ally, and George was imprisoned after periods of rebellion and dramatic behavior. In this episode, Christine picks up the narrative and discusses George’s fate, the end of Edward IV’s reign, the rise and fall of Richard III, and the end of the Wars of the Roses.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1420 2638 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) When we last left the Brothers York, Edmund was dead for several years, while Edward had become King Edward IV of England, Richard was his staunch ally, and George was imprisoned after periods of rebellion and dramatic behavior. In this episode, Christine picks up the narrative and discusses George’s fate, the end of Edward IV’s reign, the rise and fall of Richard III, and the end of the Wars of the Roses.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Brothers York, Part I The Brothers York, Part I https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-brothers-york-part-i/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-brothers-york-part-i/#comments Sat, 26 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/bc1f8974-af89-3cde-bc87-775c0e0f7e5c (Christine) Richard, Duke of York, and his wife Cecily Neville had four famous sons: Edward, Edmund, George, and Richard. In this episode and the next, Christine will take a look at the lives of the four brothers whose lives were consumed by a fight for the crown known as the Wars of the Roses, and sometimes succeeded in winning it.

]]> (Christine) Richard, Duke of York, and his wife Cecily Neville had four famous sons: Edward, Edmund, George, and Richard. In this episode and the next, Christine will take a look at the lives of the four brothers whose lives were consumed by a fight for the crown known as the Wars of the Roses, and sometimes succeeded in winning it.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1296 2637 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) Richard, Duke of York, and his wife Cecily Neville had four famous sons: Edward, Edmund, George, and Richard. In this episode and the next, Christine will take a look at the lives of the four brothers whose lives were consumed by a fight for the crown known as the Wars of the Roses, and sometimes succeeded in winning it.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Sarojini Naidu: Beyond the Golden Threshold Sarojini Naidu: Beyond the Golden Threshold https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/sarojini-naidu-beyond-the-golden-threshold/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/sarojini-naidu-beyond-the-golden-threshold/#comments Sat, 12 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/b8736484-3669-3e4e-bfa6-6a58a83e8b3e (Lucy) Poet and activist, scholar and politician, Sarojini Naidu inhabited many roles. The daughter of privilege, she enjoyed an elite education... and defied her family in marrying for love. Before women students could receive degrees, she studied at universities in both India and England, including at Girton College, Cambridge. A gifted poet, she was known as the "Nightingale of India," and wrote about topics including her own experience of chronic illness. She was involved in activism and politics, supporting women's suffrage in England, and working internationally for the cause of Indian independence from the 1920s onwards. This podcast examines both her extraordinary life and her distinctive literary voice.

]]> (Lucy) Poet and activist, scholar and politician, Sarojini Naidu inhabited many roles. The daughter of privilege, she enjoyed an elite education... and defied her family in marrying for love. Before women students could receive degrees, she studied at universities in both India and England, including at Girton College, Cambridge. A gifted poet, she was known as the "Nightingale of India," and wrote about topics including her own experience of chronic illness. She was involved in activism and politics, supporting women's suffrage in England, and working internationally for the cause of Indian independence from the 1920s onwards. This podcast examines both her extraordinary life and her distinctive literary voice.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1012 2636 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) Poet and activist, scholar and politician, Sarojini Naidu inhabited many roles. The daughter of privilege, she enjoyed an elite education... and defied her family in marrying for love. Before women students could receive degrees, she studied at universities in both India and England, including at Girton College, Cambridge. A gifted poet, she was known as the "Nightingale of India," and wrote about topics including her own experience of chronic illness. She was involved in activism and politics, supporting women's suffrage in England, and working internationally for the cause of Indian independence from the 1920s onwards. This podcast examines both her extraordinary life and her distinctive literary voice.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Blue Jeans and the American Dream: ​The Story of Levi Strauss Blue Jeans and the American Dream: ​The Story of Levi Strauss https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/blue-jeans-and-the-american-dream-%e2%80%8bthe-story-of-levi-strauss/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/blue-jeans-and-the-american-dream-%e2%80%8bthe-story-of-levi-strauss/#comments Sat, 26 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/8b941b04-572f-38fc-8d2b-f331f860f971 (Samantha) When his father died in 1846, Levi Strauss was left with few opportunities as a Jewish youth in his native Bavaria and so he left with his mother and sisters for New York where he joined his brothers’ modest dry good business. A few years later he moved to San Francisco to run the west coast branch of the family firm. Levi went on to build up a successful business and to become a well-respected, millionaire philanthropist while popularizing a new form of clothing: blue jeans.

]]> (Samantha) When his father died in 1846, Levi Strauss was left with few opportunities as a Jewish youth in his native Bavaria and so he left with his mother and sisters for New York where he joined his brothers’ modest dry good business. A few years later he moved to San Francisco to run the west coast branch of the family firm. Levi went on to build up a successful business and to become a well-respected, millionaire philanthropist while popularizing a new form of clothing: blue jeans.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1395 2635 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Samantha) When his father died in 1846, Levi Strauss was left with few opportunities as a Jewish youth in his native Bavaria and so he left with his mother and sisters for New York where he joined his brothers’ modest dry good business. A few years later he moved to San Francisco to run the west coast branch of the family firm. Levi went on to build up a successful business and to become a well-respected, millionaire philanthropist while popularizing a new form of clothing: blue jeans.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The History of Valentine’s Day The History of Valentine’s Day https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-history-of-valentine-s-day/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-history-of-valentine-s-day/#comments Sat, 12 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/d0bfa446-9c7e-38ab-a032-21a992f481f6 (Kristin) Ever wondered about the origins of Valentine’s Day and whether it was purely the invention of the greeting card industry? Join Kristin this week on Footnoting History to explore the development of our modern celebration of St. Valentine’s Day.  

]]> (Kristin) Ever wondered about the origins of Valentine’s Day and whether it was purely the invention of the greeting card industry? Join Kristin this week on Footnoting History to explore the development of our modern celebration of St. Valentine’s Day.  

]]> Footnoting History false No 1241 2634 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Kristin) Ever wondered about the origins of Valentine’s Day and whether it was purely the invention of the greeting card industry? Join Kristin this week on Footnoting History to explore the development of our modern celebration of St. Valentine’s Day.  history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Origins of the Salem Witch Trials The Origins of the Salem Witch Trials https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-origins-of-the-salem-witch-trials/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-origins-of-the-salem-witch-trials/#comments Sat, 29 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/9e7b1167-2378-36aa-b017-1068a8c16e5d (Kristin) Think you know how the Salem Witch Trials started? You may be surprised. Join Kristin on this week’s episode of Footnoting History to explore the origins of the 1692 trials and find out what historians know … and what we only wish we knew. 

]]> (Kristin) Think you know how the Salem Witch Trials started? You may be surprised. Join Kristin on this week’s episode of Footnoting History to explore the origins of the 1692 trials and find out what historians know … and what we only wish we knew. 

]]> Footnoting History false No 1613 2633 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Kristin) Think you know how the Salem Witch Trials started? You may be surprised. Join Kristin on this week’s episode of Footnoting History to explore the origins of the 1692 trials and find out what historians know … and what we only wish we knew. history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Winnie-the-Pooh Winnie-the-Pooh https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/winnie-the-pooh-1642023371/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/winnie-the-pooh-1642023371/#comments Sat, 15 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/486ab17a-41bb-30a3-9ef6-c5ee06bb230e (Christine) Winnie-the-Pooh has lived in the the hearts of people of all ages since the 1920s. Here, Christine traces the life of the famous bear (and his friends) from his origins in the family of author A.A. Milne and his acquisition by the Disney Company, all the way to his current place of residence.

For more information, please visit FootnotingHistory.com

]]> (Christine) Winnie-the-Pooh has lived in the the hearts of people of all ages since the 1920s. Here, Christine traces the life of the famous bear (and his friends) from his origins in the family of author A.A. Milne and his acquisition by the Disney Company, all the way to his current place of residence.

For more information, please visit FootnotingHistory.com

]]> Footnoting History false No 1223 253 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) Winnie-the-Pooh has lived in the the hearts of people of all ages since the 1920s. Here, Christine traces the life of the famous bear (and his friends) from his origins in the family of author A.A. Milne and his acquisition by the Disney Company, all the way to his current place of residence. For more information, please visit FootnotingHistory.comhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery History for the Holidays History for the Holidays https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-the-holidays/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-the-holidays/#comments Sat, 11 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/5cac051a-782a-3380-909f-7a9a3854c631 (Christine, Josh, Kristin) Join us as we say goodbye to 2021 with a series of historical anecdotes related to holidays, from Hanukkah to Christmas to New Year's.

 

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]]> (Christine, Josh, Kristin) Join us as we say goodbye to 2021 with a series of historical anecdotes related to holidays, from Hanukkah to Christmas to New Year's.

 

Click here for tips for Teaching with Podcasts! Or here to buy some FH Merch! We are now on Youtube with accessible captions checked by members of our team!

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]]> Footnoting History false No 1026 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine, Josh, Kristin) Join us as we say goodbye to 2021 with a series of historical anecdotes related to holidays, from Hanukkah to Christmas to New Year's.   Click here for tips for Teaching with Podcasts! Or here to buy some FH Merch! We are now on Youtube with accessible captions checked by members of our team! And you can find out how to support us through our FH Patreon to help keep our content open access!history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Uncle Remus, Joel Chandler Harris, and the South, Part II Uncle Remus, Joel Chandler Harris, and the South, Part II https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/uncle-remus-joel-chandler-harris-and-the-south-part-ii/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/uncle-remus-joel-chandler-harris-and-the-south-part-ii/#comments Sat, 27 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/22995c7e-60a3-3f59-8e8a-e50d8a5b5309 (Elizabeth) How did Joel Chandler Harris's stories on Br'er Rabbit, Br'er Bear, and Br'er Fox go from beloved to problematic in the mid-twentieth century? In this episode, Elizabeth traces the story of how Joel Chandler Harris's work became Song of the South.  

 

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]]> (Elizabeth) How did Joel Chandler Harris's stories on Br'er Rabbit, Br'er Bear, and Br'er Fox go from beloved to problematic in the mid-twentieth century? In this episode, Elizabeth traces the story of how Joel Chandler Harris's work became Song of the South.  

 

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]]> Footnoting History false No 1073 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth) How did Joel Chandler Harris's stories on Br'er Rabbit, Br'er Bear, and Br'er Fox go from beloved to problematic in the mid-twentieth century? In this episode, Elizabeth traces the story of how Joel Chandler Harris's work became Song of the South.     Click here for tips for Teaching with Podcasts! Or here to buy some FH Merch! We are now on Youtube with accessible captions checked by members of our team! And you can find out how to support us through our FH Patreon to help keep our content open access!history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Uncle Remus, Joel Chandler Harris, and the South, Part I Uncle Remus, Joel Chandler Harris, and the South, Part I https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/uncle-remus-joel-chandler-harris-and-the-south-part-i/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/uncle-remus-joel-chandler-harris-and-the-south-part-i/#comments Sat, 13 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/a499753b-2e58-3520-bc35-ff18e4273a12 (Elizabeth) By the end of the nineteenth century, Joel Chandler Harris's Uncle Remus folktales were famous not only in the South, but throughout the United States. For much of the last century, however, they have been sharply critiqued for their presentation of antebellum plantation life. But who was Joel Chandler Harris? In this episode, Elizabeth dives into his story and the people from whom he learned these tales.

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]]> (Elizabeth) By the end of the nineteenth century, Joel Chandler Harris's Uncle Remus folktales were famous not only in the South, but throughout the United States. For much of the last century, however, they have been sharply critiqued for their presentation of antebellum plantation life. But who was Joel Chandler Harris? In this episode, Elizabeth dives into his story and the people from whom he learned these tales.

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]]> Footnoting History false No 1203 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth) By the end of the nineteenth century, Joel Chandler Harris's Uncle Remus folktales were famous not only in the South, but throughout the United States. For much of the last century, however, they have been sharply critiqued for their presentation of antebellum plantation life. But who was Joel Chandler Harris? In this episode, Elizabeth dives into his story and the people from whom he learned these tales. Click here for tips for Teaching with Podcasts! Or here to buy some FH Merch! We are now on Youtube with accessible captions checked by members of our team! And you can find out how to support us through our FH Patreon to help keep our content open access!history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery History for Halloween VIII History for Halloween VIII https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-halloween-viii/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-halloween-viii/#comments Sat, 30 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/3d3dae8b-a12a-3296-bf13-c5bf9db5f7e7 Oh my gosh, we're back again! Our annual tradition continues as this year we bring you yet another round of creepy and fantastic history for the scariest holiday of the year.

 

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]]> Oh my gosh, we're back again! Our annual tradition continues as this year we bring you yet another round of creepy and fantastic history for the scariest holiday of the year.

 

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]]> Footnoting History false No 940 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)Oh my gosh, we're back again! Our annual tradition continues as this year we bring you yet another round of creepy and fantastic history for the scariest holiday of the year.   Click here for tips for Teaching with Podcasts! Or here to buy some FH Merch! We are now on Youtube with accessible captions checked by members of our team! And you can find out how to support us through our FH Patreon to help keep our content open access!history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Ivanhoe and the Modern Middle Ages Ivanhoe and the Modern Middle Ages https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/ivanhoe-and-the-modern-middle-ages/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/ivanhoe-and-the-modern-middle-ages/#comments Sat, 16 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/0b550590-8de4-3141-8671-a335fa5ac677 (Lucy) How did Ivanhoe become a wildly popular school text? And what happened to the interpretation of the text when it did? Across the Anglophone world, Scott’s medieval England became reified as a time and place of chivalric adventure, despite the novel’s often ironic tone and often pointed social criticisms. This episode examines how Sir Walter Scott’s imagined past became something very different as it was reinterpreted in popular culture, in sometimes sinister ways. 

 

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]]> (Lucy) How did Ivanhoe become a wildly popular school text? And what happened to the interpretation of the text when it did? Across the Anglophone world, Scott’s medieval England became reified as a time and place of chivalric adventure, despite the novel’s often ironic tone and often pointed social criticisms. This episode examines how Sir Walter Scott’s imagined past became something very different as it was reinterpreted in popular culture, in sometimes sinister ways. 

 

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]]> Footnoting History false No 1112 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) How did Ivanhoe become a wildly popular school text? And what happened to the interpretation of the text when it did? Across the Anglophone world, Scott’s medieval England became reified as a time and place of chivalric adventure, despite the novel’s often ironic tone and often pointed social criticisms. This episode examines how Sir Walter Scott’s imagined past became something very different as it was reinterpreted in popular culture, in sometimes sinister ways.    Click here for tips for Teaching with Podcasts! Or here to buy some FH Merch! We are now on Youtube with accessible captions checked by members of our team! And you can find out how to support us through our FH Patreon to help keep our content open access!history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Ivanhoe and the Invention of Merry England Ivanhoe and the Invention of Merry England https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/ivanhoe-and-the-invention-of-merry-england/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/ivanhoe-and-the-invention-of-merry-england/#comments Fri, 01 Oct 2021 23:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/ecdbbff6-ac0a-3232-b543-f1ce21578f8d (Lucy) There are some things that almost any Hollywood film set in the Middle Ages can count on. It will be set in England. There will be a lot of forests. The Norman nobility will oppress the Saxon peasantry. Other things are optional but frequent. There may be a tournament or a siege. There may be a reference to the Crusades. Robin Hood may turn up. There may be a trial for witchcraft. Sir Walter Scott’s Ivanhoe contains all of these things, and since its publication in 1819, this runaway bestseller has helped to shape Anglophone ideas of the Middle Ages. 

 

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]]> (Lucy) There are some things that almost any Hollywood film set in the Middle Ages can count on. It will be set in England. There will be a lot of forests. The Norman nobility will oppress the Saxon peasantry. Other things are optional but frequent. There may be a tournament or a siege. There may be a reference to the Crusades. Robin Hood may turn up. There may be a trial for witchcraft. Sir Walter Scott’s Ivanhoe contains all of these things, and since its publication in 1819, this runaway bestseller has helped to shape Anglophone ideas of the Middle Ages. 

 

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]]> Footnoting History false No 1078 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) There are some things that almost any Hollywood film set in the Middle Ages can count on. It will be set in England. There will be a lot of forests. The Norman nobility will oppress the Saxon peasantry. Other things are optional but frequent. There may be a tournament or a siege. There may be a reference to the Crusades. Robin Hood may turn up. There may be a trial for witchcraft. Sir Walter Scott’s Ivanhoe contains all of these things, and since its publication in 1819, this runaway bestseller has helped to shape Anglophone ideas of the Middle Ages.    Click here for tips for Teaching with Podcasts! Or here to buy some FH Merch! We are now on Youtube with accessible captions checked by members of our team! And you can find out how to support us through our FH Patreon to help keep our content open access!history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Sicilian Vespers, Part II: The Massacre and the War of the Vespers Sicilian Vespers, Part II: The Massacre and the War of the Vespers https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/sicilian-vespers-part-ii-the-massacre-and-the-war-of-the-vespers/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/sicilian-vespers-part-ii-the-massacre-and-the-war-of-the-vespers/#comments Fri, 17 Sep 2021 23:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/3b82376f-4855-3632-8574-f5c6771833aa (Josh) Manfred of House Hohenstaufen is dead; Charles of Anjou, in the name of the papacy, has claimed Sicily and awaits coronation. Across the Ionian and Aegean Seas, Michael Palaeologus looks to the Latin West and waits. In Germany, Conradin, son of the last "rightful" king of Sicily, desires to seize his own claim to the throne. And the House of Aragon begins to stir and look towards Sicily with its own ambitions. This week on Footnoting History, the thrilling conclusion to our saga of the Sicilian Vespers which sees 4000 Frenchmen dead. 

 

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]]> (Josh) Manfred of House Hohenstaufen is dead; Charles of Anjou, in the name of the papacy, has claimed Sicily and awaits coronation. Across the Ionian and Aegean Seas, Michael Palaeologus looks to the Latin West and waits. In Germany, Conradin, son of the last "rightful" king of Sicily, desires to seize his own claim to the throne. And the House of Aragon begins to stir and look towards Sicily with its own ambitions. This week on Footnoting History, the thrilling conclusion to our saga of the Sicilian Vespers which sees 4000 Frenchmen dead. 

 

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]]> Footnoting History false No 1974 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Josh) Manfred of House Hohenstaufen is dead; Charles of Anjou, in the name of the papacy, has claimed Sicily and awaits coronation. Across the Ionian and Aegean Seas, Michael Palaeologus looks to the Latin West and waits. In Germany, Conradin, son of the last "rightful" king of Sicily, desires to seize his own claim to the throne. And the House of Aragon begins to stir and look towards Sicily with its own ambitions. This week on Footnoting History, the thrilling conclusion to our saga of the Sicilian Vespers which sees 4000 Frenchmen dead.    Click here for tips for Teaching with Podcasts! Or here to buy some FH Merch! We are now on Youtube with accessible captions checked by members of our team! And you can find out how to support us through our FH Patreon to help keep our content open access!history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Sicilian Vespers, Part I: The Uprising Sicilian Vespers, Part I: The Uprising https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/sicilian-vespers-part-i-the-uprising/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/sicilian-vespers-part-i-the-uprising/#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2021 23:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/74946c1a-dd76-33df-9d08-629829173267 In the middle of the 13th Century, a violent uprising began on the island of Sicily in an attempt to oust the French King, Charles I of Anjou, that left approximately 13,000 people dead over the course of six weeks. This violent uprising also sparked a wider pan-Mediterranean war between the Spanish crown of Aragon, the Angevin Kingdom of Naples, the Byzantine Empire, and the Kingdom of France. In part one of this two-part series, Josh explores the causes of the uprising and the immediate aftermath. (Josh)

 

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]]> In the middle of the 13th Century, a violent uprising began on the island of Sicily in an attempt to oust the French King, Charles I of Anjou, that left approximately 13,000 people dead over the course of six weeks. This violent uprising also sparked a wider pan-Mediterranean war between the Spanish crown of Aragon, the Angevin Kingdom of Naples, the Byzantine Empire, and the Kingdom of France. In part one of this two-part series, Josh explores the causes of the uprising and the immediate aftermath. (Josh)

 

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]]> Footnoting History false No 1655 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)In the middle of the 13th Century, a violent uprising began on the island of Sicily in an attempt to oust the French King, Charles I of Anjou, that left approximately 13,000 people dead over the course of six weeks. This violent uprising also sparked a wider pan-Mediterranean war between the Spanish crown of Aragon, the Angevin Kingdom of Naples, the Byzantine Empire, and the Kingdom of France. In part one of this two-part series, Josh explores the causes of the uprising and the immediate aftermath. (Josh)   Click here for tips for Teaching with Podcasts! Or here to buy some FH Merch! We are now on Youtube with accessible captions checked by members of our team! And you can find out how to support us through our FH Patreon to help keep our content open access!history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Ottoman Kafes or the Princely Cage The Ottoman Kafes or the Princely Cage https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-ottoman-kafes-or-the-princely-cage/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-ottoman-kafes-or-the-princely-cage/#comments Fri, 20 Aug 2021 23:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/d8b68447-29f5-3502-b38a-1c7214403f52 (Elizabeth) Starting in the early 1600s, the Ottoman sultans switched from practicing fraticide to confinement as a means to preserve their rule from their grasping brothers. In this episode, Elizabeth examines how this treatment led a number of eventual sultans to have less than stellar qualifications and less than stellar legacies. 

 

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]]> (Elizabeth) Starting in the early 1600s, the Ottoman sultans switched from practicing fraticide to confinement as a means to preserve their rule from their grasping brothers. In this episode, Elizabeth examines how this treatment led a number of eventual sultans to have less than stellar qualifications and less than stellar legacies. 

 

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]]> Footnoting History false No 811 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth) Starting in the early 1600s, the Ottoman sultans switched from practicing fraticide to confinement as a means to preserve their rule from their grasping brothers. In this episode, Elizabeth examines how this treatment led a number of eventual sultans to have less than stellar qualifications and less than stellar legacies.    Click here for tips for Teaching with Podcasts! Or here to buy some FH Merch! We are now on Youtube with accessible captions checked by members of our team! And you can find out how to support us through our FH Patreon to help keep our content open access!history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Mohenjo Daro: Living City, Mound of the Dead Mohenjo Daro: Living City, Mound of the Dead https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/mohenjo-daro-living-city-mound-of-the-dead/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/mohenjo-daro-living-city-mound-of-the-dead/#comments Fri, 06 Aug 2021 23:01:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/ad4eded0-3701-3f3b-a284-e14189715755 (Lucy) Mohenjo Daro was a vast metropolis, with elaborate urban infrastructure… and largely mysterious urban organization. It was a center of the Indus Valley civilization. Located in what is now Pakistan and northwestern India, the cities of this civilization covered territory roughly the size of western Europe. Because its language still hasn’t been deciphered by modern scholars, there’s still a lot we don’t know about it. But this hasn’t stopped modern scholars, writers, politicians, and artists from engaging with and fantasizing about it. This episode looks at what history can tell us about the art and culture — and water management — of this ancient civilization.

 

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]]> (Lucy) Mohenjo Daro was a vast metropolis, with elaborate urban infrastructure… and largely mysterious urban organization. It was a center of the Indus Valley civilization. Located in what is now Pakistan and northwestern India, the cities of this civilization covered territory roughly the size of western Europe. Because its language still hasn’t been deciphered by modern scholars, there’s still a lot we don’t know about it. But this hasn’t stopped modern scholars, writers, politicians, and artists from engaging with and fantasizing about it. This episode looks at what history can tell us about the art and culture — and water management — of this ancient civilization.

 

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]]> Footnoting History false No 1083 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) Mohenjo Daro was a vast metropolis, with elaborate urban infrastructure… and largely mysterious urban organization. It was a center of the Indus Valley civilization. Located in what is now Pakistan and northwestern India, the cities of this civilization covered territory roughly the size of western Europe. Because its language still hasn’t been deciphered by modern scholars, there’s still a lot we don’t know about it. But this hasn’t stopped modern scholars, writers, politicians, and artists from engaging with and fantasizing about it. This episode looks at what history can tell us about the art and culture — and water management — of this ancient civilization.   We are now on Youtube with accessible captions checked by members of our team! And you can find out how to support us through our FH Patreon to help keep our content open access!history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The History of Tikka Masala The History of Tikka Masala https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-history-of-tikka-masala/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-history-of-tikka-masala/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2021 23:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/c4d8d398-262c-3416-bd21-f4860ec763c1 (Kristin) One of the most iconic Indian curries has its origins in British colonial India. But was this dish created by South Asian cooks, working in Britain, or was it created in India and then eagerly adopted by the West? Explore the history of this delicious dish with Kristin this week on Footnoting History! 

 

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]]> (Kristin) One of the most iconic Indian curries has its origins in British colonial India. But was this dish created by South Asian cooks, working in Britain, or was it created in India and then eagerly adopted by the West? Explore the history of this delicious dish with Kristin this week on Footnoting History! 

 

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]]> Footnoting History false No 1422 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Kristin) One of the most iconic Indian curries has its origins in British colonial India. But was this dish created by South Asian cooks, working in Britain, or was it created in India and then eagerly adopted by the West? Explore the history of this delicious dish with Kristin this week on Footnoting History!    Click here for tips for Teaching with Podcasts! Or here to buy some FH Merch! We are now on Youtube with accessible captions checked by members of our team! And you can find out how to support us through our FH Patreon to help keep our content open access!history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Moe Berg, Baseball's Scholar and Spy Moe Berg, Baseball's Scholar and Spy https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/moe-berg-baseballs-scholar-and-spy/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/moe-berg-baseballs-scholar-and-spy/#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2021 23:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e2c038e3-23a4-38cd-83b4-b1d3fcc773b2 (Christine) Morris "Moe" Berg played for multiple Major League Baseball teams in the late 1920s and 1930s. Then, during World War II, he worked as a spy. In this episode, Christine discusses Berg's unusual life and career trajectory.

 

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]]> (Christine) Morris "Moe" Berg played for multiple Major League Baseball teams in the late 1920s and 1930s. Then, during World War II, he worked as a spy. In this episode, Christine discusses Berg's unusual life and career trajectory.

 

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]]> Footnoting History false No 1367 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) Morris "Moe" Berg played for multiple Major League Baseball teams in the late 1920s and 1930s. Then, during World War II, he worked as a spy. In this episode, Christine discusses Berg's unusual life and career trajectory.   Click here for tips for Teaching with Podcasts! Or here to buy some FH Merch! We are now on Youtube with accessible captions checked by members of our team! And you can find out how to support us through our FH Patreon to help keep our content open access!history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Christopher Columbus and the Book of Prophecies Christopher Columbus and the Book of Prophecies https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/christopher-columbus-and-the-book-of-prophecies/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/christopher-columbus-and-the-book-of-prophecies/#comments Sat, 29 May 2021 00:13:36 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e1fee03e-4bd5-3a36-aa7e-abf476ab81b9 (Josh) Christopher Columbus inaugurated unprecedented global changed when he sailed from Europe to the Caribbean in 1492. But he brought with him expectations that his “discovery” of this new found route to “India” would see the beginning of the end of the world. He wrote about these expectations in his Book of Prophecies. Come behold the apocalypse on today’s Footnoting History.

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]]> (Josh) Christopher Columbus inaugurated unprecedented global changed when he sailed from Europe to the Caribbean in 1492. But he brought with him expectations that his “discovery” of this new found route to “India” would see the beginning of the end of the world. He wrote about these expectations in his Book of Prophecies. Come behold the apocalypse on today’s Footnoting History.

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]]> Footnoting History false No 1513 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Josh) Christopher Columbus inaugurated unprecedented global changed when he sailed from Europe to the Caribbean in 1492. But he brought with him expectations that his “discovery” of this new found route to “India” would see the beginning of the end of the world. He wrote about these expectations in his Book of Prophecies. Come behold the apocalypse on today’s Footnoting History. Click here for tips for Teaching with Podcasts! Or here to buy some FH Merch! We are now on Youtube with accessible captions checked by members of our team! And you can find out how to support us through our FH Patreon to help keep our content open access!history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Stede Bonnet, the Gentlemen Pirate Stede Bonnet, the Gentlemen Pirate https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/stede-bonnet-the-gentlemen-pirate/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/stede-bonnet-the-gentlemen-pirate/#comments Fri, 14 May 2021 23:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/b4ca4398-c6f0-38c9-a261-d8add380e0cb (Kristin) What do you do when you’re bored with the genteel life of a plantation owner? You take to the seas and become friends with Blackbeard, of course. Follow the fascinating life – and peculiar choices – of Stede Bonnet, the Gentleman Pirate, this week on Footnoting History. 

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]]> (Kristin) What do you do when you’re bored with the genteel life of a plantation owner? You take to the seas and become friends with Blackbeard, of course. Follow the fascinating life – and peculiar choices – of Stede Bonnet, the Gentleman Pirate, this week on Footnoting History. 

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]]> Footnoting History false No 1752 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Kristin) What do you do when you’re bored with the genteel life of a plantation owner? You take to the seas and become friends with Blackbeard, of course. Follow the fascinating life – and peculiar choices – of Stede Bonnet, the Gentleman Pirate, this week on Footnoting History.  Click here for tips for Teaching with Podcasts! Or here to buy some FH Merch! We are now on Youtube with accessible captions checked by members of our team! And you can find out how to support us through our FH Patreon to help keep our content open access!history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Empress, Strategist… Saint? Irene of Byzantium Empress, Strategist… Saint? Irene of Byzantium https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/empress-strategist%e2%80%a6-saint-irene-of-byzantium/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/empress-strategist%e2%80%a6-saint-irene-of-byzantium/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2021 23:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/3f5e48a0-6471-3a0d-a27e-b26c4ddcddc5 (Lucy) Plucked from obscurity to become the wife of an emperor, Irene of Athens went on to become regent and empress in her own right. A ruthless strategist, an international diplomat, and an intelligent politician, she was also an influential participant in Byzantium’s early medieval controversy over icons, which some saw as threatening imperial power. This episode explores her life, reign, and historical reputation.

 

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]]> (Lucy) Plucked from obscurity to become the wife of an emperor, Irene of Athens went on to become regent and empress in her own right. A ruthless strategist, an international diplomat, and an intelligent politician, she was also an influential participant in Byzantium’s early medieval controversy over icons, which some saw as threatening imperial power. This episode explores her life, reign, and historical reputation.

 

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]]> Footnoting History false No 1127 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) Plucked from obscurity to become the wife of an emperor, Irene of Athens went on to become regent and empress in her own right. A ruthless strategist, an international diplomat, and an intelligent politician, she was also an influential participant in Byzantium’s early medieval controversy over icons, which some saw as threatening imperial power. This episode explores her life, reign, and historical reputation.   Click here for tips for Teaching with Podcasts! Or here to buy some FH Merch! We are now on Youtube with accessible captions checked by members of our team! And you can find out how to support us through our FH Patreon to help keep our content open access!history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Florida: Frontier and Cracker History Florida: Frontier and Cracker History https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/florida-frontier-and-cracker-history/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/florida-frontier-and-cracker-history/#comments Fri, 16 Apr 2021 23:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/4e962e08-2ac5-31fb-966a-17f46ecf1368 (Elizabeth) Before the land boom and amusement parks, Florida was still seen as part of the US's frontier. In this episode, Elizabeth explores the state's history of white settlement and the term "Cracker". 

 

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]]> (Elizabeth) Before the land boom and amusement parks, Florida was still seen as part of the US's frontier. In this episode, Elizabeth explores the state's history of white settlement and the term "Cracker". 

 

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]]> Footnoting History false No 993 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth) Before the land boom and amusement parks, Florida was still seen as part of the US's frontier. In this episode, Elizabeth explores the state's history of white settlement and the term "Cracker".    Click here for tips for Teaching with Podcasts! Or here to buy some FH Merch! We are now on Youtube with accessible captions checked by members of our team! And you can find out how to support us through our FH Patreon to help keep our content open access!history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Anne Neville and the Wars of the Roses Anne Neville and the Wars of the Roses https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/anne-neville-and-the-wars-of-the-roses/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/anne-neville-and-the-wars-of-the-roses/#comments Fri, 02 Apr 2021 23:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/402d2eee-9f00-331b-b06b-409bd490f58b (Christine) In the 15th century, Anne Neville married twice, once to each side fighting in the Wars of the Roses. Her first husband was the Lancastrian heir and her second became a Yorkist king. In this episode, join Christine for a look at Anne’s life and the people in it, including her two husbands, and her sister Isabel.

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]]> (Christine) In the 15th century, Anne Neville married twice, once to each side fighting in the Wars of the Roses. Her first husband was the Lancastrian heir and her second became a Yorkist king. In this episode, join Christine for a look at Anne’s life and the people in it, including her two husbands, and her sister Isabel.

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]]> Footnoting History false No 1647 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) In the 15th century, Anne Neville married twice, once to each side fighting in the Wars of the Roses. Her first husband was the Lancastrian heir and her second became a Yorkist king. In this episode, join Christine for a look at Anne’s life and the people in it, including her two husbands, and her sister Isabel. Click here for tips for Teaching with Podcasts! Or here to buy some FH Merch! We are now on Youtube with accessible captions checked by members of our team! And you can find out how to support us through our FH Patreon to help keep our content open access!history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Divorcing in Revolutionary France Divorcing in Revolutionary France https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/divorcing-in-revolutionary-france/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/divorcing-in-revolutionary-france/#comments Fri, 19 Mar 2021 23:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/486bae86-c0d0-3191-b2b5-7d780e0b347a (Christine) Revolutionary France Series: During France's long revolutionary period, a lot of things changed,  including how you could end your marriage. In this episode, Christine takes a look at the introduction of divorce in France, including some of the ways you could (and couldn't) legally split from your spouse from the dawn of the French Revolution through the Napoleonic years and beyond.

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]]> (Christine) Revolutionary France Series: During France's long revolutionary period, a lot of things changed,  including how you could end your marriage. In this episode, Christine takes a look at the introduction of divorce in France, including some of the ways you could (and couldn't) legally split from your spouse from the dawn of the French Revolution through the Napoleonic years and beyond.

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]]> Footnoting History false No 1081 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) Revolutionary France Series: During France's long revolutionary period, a lot of things changed,  including how you could end your marriage. In this episode, Christine takes a look at the introduction of divorce in France, including some of the ways you could (and couldn't) legally split from your spouse from the dawn of the French Revolution through the Napoleonic years and beyond. Click here for tips for Teaching with Podcasts! Or here to buy some FH Merch! We are now on Youtube with accessible captions checked by members of our team! And you can find out how to support us through our FH Patreon to help keep our content open access!history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Martyrs of Thana The Martyrs of Thana https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-martyrs-of-thana/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-martyrs-of-thana/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2021 23:00:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/932ba652-46b7-3b41-bd71-3683249e4cd1 (Josh) In the early fourteenth century, four Franciscan friars set out for East Asia to preach the Gospel among the Mongols. In the city of Thana (modern Mumbai), however, they met their end after running afoul of the local administrators. We explore their story, a Latin Christian understanding of Asia, and more in this episode of Footnoting History.

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]]> (Josh) In the early fourteenth century, four Franciscan friars set out for East Asia to preach the Gospel among the Mongols. In the city of Thana (modern Mumbai), however, they met their end after running afoul of the local administrators. We explore their story, a Latin Christian understanding of Asia, and more in this episode of Footnoting History.

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]]> Footnoting History false No 1341 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Josh) In the early fourteenth century, four Franciscan friars set out for East Asia to preach the Gospel among the Mongols. In the city of Thana (modern Mumbai), however, they met their end after running afoul of the local administrators. We explore their story, a Latin Christian understanding of Asia, and more in this episode of Footnoting History. Click here for tips for Teaching with Podcasts! Or here to buy some FH Merch! We are now on Youtube with accessible captions checked by members of our team! And you can find out how to support us through our FH Patreon to help keep our content open access!history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Forme of Cury The Forme of Cury https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-forme-of-cury/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-forme-of-cury/#comments Fri, 19 Feb 2021 23:00:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/8bab8fe6-028d-3432-8ae6-b1b4c7aa8331 (Kristin) Ever wondered what would be on the menu in medieval England? Take a look with Kristin at one of the oldest English cookbooks, The Forme of Cury, and see what Richard II was having for dinner in this week’s episode of Footnoting History!  

 

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]]> (Kristin) Ever wondered what would be on the menu in medieval England? Take a look with Kristin at one of the oldest English cookbooks, The Forme of Cury, and see what Richard II was having for dinner in this week’s episode of Footnoting History!  

 

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]]> Footnoting History false No 1304 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Kristin) Ever wondered what would be on the menu in medieval England? Take a look with Kristin at one of the oldest English cookbooks, The Forme of Cury, and see what Richard II was having for dinner in this week’s episode of Footnoting History!     Click here for tips for Teaching with Podcasts! Or here to buy some FH Merch! We are now on Youtube with accessible captions checked by members of our team! And you can find out how to support us through our FH Patreon to help keep our content open access!history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery From Hwaet to the Ring Shout: Lorenzo Dow Turner From Hwaet to the Ring Shout: Lorenzo Dow Turner https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/from-hwaet-to-the-ring-shout-lorenzo-dow-turner/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/from-hwaet-to-the-ring-shout-lorenzo-dow-turner/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:00:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/df49d69c-b757-32cc-9580-aa28b31331ae (Lucy) What does Beowulf have to do with the linguistics of African-American history? The same man studied them both… and his scholarship on medieval literature helped frame his search for linguistic communities.  This podcast examines the career of Lorenzo Dow Turner, celebrated linguist known as the Father of Gullah Studies. Turner studied the language, ideas, and culture of Black island communities in the southeastern United States, and created recognition for that culture in so doing.

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]]> (Lucy) What does Beowulf have to do with the linguistics of African-American history? The same man studied them both… and his scholarship on medieval literature helped frame his search for linguistic communities.  This podcast examines the career of Lorenzo Dow Turner, celebrated linguist known as the Father of Gullah Studies. Turner studied the language, ideas, and culture of Black island communities in the southeastern United States, and created recognition for that culture in so doing.

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]]> Footnoting History false No 913 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) What does Beowulf have to do with the linguistics of African-American history? The same man studied them both… and his scholarship on medieval literature helped frame his search for linguistic communities.  This podcast examines the career of Lorenzo Dow Turner, celebrated linguist known as the Father of Gullah Studies. Turner studied the language, ideas, and culture of Black island communities in the southeastern United States, and created recognition for that culture in so doing. Click here for tips for Teaching with Podcasts! Or here to buy some FH Merch! We are now on Youtube with accessible captions checked by members of our team! And you can find out how to support us through our FH Patreon to help keep our content open access!history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Origins of American Eugenics The Origins of American Eugenics https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-origins-of-american-eugenics/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-origins-of-american-eugenics/#comments Fri, 22 Jan 2021 23:00:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/254898ad-6585-3eac-a11a-407a0e2c9635 (Elizabeth) Starting in the late 1800s, forward thinking progressives embraced the idea that human evolution needed a little help in order to make sure that only the best (in their view) produced. Eventually, this idea became codified in legislation and even the Supreme Court of the United States supported it. Join Elizabeth as she examines the formulation of this idea and its impact. 

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]]> (Elizabeth) Starting in the late 1800s, forward thinking progressives embraced the idea that human evolution needed a little help in order to make sure that only the best (in their view) produced. Eventually, this idea became codified in legislation and even the Supreme Court of the United States supported it. Join Elizabeth as she examines the formulation of this idea and its impact. 

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]]> Footnoting History false No 895 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth) Starting in the late 1800s, forward thinking progressives embraced the idea that human evolution needed a little help in order to make sure that only the best (in their view) produced. Eventually, this idea became codified in legislation and even the Supreme Court of the United States supported it. Join Elizabeth as she examines the formulation of this idea and its impact.  Click here for tips for Teaching with Podcasts? Or here for some FH Merch! And you can find out how to support us through our FH Patreon.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Hurrem Sultan: the Woman Who Changed Ottoman Queenship Hurrem Sultan: the Woman Who Changed Ottoman Queenship https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/roxelana-the-ottoman-queen/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/roxelana-the-ottoman-queen/#comments Fri, 11 Dec 2020 23:00:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/b8959cad-3b43-33b4-8b7c-cf2824838b09 (Elizabeth) In the Ottoman Empire, royal women were to be neither seen nor heard - after giving birth to the Sultan's child, they were supposed to recede into the background, focused on raising that potential heir. And, yet, in the 1500s, a young concubine captured the heart of one of the greatest leaders of all history. By doing so, she ushered in a period known as the Sultanate of Women. And we don't even know her real name. In this episode, join Elizabeth as she examines the history of the "Joyful One." 

 

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]]> (Elizabeth) In the Ottoman Empire, royal women were to be neither seen nor heard - after giving birth to the Sultan's child, they were supposed to recede into the background, focused on raising that potential heir. And, yet, in the 1500s, a young concubine captured the heart of one of the greatest leaders of all history. By doing so, she ushered in a period known as the Sultanate of Women. And we don't even know her real name. In this episode, join Elizabeth as she examines the history of the "Joyful One." 

 

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]]> Footnoting History false No 1192 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth) In the Ottoman Empire, royal women were to be neither seen nor heard - after giving birth to the Sultan's child, they were supposed to recede into the background, focused on raising that potential heir. And, yet, in the 1500s, a young concubine captured the heart of one of the greatest leaders of all history. By doing so, she ushered in a period known as the Sultanate of Women. And we don't even know her real name. In this episode, join Elizabeth as she examines the history of the "Joyful One."    Click here for tips for Teaching with Podcasts? Or here for some FH Merch! And you can find out how to support us through our FH Patreon.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Marie Louise, Napoleon's Second Empress Marie Louise, Napoleon's Second Empress https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/revolutionary-france-series-marie-louise-napoleons-second-empress/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/revolutionary-france-series-marie-louise-napoleons-second-empress/#comments Fri, 27 Nov 2020 23:00:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/c535c7b5-3b82-3e97-b39c-daf38af5c846 (Christine) Archduchess Marie Louise of Austria became Emperor Napoleon I of France's second wife in 1810, only a few years before he was overthrown. This episode covers the ups and downs of Marie Louise's life before, during, and after her time with Napoleon. 

 

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]]> (Christine) Archduchess Marie Louise of Austria became Emperor Napoleon I of France's second wife in 1810, only a few years before he was overthrown. This episode covers the ups and downs of Marie Louise's life before, during, and after her time with Napoleon. 

 

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]]> Footnoting History false No 1205 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) Archduchess Marie Louise of Austria became Emperor Napoleon I of France's second wife in 1810, only a few years before he was overthrown. This episode covers the ups and downs of Marie Louise's life before, during, and after her time with Napoleon.    Click here for tips for Teaching with Podcasts? Or here for some FH Merch! And you can find out how to support us through our FH Patreon.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Milicent Patrick and the Creature Milicent Patrick and the Creature https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/milicent-patrick-and-the-creature/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/milicent-patrick-and-the-creature/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2020 23:00:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/36b2e365-eb37-32ab-984b-37d6b90a85e9 (Josh) While most of us imagine life in Hollywood’s golden age as glamorous and full of star-studded extravaganzas, for Milicent Patrick, it was anything but. Working behind the scenes and on the sides of the sound stage, Patrick designed perhaps the most famous monster in movie history: The Creature from the Black Lagoon. In this episode, we trace the incredible intersections Patrick’s life had in history as well as her should-be-celebrated film career.

 

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]]> (Josh) While most of us imagine life in Hollywood’s golden age as glamorous and full of star-studded extravaganzas, for Milicent Patrick, it was anything but. Working behind the scenes and on the sides of the sound stage, Patrick designed perhaps the most famous monster in movie history: The Creature from the Black Lagoon. In this episode, we trace the incredible intersections Patrick’s life had in history as well as her should-be-celebrated film career.

 

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]]> Footnoting History false No 1285 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Josh) While most of us imagine life in Hollywood’s golden age as glamorous and full of star-studded extravaganzas, for Milicent Patrick, it was anything but. Working behind the scenes and on the sides of the sound stage, Patrick designed perhaps the most famous monster in movie history: The Creature from the Black Lagoon. In this episode, we trace the incredible intersections Patrick’s life had in history as well as her should-be-celebrated film career.   Click here for tips for Teaching with Podcasts? Or here for some FH Merch! And you can find out how to support us through our FH Patreon.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery History for Halloween VII History for Halloween VII https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-halloween-vii/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-halloween-vii/#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2020 23:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/0ba672fc-2269-3418-bc23-01f2c22a555a We're back at it again! Get in the Halloween spirit with this selection of short, eerie, historical anecdotes hand selected by our historians. With ghosts and ghouls around, you might want to keep the light on while listening...

 

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]]> Footnoting History false No 1334 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)We're back at it again! Get in the Halloween spirit with this selection of short, eerie, historical anecdotes hand selected by our historians. With ghosts and ghouls around, you might want to keep the light on while listening...   Interested in our tips for Teaching with Podcasts? Or some FH Merch? Click here to help support us through our FH Patreon.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Surviving the Plague in 1665 Surviving the Plague in 1665 https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/surviving-the-plague-in-1665/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/surviving-the-plague-in-1665/#comments Fri, 16 Oct 2020 23:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/146739cb-e7fa-328c-a4e2-31bd33942453 (Lesley) Plague has taken over settlements throughout history, causing sickness and death to spread among the inhabitants. In 1665, one English town decided to stand against the resurging Plague. For 14 months, the Derbyshire town of Eyam self-isolated. No one was allowed in, no one as allowed out. Neighboring villages supported the isolated town by leaving supplies in a field. This week, Lesley discusses the consequences of their strategy.

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]]> (Lesley) Plague has taken over settlements throughout history, causing sickness and death to spread among the inhabitants. In 1665, one English town decided to stand against the resurging Plague. For 14 months, the Derbyshire town of Eyam self-isolated. No one was allowed in, no one as allowed out. Neighboring villages supported the isolated town by leaving supplies in a field. This week, Lesley discusses the consequences of their strategy.

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]]> Footnoting History false No 1039 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lesley) Plague has taken over settlements throughout history, causing sickness and death to spread among the inhabitants. In 1665, one English town decided to stand against the resurging Plague. For 14 months, the Derbyshire town of Eyam self-isolated. No one was allowed in, no one as allowed out. Neighboring villages supported the isolated town by leaving supplies in a field. This week, Lesley discusses the consequences of their strategy. Interested in our tips for Teaching with Podcasts? Or some FH Merch? Click here to help support us through our FH Patreon.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery William Miller and the Great Disappointment William Miller and the Great Disappointment https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/william-miller-and-the-great-disappointment/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/william-miller-and-the-great-disappointment/#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2020 23:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/7ed1895a-8d89-339f-b5dc-55f945875927 (Josh) In the Bible, Jesus tells his disciples the following about the end of the world: “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angles in heaven nor the Son, but only the Father. (Matthew 24:36). Despite this, William Miller, a popular minister in New York, preached that he had calculated the precise day on which the world would come to an end. He was wrong. Twice. In this episode, Josh explores William Miller’s conversion to evangelical Christianity, his calculations about the end of the world, and the fallout from his incorrect predictions.

 

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]]> (Josh) In the Bible, Jesus tells his disciples the following about the end of the world: “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angles in heaven nor the Son, but only the Father. (Matthew 24:36). Despite this, William Miller, a popular minister in New York, preached that he had calculated the precise day on which the world would come to an end. He was wrong. Twice. In this episode, Josh explores William Miller’s conversion to evangelical Christianity, his calculations about the end of the world, and the fallout from his incorrect predictions.

 

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]]> Footnoting History false No 1661 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Josh) In the Bible, Jesus tells his disciples the following about the end of the world: “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angles in heaven nor the Son, but only the Father. (Matthew 24:36). Despite this, William Miller, a popular minister in New York, preached that he had calculated the precise day on which the world would come to an end. He was wrong. Twice. In this episode, Josh explores William Miller’s conversion to evangelical Christianity, his calculations about the end of the world, and the fallout from his incorrect predictions.   Interested in our tips for Teaching with Podcasts? Or some FH Merch? Click here to help support us through our FH Patreon.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Beyond Sacrifice: Aztec Medicine and Healing Beyond Sacrifice: Aztec Medicine and Healing https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/beyond-sacrifice-aztec-medicine-and-healing/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/beyond-sacrifice-aztec-medicine-and-healing/#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2020 23:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/dc0d4f19-d1ed-318e-a449-7c8c576f1cfb (Lucy) The Aztecs are famous as conquerors, as sometime cannibals, and as, eventually, the conquered of an expanding European empire. This episode goes beyond human sacrifice to look at how Aztec beliefs about the body, religion, and nature were reflected in their practices of medicine and healing. Dismissed as sorcerers by some Spanish observers, physicians were significant to Aztec culture, and active in providing healing, surgery, and preventative care.

 

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]]> (Lucy) The Aztecs are famous as conquerors, as sometime cannibals, and as, eventually, the conquered of an expanding European empire. This episode goes beyond human sacrifice to look at how Aztec beliefs about the body, religion, and nature were reflected in their practices of medicine and healing. Dismissed as sorcerers by some Spanish observers, physicians were significant to Aztec culture, and active in providing healing, surgery, and preventative care.

 

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]]> Footnoting History false No 1227 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) The Aztecs are famous as conquerors, as sometime cannibals, and as, eventually, the conquered of an expanding European empire. This episode goes beyond human sacrifice to look at how Aztec beliefs about the body, religion, and nature were reflected in their practices of medicine and healing. Dismissed as sorcerers by some Spanish observers, physicians were significant to Aztec culture, and active in providing healing, surgery, and preventative care.   Interested in our tips for Teaching with Podcasts? Or some FH Merch? Click here to help support us through our FH Patreon.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Jane Manning James Jane Manning James https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/jane-manning-james/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/jane-manning-james/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2020 23:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/4da18341-81a4-3afe-b4a7-1782d104ef78 *Christine and Elizabeth) Jane Manning James was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the moment she was baptized in the 1840s.  Here, Christine and Elizabeth discuss her experiences as one of the earliest Black women in the majority-white religion - including her interactions with the church's founder, Joseph Smith, and her fight for full inclusion.

 

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]]> *Christine and Elizabeth) Jane Manning James was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the moment she was baptized in the 1840s.  Here, Christine and Elizabeth discuss her experiences as one of the earliest Black women in the majority-white religion - including her interactions with the church's founder, Joseph Smith, and her fight for full inclusion.

 

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]]> Footnoting History false No 1620 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)*Christine and Elizabeth) Jane Manning James was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the moment she was baptized in the 1840s.  Here, Christine and Elizabeth discuss her experiences as one of the earliest Black women in the majority-white religion - including her interactions with the church's founder, Joseph Smith, and her fight for full inclusion.   Interested in our tips for Teaching with Podcasts? Or some FH Merch? Click here to help support us through our FH Patreon.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Male Witch The Male Witch https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-male-witch/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-male-witch/#comments Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/f1dfee0e-9018-331c-a883-19d0d301107f (Kristin) Witchcraft in the late medieval and early modern European world was a highly gendered crime. The majority of victims were women but a significant percentage were men – and in some regions, men made up the majority of the accused. The male witch appeared wherever there were witchcraft accusations – he was known as a maleficius, a wicca, a sorcier, or hexenmeister … just don’t call him a warlock.

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]]> (Kristin) Witchcraft in the late medieval and early modern European world was a highly gendered crime. The majority of victims were women but a significant percentage were men – and in some regions, men made up the majority of the accused. The male witch appeared wherever there were witchcraft accusations – he was known as a maleficius, a wicca, a sorcier, or hexenmeister … just don’t call him a warlock.

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]]> Footnoting History false No 1548 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Kristin) Witchcraft in the late medieval and early modern European world was a highly gendered crime. The majority of victims were women but a significant percentage were men – and in some regions, men made up the majority of the accused. The male witch appeared wherever there were witchcraft accusations – he was known as a maleficius, a wicca, a sorcier, or hexenmeister … just don’t call him a warlock. Interested in our tips for Teaching with Podcasts? Or some FH Merch? Click here to help support us through our FH Patreon.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Maya, Spain, and the Historical Record Maya, Spain, and the Historical Record https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/maya-spain-and-the-historical-record/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/maya-spain-and-the-historical-record/#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2020 23:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/6c218983-cad2-3db6-9d95-028979a4905d (Lesley) In 1562, Spaniard Diego de Landa destroyed 5000 documents recording 800 years of Mayan religion, culture, and history. The Spanish claimed to be fighting black magic and only 4 pages survived their destruction. In this episode, Lesley tells the story of the burning and the consequence of these actions.

 

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]]> (Lesley) In 1562, Spaniard Diego de Landa destroyed 5000 documents recording 800 years of Mayan religion, culture, and history. The Spanish claimed to be fighting black magic and only 4 pages survived their destruction. In this episode, Lesley tells the story of the burning and the consequence of these actions.

 

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]]> Footnoting History false No 1080 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lesley) In 1562, Spaniard Diego de Landa destroyed 5000 documents recording 800 years of Mayan religion, culture, and history. The Spanish claimed to be fighting black magic and only 4 pages survived their destruction. In this episode, Lesley tells the story of the burning and the consequence of these actions.   Interested in our tips for Teaching with Podcasts? Or some FH Merch? Click here to help support us through our FH Patreon.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Revolutionary Movies, Part II: Dr. Zhivago and The Last Emperor Revolutionary Movies, Part II: Dr. Zhivago and The Last Emperor https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/revolutionary-movies-part-ii-dr-zhivago-and-the-last-emperor/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/revolutionary-movies-part-ii-dr-zhivago-and-the-last-emperor/#comments Fri, 24 Jul 2020 23:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/df950d3b-50b1-30bd-a16d-14b4ad1bbe0b (Christine and Elizabeth) In our last episode we discussed revolutions in the United States and France, and this time we turn our eyes toward China and Russia. Here, our Summer Special crossover concludes with Christine and Elizabeth chatting with Pod Academy’s Gil and Rutger about 1965’s Dr. Zhivago and 1987’s The Last Emperor.

 

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]]> (Christine and Elizabeth) In our last episode we discussed revolutions in the United States and France, and this time we turn our eyes toward China and Russia. Here, our Summer Special crossover concludes with Christine and Elizabeth chatting with Pod Academy’s Gil and Rutger about 1965’s Dr. Zhivago and 1987’s The Last Emperor.

 

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]]> Footnoting History false No 4680 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine and Elizabeth) In our last episode we discussed revolutions in the United States and France, and this time we turn our eyes toward China and Russia. Here, our Summer Special crossover concludes with Christine and Elizabeth chatting with Pod Academy’s Gil and Rutger about 1965’s Dr. Zhivago and 1987’s The Last Emperor.   Want Footnoting History merch? Check https://www.teepublic.com/stores/footnoting-history/ Able to support us through Patreon? You can find us here:  https://www.patreon.com/Footnoting_Historyhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Revolutionary Movies, Part I: The Patriot and Les Miserables Revolutionary Movies, Part I: The Patriot and Les Miserables https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/revolutionary-movies-part-i-the-patriot-and-les-miserables/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/revolutionary-movies-part-i-the-patriot-and-les-miserables/#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2020 23:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/4d8f0781-6840-5cca-864d-0a91a2704b26 (Christine and Elizabeth) How do modern films portray revolutions? What are some of the things regularly included - and just as regularly left out? In the first of this special pair of episodes Elizabeth and Christine step away from their scripts and join Gil and Rutger of Pod Academy for a Summer Special conversation about 2000’s The Patriot and 2012’s Les Miserables. Christine and Elizabeth are joined by Gil and Rutger of Pod Academy

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]]> (Christine and Elizabeth) How do modern films portray revolutions? What are some of the things regularly included - and just as regularly left out? In the first of this special pair of episodes Elizabeth and Christine step away from their scripts and join Gil and Rutger of Pod Academy for a Summer Special conversation about 2000’s The Patriot and 2012’s Les Miserables. Christine and Elizabeth are joined by Gil and Rutger of Pod Academy

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]]> Footnoting History false No 4475 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine and Elizabeth) How do modern films portray revolutions? What are some of the things regularly included - and just as regularly left out? In the first of this special pair of episodes Elizabeth and Christine step away from their scripts and join Gil and Rutger of Pod Academy for a Summer Special conversation about 2000’s The Patriot and 2012’s Les Miserables. Christine and Elizabeth are joined by Gil and Rutger of Pod Academy Want Footnoting History merch? Check https://www.teepublic.com/stores/footnoting-history/ Able to support us through Patreon? You can find us here:  https://www.patreon.com/Footnoting_Historyhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Slavery and the Colony of Georgia Slavery and the Colony of Georgia https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/slavery-and-the-colony-of-georgia/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/slavery-and-the-colony-of-georgia/#comments Fri, 29 May 2020 23:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/fa4d4767-c15b-575b-82e9-261390ae53cc (Elizabeth) Most likely, many of us have heard tales around how the colony of Georgia was founded by James Oglethorpe, a philanthropist, to be a haven for Britain's debtors but, as always, that isn't the whole story. In this episode, Elizabeth delves into how slavery of Africans was illegal early on in the colony and why that changed - including who drove the demand. 

]]> (Elizabeth) Most likely, many of us have heard tales around how the colony of Georgia was founded by James Oglethorpe, a philanthropist, to be a haven for Britain's debtors but, as always, that isn't the whole story. In this episode, Elizabeth delves into how slavery of Africans was illegal early on in the colony and why that changed - including who drove the demand. 

]]> (Elizabeth) Most likely, many of us have heard tales around how the colony of Georgia was founded by James Oglethorpe, a philanthropist, to be a haven for Britain's debtors but, as always, that isn't the whole story. In this episode, Elizabeth delves into how slavery of Africans was illegal early on in the colony and why that changed - including who drove the demand.  Footnoting History false No 1029 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth) Most likely, many of us have heard tales around how the colony of Georgia was founded by James Oglethorpe, a philanthropist, to be a haven for Britain's debtors but, as always, that isn't the whole story. In this episode, Elizabeth delves into how slavery of Africans was illegal early on in the colony and why that changed - including who drove the demand. history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Parnell Affair The Parnell Affair https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-parnell-affair/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-parnell-affair/#comments Fri, 15 May 2020 23:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/88747ef5-c7d0-5d97-a13b-dd7ddafb1e42 (Christine) In the late 1800s, Charles Stewart Parnell was a heavyweight in Irish politics - until his affair with a woman named Katharine O'Shea came to light. Join Christine for a look at the scandal that dominated headlines and rocked the career of the so-called "Uncrowned King of Ireland".

 

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]]> (Christine) In the late 1800s, Charles Stewart Parnell was a heavyweight in Irish politics - until his affair with a woman named Katharine O'Shea came to light. Join Christine for a look at the scandal that dominated headlines and rocked the career of the so-called "Uncrowned King of Ireland".

 

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]]> (Christine) In the late 1800s, Charles Stewart Parnell was a heavyweight in Irish politics - until his affair with a woman named Katharine O'Shea came to light. Join Christine for a look at the scandal that dominated headlines and rocked the career of the so-called "Uncrowned King of Ireland". Footnoting History false No 1434 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) In the late 1800s, Charles Stewart Parnell was a heavyweight in Irish politics - until his affair with a woman named Katharine O'Shea came to light. Join Christine for a look at the scandal that dominated headlines and rocked the career of the so-called "Uncrowned King of Ireland".   To learn more about our episodes or see our further reading, please check our website Footnoting History Additionally, we'd love to hear from you on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook! You can find our Patreon here. history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Passing Exams in Imperial China Passing Exams in Imperial China https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/passing-exams-in-imperial-china/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/passing-exams-in-imperial-china/#comments Fri, 01 May 2020 23:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/07df0374-ae5a-5e32-a582-692e9a73e8a2 (Lucy) The civil service examinations taken by the bureaucrats and administrators of imperial China were not merely academic. They also served as social rites of passage. Moreover, they were designed to test the moral aptitudes of test-takers for a lifetime of upholding Confucian ideals. Naturally, they were a source of individual stress, as well as a key part of imperial power and authority for centuries, outlasting several dynasties. This episode looks at the roles civil service examinations played in premodern China, and the mythos that grew around them.

]]> (Lucy) The civil service examinations taken by the bureaucrats and administrators of imperial China were not merely academic. They also served as social rites of passage. Moreover, they were designed to test the moral aptitudes of test-takers for a lifetime of upholding Confucian ideals. Naturally, they were a source of individual stress, as well as a key part of imperial power and authority for centuries, outlasting several dynasties. This episode looks at the roles civil service examinations played in premodern China, and the mythos that grew around them.

]]> (Lucy) The civil service examinations taken by the bureaucrats and administrators of imperial China were not merely academic. They also served as social rites of passage. Moreover, they were designed to test the moral aptitudes of test-takers for a lifetime of upholding Confucian ideals. Naturally, they were a source of individual stress, as well as a key part of imperial power and authority for centuries, outlasting several dynasties. This episode looks at the roles civil service examinations played in premodern China, and the mythos that grew around them. Footnoting History false No 1434 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) The civil service examinations taken by the bureaucrats and administrators of imperial China were not merely academic. They also served as social rites of passage. Moreover, they were designed to test the moral aptitudes of test-takers for a lifetime of upholding Confucian ideals. Naturally, they were a source of individual stress, as well as a key part of imperial power and authority for centuries, outlasting several dynasties. This episode looks at the roles civil service examinations played in premodern China, and the mythos that grew around them.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Other Anne Boleyn The Other Anne Boleyn https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-other-anne-boleyn/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-other-anne-boleyn/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2020 23:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/059ade5d-08d1-538c-8285-1c77c24b4736 (Kristin) In 1536, there were two Anne Boleyns in the Tower of London. One was a queen who helped inspire the English Reformation and stood accused of treason; the other was the aunt whose testimony may have helped to convict her. Lady Anne Shelton, née Boleyn, was the sister of the queen’s father, Thomas Boleyn and the mother of one of Henry VIII’s alleged mistresses. She was to play a critical role during the reign and fall of Henry’s second queen – who was her namesake and who became her nemesis. 

]]> (Kristin) In 1536, there were two Anne Boleyns in the Tower of London. One was a queen who helped inspire the English Reformation and stood accused of treason; the other was the aunt whose testimony may have helped to convict her. Lady Anne Shelton, née Boleyn, was the sister of the queen’s father, Thomas Boleyn and the mother of one of Henry VIII’s alleged mistresses. She was to play a critical role during the reign and fall of Henry’s second queen – who was her namesake and who became her nemesis. 

]]> (Kristin) In 1536, there were two Anne Boleyns in the Tower of London. One was a queen who helped inspire the English Reformation and stood accused of treason; the other was the aunt whose testimony may have helped to convict her. Lady Anne Shelton, née Boleyn, was the sister of the queen’s father, Thomas Boleyn and the mother of one of Henry VIII’s alleged mistresses. She was to play a critical role during the reign and fall of Henry’s second queen – who was her namesake and who became her nemesis. Footnoting History false No 1434 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Kristin) In 1536, there were two Anne Boleyns in the Tower of London. One was a queen who helped inspire the English Reformation and stood accused of treason; the other was the aunt whose testimony may have helped to convict her. Lady Anne Shelton, née Boleyn, was the sister of the queen’s father, Thomas Boleyn and the mother of one of Henry VIII’s alleged mistresses. She was to play a critical role during the reign and fall of Henry’s second queen – who was her namesake and who became her nemesis. history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Prester John Prester John https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/prester-john/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/prester-john/#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2020 23:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/4500030a-0795-5de9-8aeb-fa2d130cf18e Prester John, a legendary Christian king, endured in the imaginations of many medieval crusade theorists and geographers. Thought to be a savior who would assist the forces of Christendom to defeat Islam in a final crusade to take Jerusalem, Prester John occupied an important place in the minds of those who hoped for a successful crusade. In this episode, join newcomer Josh as he takes you on a whirlwind tour of Asia and Africa in search of this mythical figure. Podcaster: Josh

]]> Prester John, a legendary Christian king, endured in the imaginations of many medieval crusade theorists and geographers. Thought to be a savior who would assist the forces of Christendom to defeat Islam in a final crusade to take Jerusalem, Prester John occupied an important place in the minds of those who hoped for a successful crusade. In this episode, join newcomer Josh as he takes you on a whirlwind tour of Asia and Africa in search of this mythical figure.

Podcaster: Josh

]]> (Josh) Prester John, a legendary Christian king, endured in the imaginations of many medieval crusade theorists and geographers. Thought to be a savior who would assist the forces of Christendom to defeat Islam in a final crusade to take Jerusalem, Prester John occupied an important place in the minds of those who hoped for a successful crusade. In this episode, join newcomer Josh as he takes you on a whirlwind tour of Asia and Africa in search of this mythical figure. Footnoting History false No 1434 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)Prester John, a legendary Christian king, endured in the imaginations of many medieval crusade theorists and geographers. Thought to be a savior who would assist the forces of Christendom to defeat Islam in a final crusade to take Jerusalem, Prester John occupied an important place in the minds of those who hoped for a successful crusade. In this episode, join newcomer Josh as he takes you on a whirlwind tour of Asia and Africa in search of this mythical figure. Podcaster: Joshhistory,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Footnoting Disney: Mulan Footnoting Disney: Mulan https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/footnoting-disney-mulan/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/footnoting-disney-mulan/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2020 23:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/5aec1589-9f4f-5577-8423-dc270e8b96a5 (Lucy) Mulan is a story without a single historical precedent. From a medieval ballad to early modern narratives to plays and operas, it’s been told over and over again. Mulan’s exploits are always presented as having happened “once upon a time,” anytime from the Han dynasty to the early Tang period. These stories about a fierce heroine and her loyalties tell us a lot about changing ideas of gender and cultural identity in China.

]]> (Lucy) Mulan is a story without a single historical precedent. From a medieval ballad to early modern narratives to plays and operas, it’s been told over and over again. Mulan’s exploits are always presented as having happened “once upon a time,” anytime from the Han dynasty to the early Tang period. These stories about a fierce heroine and her loyalties tell us a lot about changing ideas of gender and cultural identity in China.

]]> (Lucy) Mulan is a story without a single historical precedent. From a medieval ballad to early modern narratives to plays and operas, it’s been told over and over again. Mulan’s exploits are always presented as having happened “once upon a time,” anytime from the Han dynasty to the early Tang period. These stories about a fierce heroine and her loyalties tell us a lot about changing ideas of gender and cultural identity in China. Footnoting History false No 1121 2632 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) Mulan is a story without a single historical precedent. From a medieval ballad to early modern narratives to plays and operas, it’s been told over and over again. Mulan’s exploits are always presented as having happened “once upon a time,” anytime from the Han dynasty to the early Tang period. These stories about a fierce heroine and her loyalties tell us a lot about changing ideas of gender and cultural identity in China.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Footnoting Disney: The Little Mermaid Footnoting Disney: The Little Mermaid https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/footnoting-history-the-little-mermaid/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/footnoting-history-the-little-mermaid/#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2020 23:00:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/535a7a66-1c1c-5d31-b19c-ba4a4a82e41f (Lesley) The first of Disney’s Renaissance films was a project in progress since 1930. Based on the writings of Hans Christian Andersen, the film updated the original tragic story for a modern family audience. In this episode, Lesley places the original story within the religious, cultural, and imperial context of its creation...while revealing a personal pain the author wrote into the mermaid’s story.

 

]]> (Lesley) The first of Disney’s Renaissance films was a project in progress since 1930. Based on the writings of Hans Christian Andersen, the film updated the original tragic story for a modern family audience. In this episode, Lesley places the original story within the religious, cultural, and imperial context of its creation...while revealing a personal pain the author wrote into the mermaid’s story.

 

]]> (Lesley) The first of Disney’s Renaissance films was a project in progress since 1930. Based on the writings of Hans Christian Andersen, the film updated the original tragic story for a modern family audience. In this episode, Lesley places the original story within the religious, cultural, and imperial context of its creation...while revealing a personal pain the author wrote into the mermaid’s story. Footnoting History false No 1035 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lesley) The first of Disney’s Renaissance films was a project in progress since 1930. Based on the writings of Hans Christian Andersen, the film updated the original tragic story for a modern family audience. In this episode, Lesley places the original story within the religious, cultural, and imperial context of its creation...while revealing a personal pain the author wrote into the mermaid’s story.  history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Footnoting Disney: Pocahontas (Christine) Footnoting Disney: Pocahontas https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/footnoting-disney-pocahontas/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/footnoting-disney-pocahontas/#comments Thu, 20 Feb 2020 23:00:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/96fd7787-d010-53a5-870b-6bfef598ea89 (Christine) In 1995, Disney released Pocahontas, its first animated film based on a real person. Set in 1607, the film depicts the encounter between Pocahontas, an American Indian woman, and John Smith, an English settler, in what is now the state of Virginia. In this episode Christine uses the popular movie that gave us songs like "Colors of the Wind" as the starting point for separating fact from fiction and investigating the real life of Pocahontas.

]]> (Christine) In 1995, Disney released Pocahontas, its first animated film based on a real person. Set in 1607, the film depicts the encounter between Pocahontas, an American Indian woman, and John Smith, an English settler, in what is now the state of Virginia. In this episode Christine uses the popular movie that gave us songs like "Colors of the Wind" as the starting point for separating fact from fiction and investigating the real life of Pocahontas.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1272 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) In 1995, Disney released Pocahontas, its first animated film based on a real person. Set in 1607, the film depicts the encounter between Pocahontas, an American Indian woman, and John Smith, an English settler, in what is now the state of Virginia. In this episode Christine uses the popular movie that gave us songs like "Colors of the Wind" as the starting point for separating fact from fiction and investigating the real life of Pocahontas.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Footnoting Disney: Aladdin (Elizabeth) Footnoting Disney: Aladdin https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/footnoting-disney-aladdin/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/footnoting-disney-aladdin/#comments Fri, 07 Feb 2020 23:00:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/4c336977-3092-530e-b2b9-f12fd5a46696 (Elizabeth) The story of Aladdin is one of the most popular and most produced of the tales from the One Thousand and One Nights (also known in English as the Arabian Nights) and, yet, it isn't actually one of the original stories. In this episode, Elizabeth explains how the story of Aladdin entered the collection, including the young Syrian man who inspired a French author to write it.

]]> (Elizabeth) The story of Aladdin is one of the most popular and most produced of the tales from the One Thousand and One Nights (also known in English as the Arabian Nights) and, yet, it isn't actually one of the original stories. In this episode, Elizabeth explains how the story of Aladdin entered the collection, including the young Syrian man who inspired a French author to write it.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1251 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth) The story of Aladdin is one of the most popular and most produced of the tales from the One Thousand and One Nights (also known in English as the Arabian Nights) and, yet, it isn't actually one of the original stories. In this episode, Elizabeth explains how the story of Aladdin entered the collection, including the young Syrian man who inspired a French author to write it.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Footnoting Disney: The Hunchback of Notre Dame Footnoting Disney: The Hunchback of Notre Dame https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/footnoting-disney-the-hunchback-of-notre-dame/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/footnoting-disney-the-hunchback-of-notre-dame/#comments Fri, 24 Jan 2020 23:00:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/a9895d4d-eb38-50e0-bd29-112008cdf427 (Kristin) When Victor Hugo wrote his novel, Notre-Dame of Paris in 1831, the cathedral of Notre Dame was over 600 years old and crumbling. The ensuing tale was one that inspired a massive renovation project and continues to stir imaginations today. In this week’s episode, Kristin talks about the story of Hugo’s Notre-Dame of Paris and its continuing resonance with modern audiences.  

]]> (Kristin) When Victor Hugo wrote his novel, Notre-Dame of Paris in 1831, the cathedral of Notre Dame was over 600 years old and crumbling. The ensuing tale was one that inspired a massive renovation project and continues to stir imaginations today. In this week’s episode, Kristin talks about the story of Hugo’s Notre-Dame of Paris and its continuing resonance with modern audiences.  

]]> Footnoting History false No 1395 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Kristin) When Victor Hugo wrote his novel, Notre-Dame of Paris in 1831, the cathedral of Notre Dame was over 600 years old and crumbling. The ensuing tale was one that inspired a massive renovation project and continues to stir imaginations today. In this week’s episode, Kristin talks about the story of Hugo’s Notre-Dame of Paris and its continuing resonance with modern audiences.  history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Forbidden Holiday The Forbidden Holiday https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-forbidden-holiday/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-forbidden-holiday/#comments Sat, 14 Dec 2019 16:34:41 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/the-forbidden-holiday-602e1392c714cd5c07b75f39ee410c7d (Nathan) The English Civil War of the mid-17th century ended in the beheading of King Charles I and the establishment of the Commonwealth under of Oliver Cromwell. It also marked a turning point in the celebration of Christmas in Britain and its American colonies. In this episode, we will examine the rise of Puritan groups to power in the English Parliament, their attitudes toward the moral and ritual reform of the English Church, and how these groups in Britain and the colonies sought to purge Catholic and "pagan" influences in their society by banning the celebration of Christmas.

]]> (Nathan) The English Civil War of the mid-17th century ended in the beheading of King Charles I and the establishment of the Commonwealth under of Oliver Cromwell. It also marked a turning point in the celebration of Christmas in Britain and its American colonies. In this episode, we will examine the rise of Puritan groups to power in the English Parliament, their attitudes toward the moral and ritual reform of the English Church, and how these groups in Britain and the colonies sought to purge Catholic and "pagan" influences in their society by banning the celebration of Christmas.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1069 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Nathan) The English Civil War of the mid-17th century ended in the beheading of King Charles I and the establishment of the Commonwealth under of Oliver Cromwell. It also marked a turning point in the celebration of Christmas in Britain and its American colonies. In this episode, we will examine the rise of Puritan groups to power in the English Parliament, their attitudes toward the moral and ritual reform of the English Church, and how these groups in Britain and the colonies sought to purge Catholic and "pagan" influences in their society by banning the celebration of Christmas.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Haitian Revolution, Part II: ​1794-1804 Haitian Revolution, Part II: ​1794-1804 https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/haitian-revolution-part-ii-%e2%80%8b1794-1804/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/haitian-revolution-part-ii-%e2%80%8b1794-1804/#comments Sat, 30 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/haitian-revolution-part-ii-%e2%80%8b1794-1804-f2e596ff5bffd0734cf9aa5ac59a8f4d (Elizabeth) Between 1794 and 1804, the newly emancipated people of the colony of Saint-Domingue created a government under the leadership of Toussaint Louverture and defeated Napoleonic forces to become their own independent country. In this episode, Elizabeth explains the role of Louverture but also the international ramifications of the creation of Haiti. 

]]> (Elizabeth) Between 1794 and 1804, the newly emancipated people of the colony of Saint-Domingue created a government under the leadership of Toussaint Louverture and defeated Napoleonic forces to become their own independent country. In this episode, Elizabeth explains the role of Louverture but also the international ramifications of the creation of Haiti. 

]]> Footnoting History false No 1434 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth) Between 1794 and 1804, the newly emancipated people of the colony of Saint-Domingue created a government under the leadership of Toussaint Louverture and defeated Napoleonic forces to become their own independent country. In this episode, Elizabeth explains the role of Louverture but also the international ramifications of the creation of Haiti. history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Haitian Revolution, Part I: 1791-1793 Haitian Revolution, Part I: 1791-1793 https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/haitian-revolution-part-1-1791-1793/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/haitian-revolution-part-1-1791-1793/#comments Sat, 16 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0500 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/haitian-revolution-part-1-1791-1793-9895d12795d26c5cfdaacaefcfdc54ef (Elizabeth) In 1791, the enslaved people of France's wealthiest colony, Saint-Domingue, rose up for freedom. In this episode, Elizabeth examines the many factors that led to the abolition of slavery in the region now known as Haiti. The French Revolution, Kongolese leadership, social stratification, religion, and many other aspects all pay a role in what will become the first successful slave revolt of the Atlantic world. 

]]> (Elizabeth) In 1791, the enslaved people of France's wealthiest colony, Saint-Domingue, rose up for freedom. In this episode, Elizabeth examines the many factors that led to the abolition of slavery in the region now known as Haiti. The French Revolution, Kongolese leadership, social stratification, religion, and many other aspects all pay a role in what will become the first successful slave revolt of the Atlantic world. 

]]> Footnoting History false No 1371 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth) In 1791, the enslaved people of France's wealthiest colony, Saint-Domingue, rose up for freedom. In this episode, Elizabeth examines the many factors that led to the abolition of slavery in the region now known as Haiti. The French Revolution, Kongolese leadership, social stratification, religion, and many other aspects all pay a role in what will become the first successful slave revolt of the Atlantic world. history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Unquiet Afterlife of Elizabeth Siddal The Unquiet Afterlife of Elizabeth Siddal https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-unquiet-afterlife-of-elizabeth-siddal/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-unquiet-afterlife-of-elizabeth-siddal/#comments Sat, 02 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/the-unquiet-afterlife-of-elizabeth-siddal-c0639d9c210c1a330345259f13f2a810 (Christine) Following a tumultuous life entrenched in Britain's art world, Elizabeth Siddal was laid to rest in 1862, but her body's peace would be disturbed only a few years later when her coffin was reopened. Find out the story behind the disturbance of the late artist and model's earthly remains in this episode.

]]> (Christine) Following a tumultuous life entrenched in Britain's art world, Elizabeth Siddal was laid to rest in 1862, but her body's peace would be disturbed only a few years later when her coffin was reopened. Find out the story behind the disturbance of the late artist and model's earthly remains in this episode.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1082 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) Following a tumultuous life entrenched in Britain's art world, Elizabeth Siddal was laid to rest in 1862, but her body's peace would be disturbed only a few years later when her coffin was reopened. Find out the story behind the disturbance of the late artist and model's earthly remains in this episode.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery History for Halloween VI History for Halloween VI https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-halloween-vi/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-halloween-vi/#comments Sat, 19 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/history-for-halloween-vi-adbb832129ca7f27e189a2983cad265c (Christine, Elizabeth, Kristin, Lesley, and Lucy) Ghosts, vampires, and more lurk in this year's installment of History for Halloween. Join us for our traditional episode featuring bits of history perfect for the creepiest time of the year.

]]> (Christine, Elizabeth, Kristin, Lesley, and Lucy) Ghosts, vampires, and more lurk in this year's installment of History for Halloween. Join us for our traditional episode featuring bits of history perfect for the creepiest time of the year.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1637 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine, Elizabeth, Kristin, Lesley, and Lucy) Ghosts, vampires, and more lurk in this year's installment of History for Halloween. Join us for our traditional episode featuring bits of history perfect for the creepiest time of the year.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Chinese Exclusion Act The Chinese Exclusion Act https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-chinese-exclusion-act/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-chinese-exclusion-act/#comments Sat, 05 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/the-chinese-exclusion-act-945f253ed106fe40031a67bcc2fd3a0a (Nathan) In the 19th century, the Qing government of China faced major setbacks in the wake of military conflicts with European powers, spurring economic downturn and an immigration exodus out of the country. Increasing numbers of Chinese began to arrive on the West Coast of the United States, drawn by the California Gold Rush and seeking new economic opportunities to support their extended families back in China.  Soon, however, American economic conditions began to take on racist overtones, as public opinion began to turn against the Chinese.  In this episode, we look at the history of Chinese immigration to the United States, its increasing legal restrictions, and the long-term consequences of the Page Act of 1875 and the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.

]]> (Nathan) In the 19th century, the Qing government of China faced major setbacks in the wake of military conflicts with European powers, spurring economic downturn and an immigration exodus out of the country. Increasing numbers of Chinese began to arrive on the West Coast of the United States, drawn by the California Gold Rush and seeking new economic opportunities to support their extended families back in China.  Soon, however, American economic conditions began to take on racist overtones, as public opinion began to turn against the Chinese.  In this episode, we look at the history of Chinese immigration to the United States, its increasing legal restrictions, and the long-term consequences of the Page Act of 1875 and the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1564 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Nathan) In the 19th century, the Qing government of China faced major setbacks in the wake of military conflicts with European powers, spurring economic downturn and an immigration exodus out of the country. Increasing numbers of Chinese began to arrive on the West Coast of the United States, drawn by the California Gold Rush and seeking new economic opportunities to support their extended families back in China.  Soon, however, American economic conditions began to take on racist overtones, as public opinion began to turn against the Chinese.  In this episode, we look at the history of Chinese immigration to the United States, its increasing legal restrictions, and the long-term consequences of the Page Act of 1875 and the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Life and Travels of Newport Gardner The Life and Travels of Newport Gardner https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-life-and-travels-of-newport-gardner/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-life-and-travels-of-newport-gardner/#comments Sat, 21 Sep 2019 02:30:00 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/the-life-and-travels-of-newport-gardner-1b643acf6842d2e2c9afd671cfdbc712 (Kristin) In the 1760s, Occramer Marycoo was taken to the American colonies against his will. When he re-crossed the Atlantic in 1826, he was a free man who also went by the name Newport Gardner. In between, he was a composer, a teacher, a small-business owner, and a prominent member of Newport, Rhode Island Free African community. In this episode, Kristin follows the remarkable journey of the man, who bought his freedom and returned to Africa, known as both Occramer Marycoo and Newport Gardner.  

]]> (Kristin) In the 1760s, Occramer Marycoo was taken to the American colonies against his will. When he re-crossed the Atlantic in 1826, he was a free man who also went by the name Newport Gardner. In between, he was a composer, a teacher, a small-business owner, and a prominent member of Newport, Rhode Island Free African community. In this episode, Kristin follows the remarkable journey of the man, who bought his freedom and returned to Africa, known as both Occramer Marycoo and Newport Gardner.  

]]> Footnoting History false No 1238 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Kristin) In the 1760s, Occramer Marycoo was taken to the American colonies against his will. When he re-crossed the Atlantic in 1826, he was a free man who also went by the name Newport Gardner. In between, he was a composer, a teacher, a small-business owner, and a prominent member of Newport, Rhode Island Free African community. In this episode, Kristin follows the remarkable journey of the man, who bought his freedom and returned to Africa, known as both Occramer Marycoo and Newport Gardner.  history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Evil Humors and the Common Cold Evil Humors and the Common Cold https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/evil-humors-and-the-common-cold/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/evil-humors-and-the-common-cold/#comments Sat, 07 Sep 2019 07:32:42 -0400 footnotinghistory.podbean.com/evil-humors-and-the-common-cold-fa9a49dddf5d11646c832d516c895ef0 (Lucy) Ache in the head, running of the nose, and the throat being pierced by pain like a spear: medieval descriptions of common ailments are often familiar, as well as startlingly vivid. This podcast episode looks at everyday remedies in medieval Europe. From chicken and barley to spiced wine, many such remedies were delicious and nutritious. Administering medicine — from comfort food to careful concoctions — was based on both education and experience.

]]> (Lucy) Ache in the head, running of the nose, and the throat being pierced by pain like a spear: medieval descriptions of common ailments are often familiar, as well as startlingly vivid. This podcast episode looks at everyday remedies in medieval Europe. From chicken and barley to spiced wine, many such remedies were delicious and nutritious. Administering medicine — from comfort food to careful concoctions — was based on both education and experience.

]]> Footnoting History false No 690 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) Ache in the head, running of the nose, and the throat being pierced by pain like a spear: medieval descriptions of common ailments are often familiar, as well as startlingly vivid. This podcast episode looks at everyday remedies in medieval Europe. From chicken and barley to spiced wine, many such remedies were delicious and nutritious. Administering medicine — from comfort food to careful concoctions — was based on both education and experience.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Revolutionary Notre-Dame de Paris Revolutionary Notre-Dame de Paris https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/revolutionary-notre-dame-de-paris/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/revolutionary-notre-dame-de-paris/#comments Sat, 24 Aug 2019 13:29:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-392902616272575798 (Christine and Elizabeth) In April 2019, a fire at the French cathedral Notre-Dame de Paris had people around the world glued to their news feeds and televisions. Join Christine and Elizabeth for a discussion about some significant events that took place at Notre-Dame during one of France’s most turbulent periods, the span from the French Revolution to the exile of Napoleon III.

 

]]> (Christine and Elizabeth) In April 2019, a fire at the French cathedral Notre-Dame de Paris had people around the world glued to their news feeds and televisions. Join Christine and Elizabeth for a discussion about some significant events that took place at Notre-Dame during one of France’s most turbulent periods, the span from the French Revolution to the exile of Napoleon III.

 

]]> Footnoting History false No 1710 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine and Elizabeth) In April 2019, a fire at the French cathedral Notre-Dame de Paris had people around the world glued to their news feeds and televisions. Join Christine and Elizabeth for a discussion about some significant events that took place at Notre-Dame during one of France’s most turbulent periods, the span from the French Revolution to the exile of Napoleon III.  history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Emu War The Emu War https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-emu-war/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-emu-war/#comments Sat, 10 Aug 2019 12:25:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-2764218794743340975 (Lesley) Of all the wars in the 20th century, no loss was more frustrating than the military operation against the emu in Western Australia in 1932. Learn about the treatment of these enormous flightless birds as an organized military formation and the subsequent disaster as no amount of military force could successfully and effectively defeat these warriors of the animal world.

 

]]> (Lesley) Of all the wars in the 20th century, no loss was more frustrating than the military operation against the emu in Western Australia in 1932. Learn about the treatment of these enormous flightless birds as an organized military formation and the subsequent disaster as no amount of military force could successfully and effectively defeat these warriors of the animal world.

 

]]> Footnoting History false No 930 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lesley) Of all the wars in the 20th century, no loss was more frustrating than the military operation against the emu in Western Australia in 1932. Learn about the treatment of these enormous flightless birds as an organized military formation and the subsequent disaster as no amount of military force could successfully and effectively defeat these warriors of the animal world.  history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery An Extraordinary Medicine Called Theriac An Extraordinary Medicine Called Theriac https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/an-extraordinary-medicine-called-theriac/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/an-extraordinary-medicine-called-theriac/#comments Sat, 27 Jul 2019 08:02:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-3069615624291953890 (Kristin) Theriac was a medicine of legendary origins, multiple ingredients, and a reputation for efficacy that extended for hundreds of years. It was said to be able to cure everything from migraines to the plague. In this episode, Kristin looks at some of the ingredients and processes that went into making theriac, where it could be found, who was selling it, and whether there was anything behind its extraordinary claims.

]]> (Kristin) Theriac was a medicine of legendary origins, multiple ingredients, and a reputation for efficacy that extended for hundreds of years. It was said to be able to cure everything from migraines to the plague. In this episode, Kristin looks at some of the ingredients and processes that went into making theriac, where it could be found, who was selling it, and whether there was anything behind its extraordinary claims.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1157 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Kristin) Theriac was a medicine of legendary origins, multiple ingredients, and a reputation for efficacy that extended for hundreds of years. It was said to be able to cure everything from migraines to the plague. In this episode, Kristin looks at some of the ingredients and processes that went into making theriac, where it could be found, who was selling it, and whether there was anything behind its extraordinary claims.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Purgatory is Not the Medium Place Purgatory is Not the Medium Place https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/purgatory-is-not-the-medium-place/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/purgatory-is-not-the-medium-place/#comments Sat, 13 Jul 2019 18:43:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-3432228877889784934 (Nathan) The landscape of the Christian afterlife has never been static, and over the last 2,000 years, the theology of what the hereafter looks like has evolved drastically. In this episode, we trace the origins and medieval development of one of the most significant and controversial Christian beliefs: Purgatory.

]]> (Nathan) The landscape of the Christian afterlife has never been static, and over the last 2,000 years, the theology of what the hereafter looks like has evolved drastically. In this episode, we trace the origins and medieval development of one of the most significant and controversial Christian beliefs: Purgatory.

]]> Footnoting History false No 2593 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Nathan) The landscape of the Christian afterlife has never been static, and over the last 2,000 years, the theology of what the hereafter looks like has evolved drastically. In this episode, we trace the origins and medieval development of one of the most significant and controversial Christian beliefs: Purgatory.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Jessie Pope, (In)Famous Poet of World War One Jessie Pope, (In)Famous Poet of World War One https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/jessie-pope-infamous-poet-of-world-war-one/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/jessie-pope-infamous-poet-of-world-war-one/#comments Sat, 18 May 2019 15:06:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-2305498100531532401 (Elizabeth) One of the most famous poets of WWI is largely unknown today. In this episode, Elizabeth reviews the life and poems of Jessie Pope to determine who she was, why Wilfred Owen hated her so, and why we don't know more about her today.

]]> (Elizabeth) One of the most famous poets of WWI is largely unknown today. In this episode, Elizabeth reviews the life and poems of Jessie Pope to determine who she was, why Wilfred Owen hated her so, and why we don't know more about her today.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1061 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth) One of the most famous poets of WWI is largely unknown today. In this episode, Elizabeth reviews the life and poems of Jessie Pope to determine who she was, why Wilfred Owen hated her so, and why we don't know more about her today.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Woman Who Signed the Declaration of Independence The Woman Who Signed the Declaration of Independence https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-woman-who-signed-the-declaration-of-independence/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-woman-who-signed-the-declaration-of-independence/#comments Sat, 04 May 2019 12:57:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-7816659527572970156 (Lesley) The Declaration of Independence has many well-known men's names on it, especially that of John Hancock. But what of the woman whose name appears on the printed version of this auspicious document? In this episode, Lesley explores the life and role of early American printer Mary Katharine Goddard. An important contributor to the fledgling American government, Goddard's name should be better known for politics, journalism, and revolution.

]]> (Lesley) The Declaration of Independence has many well-known men's names on it, especially that of John Hancock. But what of the woman whose name appears on the printed version of this auspicious document? In this episode, Lesley explores the life and role of early American printer Mary Katharine Goddard. An important contributor to the fledgling American government, Goddard's name should be better known for politics, journalism, and revolution.

]]> Footnoting History false No 855 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lesley) The Declaration of Independence has many well-known men's names on it, especially that of John Hancock. But what of the woman whose name appears on the printed version of this auspicious document? In this episode, Lesley explores the life and role of early American printer Mary Katharine Goddard. An important contributor to the fledgling American government, Goddard's name should be better known for politics, journalism, and revolution.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery King John and His Dogs King John and His Dogs https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/king-john-and-his-dogs/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/king-john-and-his-dogs/#comments Sat, 20 Apr 2019 05:00:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-7118521109951825327 (Kristin) King John is often remembered as one of England’s most inept and disliked rulers. By the time he was forced to sign the Magna Carta in 1215, John lost authority, territory, and a lot of friends. Some, however, did remain loyal. In this week’s episode, Kristin looks at King John and his dogs. 

]]> (Kristin) King John is often remembered as one of England’s most inept and disliked rulers. By the time he was forced to sign the Magna Carta in 1215, John lost authority, territory, and a lot of friends. Some, however, did remain loyal. In this week’s episode, Kristin looks at King John and his dogs. 

]]> Footnoting History false No 639 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Kristin) King John is often remembered as one of England’s most inept and disliked rulers. By the time he was forced to sign the Magna Carta in 1215, John lost authority, territory, and a lot of friends. Some, however, did remain loyal. In this week’s episode, Kristin looks at King John and his dogs. history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Harlem Renaissance Man: James Weldon Johnson Harlem Renaissance Man: James Weldon Johnson https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/harlem-renaissance-man-james-weldon-johnson/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/harlem-renaissance-man-james-weldon-johnson/#comments Sat, 06 Apr 2019 13:06:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-7230397582483508396 (Lucy) Diplomat and hymn-writer, Broadway lyricist, activist, and historian, James Weldon Johnson was an early figurehead of the NAACP. This week's episode explores his life and multifaceted legacy.

]]> (Lucy) Diplomat and hymn-writer, Broadway lyricist, activist, and historian, James Weldon Johnson was an early figurehead of the NAACP. This week's episode explores his life and multifaceted legacy.

]]> Footnoting History false No 851 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) Diplomat and hymn-writer, Broadway lyricist, activist, and historian, James Weldon Johnson was an early figurehead of the NAACP. This week's episode explores his life and multifaceted legacy.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Henry II and Thomas Becket, Part II: Rivals Henry II and Thomas Becket, Part II: Rivals https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/henry-ii-and-thomas-becket-part-ii-rivals/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/henry-ii-and-thomas-becket-part-ii-rivals/#comments Sat, 23 Mar 2019 11:16:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-1117408344459316827 Footnoting History false No 1138 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) Not all friendships are meant to last, but some go the extra mile and turn into bitter rivalries. Picking up where we left off at the end of Part I, this episode follows the relationship between King Henry II and Archbishop Thomas Becket to the violent ending that left only one man standing.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Henry II and Thomas Becket, Part I: Friends Henry II and Thomas Becket, Part I: Friends https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/henry-ii-and-thomas-becket-part-i-friends/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/henry-ii-and-thomas-becket-part-i-friends/#comments Sat, 09 Mar 2019 06:00:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-7900249359564057398 Footnoting History false No 987 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) Being King of England isn't an easy task, but Henry II was aided by his good friend, Thomas Becket, serving as Chancellor. Then, Henry saw an opportunity to place Thomas in the highest position of power in the English church. What could go wrong?history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The History of Grading The History of Grading https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-history-of-grading/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-history-of-grading/#comments Sun, 24 Feb 2019 12:19:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-8077959733291829774 (Nathan) B-, 3.85, 16/20, upper second--modern methods of gauging a student's performance in a class can vary widely from country to country. But most of these systems are shockingly recent developments, and for much of human history "grades" as such didn't exist. In this episode, we'll look at the history of American systems of educational evaluation from their emergence in the 18th century to their standardization in the 20th.

]]> (Nathan) B-, 3.85, 16/20, upper second--modern methods of gauging a student's performance in a class can vary widely from country to country. But most of these systems are shockingly recent developments, and for much of human history "grades" as such didn't exist. In this episode, we'll look at the history of American systems of educational evaluation from their emergence in the 18th century to their standardization in the 20th.

]]> Footnoting History false No 999 2498 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Nathan) B-, 3.85, 16/20, upper second--modern methods of gauging a student's performance in a class can vary widely from country to country. But most of these systems are shockingly recent developments, and for much of human history "grades" as such didn't exist. In this episode, we'll look at the history of American systems of educational evaluation from their emergence in the 18th century to their standardization in the 20th.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The End is Nigh! The Apocalypse in the Renaissance The End is Nigh! The Apocalypse in the Renaissance https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-end-is-nigh-the-apocalypse-in-the-renaissance/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-end-is-nigh-the-apocalypse-in-the-renaissance/#comments Sat, 09 Feb 2019 20:25:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-3985500060428027170 Footnoting History false No 939 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) At the dawn of the 1500s, Europe was enjoying more wealth than ever before. Consumption was conspicuous, luxury was accessible… and sin was rife. Preachers like Savonarola foretold the end of the world, and people listened. In this episode of Footnoting History, learn about falling church towers, divine portents, papal curses, and how the European populace dealt with new identities and new opportunities at the opening of the early modern period.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery American Indian Prisoners of War ​ American Indian Prisoners of War ​ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/american-indian-prisoners-of-war-%e2%80%8b/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/american-indian-prisoners-of-war-%e2%80%8b/#comments Sat, 26 Jan 2019 14:37:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-7830277055092425832 Footnoting History false No 897 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth) Wars between British colonizers and American Indians were a constant part of life in Colonial America. In this episode, Elizabeth explains the myriad ways American Indians became prisoners of war as well as how they were treated, including being sent as slaves to Barbados and other places.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Mao and His Mango Mao and His Mango https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/mao-and-his-mango/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/mao-and-his-mango/#comments Sat, 12 Jan 2019 13:23:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-7889304216360709251 Footnoting History false No 957 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lesley) In 1968, an act of diplomacy between the Government of Pakistan and China’s Chairman Mao set off a series of actions that would create a cult around the mango fruit. Chairman Mao did not taste this fruit. Instead, he passed it on to workers as a symbol of his gratitude for their allegiance to him. What followed was a stunning spread of the mango throughout China. Set against the backdrop of famine and the “Four Pests,” the worship of this single fruit created complexity and controversy in 20th century China.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Potosí: The Silver Mine that Changed the World Potosí: The Silver Mine that Changed the World https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/potosi-the-silver-mine-that-changed-the-world/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/potosi-the-silver-mine-that-changed-the-world/#comments Sat, 17 Nov 2018 13:47:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-5189926735350690255 Footnoting History false No 796 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Nathan) In 1545, a new Spanish mining town was founded in the Andes mountains of modern-day Bolivia, and for next 250 years, the mines of Potosí would fund the Spanish crown and its imperial ambitions. But what the Spanish did not know is that having too much silver could have disastrous consequences. In this episode, we will examine the history of New World silver and its effect on the world economy, the lives of the people who mined it, and how Bolivian silver contributed to global economic inflation.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery King Henry I of England and the White Ship King Henry I of England and the White Ship https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/king-henry-i-of-england-and-the-white-ship/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/king-henry-i-of-england-and-the-white-ship/#comments Sat, 03 Nov 2018 12:11:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-6149492402136928986 Footnoting History false No 1480 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) In 1120, just when King Henry I of England thought he had achieved a much-needed peace, tragedy struck. What happened to the White Ship that broke the king's heart and changed the trajectory of the English monarchy? Find out on this episode.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery History for Halloween V History for Halloween V https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-halloween-v/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-halloween-v/#comments Sat, 20 Oct 2018 14:19:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-7374506508850570580 Footnoting History false No 805 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine, Lucy, Elizabeth) It's that time of year again! Hauntings, mayhem, and spooky happenings abound and we are here to feed your dark side with some creepy bits plucked from history.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery How to Make a Fortune in Fictional Poyais How to Make a Fortune in Fictional Poyais https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/how-to-make-a-fortune-in-fictional-poyais/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/how-to-make-a-fortune-in-fictional-poyais/#comments Sat, 06 Oct 2018 16:02:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-2577969682178460539 Footnoting History false No 1009 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lesley) While the brave, the curious, and the outlawed began new lives in New World colonies, industrialists in Europe began searching for investment opportunities. The realities of travel, however, meant that leaps of faith were common for investors. In this episode, Lesley digs deep into the story of a confidence trickster who fabricated an entire country in need of investment. Unfortunately, exotic Poyais did not exist. Who wants to buy the Brooklyn Bridge when you could buy a country the size of Wales instead?history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Legend of Pope Joan The Legend of Pope Joan https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-legend-of-pope-joan/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-legend-of-pope-joan/#comments Sun, 30 Sep 2018 14:25:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-557426832746498558 Footnoting History false No 889 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Nathan) One of the most famous stories about the medieval papacy is that, supposedly sometime in the 9th or 11th century, there was a woman named Joan who disguised herself as a man and became Pope John. While it might sound like a modern, anti-Catholic creation, this story was actually invented in the Middle Ages. In this episode, Nathan returns to the realm of medieval conspiracy theories to talk about the medieval origins and development of the myth of Joan, as well as the social role of conspiracy theory.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Escape from Slavery: The Story of Mary and Emily Edmonson Escape from Slavery: The Story of Mary and Emily Edmonson https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/escape-from-slavery-the-story-of-mary-and-emily-edmonson/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/escape-from-slavery-the-story-of-mary-and-emily-edmonson/#comments Sat, 08 Sep 2018 18:53:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-6346043990126851393 Footnoting History false No 2133 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth) Mary and Emily Edmonson were two of the youngest passengers who attempted to escape slavery on the ill-fated Pearl voyage in 1848. Join Elizabeth as she and a descendant of the Edmonson family discuss the role of these young women in not only the escape but also the abolition movement and Reconstruction.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Beyond the Trenches: Other Fronts of WWI Beyond the Trenches: Other Fronts of WWI https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/beyond-the-trenches-other-fronts-of-wwi/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/beyond-the-trenches-other-fronts-of-wwi/#comments Sat, 25 Aug 2018 10:51:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-1176046715556043809 Footnoting History false No 908 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) In popular memory and on the big screen, the First World War was fought in the mud of northern France — or maybe in the skies above it. But what about the war beyond the irreverently-nicknamed trenches? This episode will explore the war as it was fought in the wheat fields of Romania, in the plains of Cameroon, the waters of the Mediterranean, and the deserts of Libya. Examining lesser-known fronts of WWI will also show us different experiences, and different soldiers, as the imperial maps of the late nineteenth century were permanently altered.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery How to Avoid Serving in Napoleon's Army How to Avoid Serving in Napoleon's Army https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/how-to-avoid-serving-in-napoleons-army/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/how-to-avoid-serving-in-napoleons-army/#comments Sat, 11 Aug 2018 06:00:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-3738542790618022375 Footnoting History false No 836 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) Napoleon Bonaparte built his career and maintained his empire with soldiers at his back. Often, the fate of the France seemed to hinge on his military success, but that did not mean every man in the country was eager to join the fight. In this episode, Christine looks at some of the ways men avoided serving in Napoleon's army.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Who Was Bass Reeves? Who Was Bass Reeves? https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/who-was-bass-reeves/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/who-was-bass-reeves/#comments Sat, 28 Jul 2018 10:59:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-4243576656398612357 Footnoting History false No 1218 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Samantha) Bass Reeves was born a slave but escaped from his master and lived as an outlaw in the Indian Territory until the Emancipation Proclamation officially made him a free man. He went on to use the knowledge he gained during his time in hiding to become one of the most successful U.S. Deputy Marshals of his day.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Ancient Authoritative Animals Ancient Authoritative Animals https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/ancient-authoritative-animals/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/ancient-authoritative-animals/#comments Sat, 14 Jul 2018 13:45:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-7619555767770689705 Footnoting History false No 736 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lesley) Today's modern economy allows those with resources to lavish love and attention on their pets. In 2017, the pet industry represented $96 billion in sales in the US alone. Countless hours are spent calming our anxiety by watching cute cat videos. Is this behavior so new and modern? In this episode, Lesley explores the ancient world and three case studies when an adored pet was lavished with unparalleled praise and opportunity -- our animals have always had a special meaning in our hearts.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Special Edition: The Marriage of John Quincy and Louisa Adams Special Edition: The Marriage of John Quincy and Louisa Adams https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/special-edition-the-marriage-of-john-quincy-and-louisa-adams/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/special-edition-the-marriage-of-john-quincy-and-louisa-adams/#comments Sat, 19 May 2018 18:30:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-5711095824421534615 Footnoting History false No 2154 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine and Elizabeth) This weekend Britain celebrates the wedding of Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle, and we at Footnoting History are thrilled. Join us as we mark the occasion by discussing another cross-Atlantic union: the marriage of US President John Quincy Adams and Louisa Johnson of London, England.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Blazing World of Lady Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle The Blazing World of Lady Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-blazing-world-of-lady-margaret-cavendish-duchess-of-newcastle/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-blazing-world-of-lady-margaret-cavendish-duchess-of-newcastle/#comments Sat, 05 May 2018 18:18:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-955454765389058427 Footnoting History false No 1298 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Nathan) Poet, playwright, philosopher, science theorist, and science fiction author--just a few of the occupations held by the 17th-century noblewoman, Lady Margaret Cavendish. One of the towering intellects of her day, Cavendish was a prodigious writer who was by her own account painfully shy, but whose works were revolutionary in their imaginativeness and insight. In this episode, we will explore the life of this remarkable woman, the story of her family during the tumult of the English Civil War, and how she navigated the male-dominated intellectual world of Stuart England.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Yolande Du Bois and the Weight of W.E.B. Du Bois's Dreams Yolande Du Bois and the Weight of W.E.B. Du Bois's Dreams https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/yolande-du-bois-and-the-weight-of-web-du-boiss-dreams/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/yolande-du-bois-and-the-weight-of-web-du-boiss-dreams/#comments Sat, 21 Apr 2018 23:32:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-5028834522595185039 Footnoting History false No 1157 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth) In the 20th Century, W.E.B. Du Bois was one of the leading intellectuals of the movement to gain equality for African-Americans. His daughter, Yolande Du Bois, found much of her life shaped by her father's desire for his daughter to be the exemplar of the abilities and potential of African-Americans. In this episode, Elizabeth examines Yolande's life and to what it extent it was shaped by her father.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Ambition, Anxiety, and the Unseen Universe: Science and Victorian Fiction Ambition, Anxiety, and the Unseen Universe: Science and Victorian Fiction https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/ambition-anxiety-and-the-unseen-universe-science-and-victorian-fiction/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/ambition-anxiety-and-the-unseen-universe-science-and-victorian-fiction/#comments Sat, 07 Apr 2018 10:42:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-3173328277904813976 Footnoting History false No 1060 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) It’s a truism to say that the Victorian age was a period of rapid technological and social change. It was also a period when science, increasingly, posited proofs for the unseen, from bacteria to mental illness to sexual orientation. Scientific discoveries and debates were cause for anxiety, as well as excitement. Whether through fictional scientists or science fiction, literature could be a place to explore society’s complex relationships to scientific change.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Evacuating the Loyalists Evacuating the Loyalists https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/evacuating-the-loyalists/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/evacuating-the-loyalists/#comments Sat, 24 Mar 2018 12:18:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-118724417223599361 Footnoting History false No 1446 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) During the American Revolution, not everyone living in the rebellious colonies wanted to separate from Great Britain. In this episode, find out how loyalists (those still devoted to King George III) coped with the war ending and the colonies achieving independence.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Hoelun the Stolen Bride Hoelun the Stolen Bride https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/hoelun-the-stolen-bride/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/hoelun-the-stolen-bride/#comments Sat, 10 Mar 2018 14:36:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-4755770608346883186 Footnoting History false No 733 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Samantha) Some time before 1162, a Mongol girl named Hoelun was kidnapped and taken as a bride. A short time later she gave birth to a future emperor. Although the details of her story are shrouded in mystery, the tales that are told of her reveal a wealth of information about steppe culture and hint at the motivations of her son as he rewrote the very fabric of that society.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Papal Pornocracy The Papal Pornocracy https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-papal-pornocracy/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-papal-pornocracy/#comments Sun, 25 Feb 2018 11:38:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-1183281628703563226 Footnoting History false No 1519 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Nathan) When popes are elected today, the cardinals of the Catholic Church meet in secret conclave. But it wasn't always so. In the 9th through 11th centuries, control of the Chair of St. Peter was fiercely contested between several Roman families, who put their sons, brothers, and lovers on the papal throne. In this episode, we will look at the murders, depositions, adultery, illicit relationships, trials of papal cadavers, and debauched behavior that allegedly characterized this period, as well as the important role played by two Roman noblewomen--Theodora and Marozia Theophylacti--that led some 19th century German historians to label this as a "pornocracy."history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Censorship in Reformation England Censorship in Reformation England https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/censorship-in-reformation-england/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/censorship-in-reformation-england/#comments Sat, 10 Feb 2018 14:22:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-6790610176527660304 Footnoting History false No 857 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lesley) The arrival of the printing press on the scene of early modern Europe helped to spread seditious ideas that became the Protestant Reformation. Monarchs across Europe and beyond had to establish new policies governing regarding the publication and distribution of potentially dangerous ideas. In this episode, Lesley describes a few laws designed to keep information under control and shares what might happen when a printer ignored the law to publish radical, challenging ideas.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Jewish Fighters of Medieval Europe Jewish Fighters of Medieval Europe https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/jewish-fighters-of-medieval-europe/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/jewish-fighters-of-medieval-europe/#comments Sat, 27 Jan 2018 11:16:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-5424013565468911967 Footnoting History false No 1105 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth) When we think of medieval Europe, knights, jousting, and sword fights come to mind. New light has been shed on fighting practices in medieval Europe, however, by the discovery of treatises, some of which describe the techniques employed and taught by Jewish fighting masters. Join Elizabeth as she delves into this little known field of fighting styles, and learn about how you too can learn to fight like a medieval European.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery How to Be a Beguine How to Be a Beguine https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/how-to-be-a-beguine/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/how-to-be-a-beguine/#comments Sat, 13 Jan 2018 10:54:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-3944978510216633535 Footnoting History false No 787 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) In late medieval Europe, groups of women called beguines assembled in twos and threes, or in large communities, to practice the religious life. They lived simply, served the poor and sick, and sometimes engaged in business. But unlike nuns, they didn’t take vows. So what did it mean to be a beguine? This episode takes on that question, on which both medieval authorities and modern scholars have disagreed.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Back of Every Great Work: The Story of Emily Warren Roebling Back of Every Great Work: The Story of Emily Warren Roebling https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/back-of-every-great-work-the-story-of-emily-warren-roebling/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/back-of-every-great-work-the-story-of-emily-warren-roebling/#comments Sat, 16 Dec 2017 13:05:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-3737760051973876201 Footnoting History false No 833 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Samantha) According to a plaque on the Brooklyn Bridge “back of every great work we can find the self-sacrificing devotion of a woman.” Indeed, when John Roebling died and his son, Washington, was struck ill, it was Washington’s young wife, Emily Warren Roebling, who worked day and night to ensure that the Brooklyn Bridge was built.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Napoleon Bonaparte's Near-Fatal Christmas Napoleon Bonaparte's Near-Fatal Christmas https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/napoleon-bonapartes-near-fatal-christmas/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/napoleon-bonapartes-near-fatal-christmas/#comments Sat, 02 Dec 2017 09:31:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-2893908535842301964 Footnoting History false No 940 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) December may be a celebratory time for many, but in 1800 it caused Napoleon Bonaparte a giant headache. This episode is all about the attempted Christmas Eve assassination of France's future emperor.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Malleus Maleficarum The Malleus Maleficarum https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-malleus-maleficarum/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-malleus-maleficarum/#comments Sun, 19 Nov 2017 09:57:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-7854047372650660085 Footnoting History false No 1070 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Nathan) In 1486, two German inquisitors published a treatise on the nature and prosecution of witches: the Malleus Maleficarum or "Hammer of the Witches."  This work overturned centuries of Catholic teaching regarding sorcery and witches, turning them into dark agents of evil who drew power from sexual union with the Devil himself. In this episode, we look at the origins of this text and how it led to the deaths of thousands of innocent people in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Distrust of Chinese-Americans in Early 20th-Century New York City Distrust of Chinese-Americans in Early 20th-Century New York City https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/distrust-of-chinese-americans-in-early-20th-century-new-york-city/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/distrust-of-chinese-americans-in-early-20th-century-new-york-city/#comments Sat, 04 Nov 2017 13:17:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-1866703374495742692 Footnoting History false No 1168 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth) In 1910, Ida Delancey lost custody of her niece because her neighbors complained to child services that Ida, a white woman living in Brooklyn, was known to move in the same circles as Chinese-Americans. Elizabeth explores why this was a cause to have the child removed and how fears had increased after a 1909 murder of a young woman in New York City.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery History for Halloween IV History for Halloween IV https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-halloween-iv/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-halloween-iv/#comments Sat, 21 Oct 2017 11:31:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-921092720476465700 Footnoting History false No 1510 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine, Lesley, Lucy) German ghosts, medieval inspirations, and horrors in the attic abound! We're back with bite-sized eerie tales in our fourth installment of History for Halloween.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Cemeteries: Washington Park Cemetery and Early 20th-Century Atlanta Cemeteries: Washington Park Cemetery and Early 20th-Century Atlanta https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/cemeteries-washington-park-cemetery-and-early-20th-century-atlanta/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/cemeteries-washington-park-cemetery-and-early-20th-century-atlanta/#comments Sat, 07 Oct 2017 15:25:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-5588479809932722496 Footnoting History false No 1728 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth) In this episode, we return once again to the stories of three people buried in a cemetery in the Atlanta metro area. Second-sight, sharecropping, and a street called Auburn Avenue provide context for the lives of three people interred at Washington Park Cemetery.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Belle Gunness, Black Widow Serial Killer Belle Gunness, Black Widow Serial Killer https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/belle-gunness-black-widow-serial-killer/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/belle-gunness-black-widow-serial-killer/#comments Sat, 23 Sep 2017 17:49:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-3040978692123382606 Footnoting History false No 998 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Nathan) In the quiet town of La Porte, Indiana at the beginning of the 20th century lived a widow farmer with three children. Originally from Norway, Belle Sørenson Gunness was, like many widows in the period, in search of a husband to help work her lands and provide for her family--until one night, a tragic fire revealed that all was not as it appeared. In this week's episode, we examine the grisly tale of how the outwardly unassuming Belle killed at least nine male suitors and probably two husbands, and the terrible methods that she used to evade capture.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery John Dee: Astrologer, Courtier, Mystic...Spy? John Dee: Astrologer, Courtier, Mystic...Spy? https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/john-dee-astrologer-courtier-mysticspy/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/john-dee-astrologer-courtier-mysticspy/#comments Sat, 09 Sep 2017 11:29:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-4356251685088165802 Footnoting History false No 1148 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) ​John Dee has been variously described as a visionary, a philosopher, and a “real-life Gandalf.” Internationally renowned, he served at the Elizabethan court as a consultant on matters worldly and otherworldly. The possessor of a legendary library, Dee himself was a legend in his own day, and has remained so ever since. Scholar and scientist, he was also convinced that he could talk to angels. This episode attempts to disentangle fact from fiction.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Invention of the Chocolate Chip Cookie The Invention of the Chocolate Chip Cookie https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-invention-of-the-chocolate-chip-cookie/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-invention-of-the-chocolate-chip-cookie/#comments Sat, 26 Aug 2017 13:59:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-872368694831852257 Footnoting History false No 631 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Samantha) Who doesn’t love the chocolate chip cookie? Today, chocolate chip is the most popular variety of cookie in the United States, but it did not exist until the 1930s. This episode traces the confection from its invention in the kitchen of Mrs. Ruth Wakefield to your own home.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Murderess in History The Murderess in History https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-murderess-in-history/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-murderess-in-history/#comments Sat, 12 Aug 2017 08:38:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-4328553322127929681 Footnoting History false No 913 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lesley) Serial killers can be fascinating subjects. The men who hunt strangers are terrifying and interesting studies of the human mind. Yet women in history have also killed, and in some cases they have killed in large, unexpected numbers. In this episode, Lesley discusses five lesser-known serial killers from throughout history and analyzes how the female motivations from the past may differ from the more famous serial killers of modern day.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Cemeteries: Local History of Mid-20th Century Atlanta Cemeteries: Local History of Mid-20th Century Atlanta https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/cemeteries-local-history-of-mid-20th-century-atlanta/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/cemeteries-local-history-of-mid-20th-century-atlanta/#comments Sat, 17 Jun 2017 12:54:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-3929045565393834939 Footnoting History false No 1560 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth) Taphophilia is the love of cemeteries and headstones. In this episode, Elizabeth indulges her taphophilia as she uses stories from East View Cemetery on the outskirts of Atlanta to learn about life in the city in the early to mid-20th century as she traces the lives of three people buried there. Golf, textile mills, and military service help us complete the picture.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Guy de Montfort and Dante’s Inferno Guy de Montfort and Dante’s Inferno https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/guy-de-montfort-and-dante-s-inferno/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/guy-de-montfort-and-dante-s-inferno/#comments Sat, 03 Jun 2017 06:00:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-7807854298531981665 Footnoting History false No 936 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) When your grandfather was a leading crusader and your father was a famous rebel, what is left for you to do? For Guy de Montfort the answer was to earn a spot in one of the circles of hell imagined by Dante in his Inferno. Find out how this medieval man came to such a fate in this episode.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Secret Santa: The History of Santa Claus Secret Santa: The History of Santa Claus https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/secret-santa-the-history-of-santa-claus/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/secret-santa-the-history-of-santa-claus/#comments Tue, 23 May 2017 13:59:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-4623666625281817861 Footnoting History false No 2093 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Nathan) We kick off the Christmas season and celebrate the Feast of St. Nicholas (Dec. 6th) with a look at the history of Santa Claus, from his origins as a fourth-century bishop to the creation of Rudolph in the 20th century.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Husband-Killing She-Wolf: The Life of Joanna of Naples The Husband-Killing She-Wolf: The Life of Joanna of Naples https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-husband-killing-she-wolf-the-life-of-joanna-of-naples/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-husband-killing-she-wolf-the-life-of-joanna-of-naples/#comments Tue, 23 May 2017 13:58:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-597780519205175495 Footnoting History false No 1597 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Nathan) Joanna I of Naples led a fascinating life marked by both triumph and tragedy.  Orphaned as a child, married four times, and rumored to have had her first husband killed outside her own bedchamber, she was a controversial figure even in her own day.  Join us as we examine the ups and downs of one of the most powerful (yet oft-forgotten) women of the fourteenth century.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The One-Legged Nazi-Fighting Jesuit: Rupert Mayer The One-Legged Nazi-Fighting Jesuit: Rupert Mayer https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-one-legged-nazi-fighting-jesuit-rupert-mayer/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-one-legged-nazi-fighting-jesuit-rupert-mayer/#comments Sat, 20 May 2017 13:17:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-3528517942636923098 Footnoting History false No 853 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) Fr. Rupert Mayer’s pastoral career ranged from serving as a chaplain for German troops during the First World War, to finding people jobs and housing. Then, after Hitler came to power, Fr. Mayer defied the Gestapo, and lived to tell the tale.  Join Lucy for an episode about this remarkable Nazi-fighting Jesuit.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Jumbo the Elephant Jumbo the Elephant https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/jumbo-the-elephant-1566671698/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/jumbo-the-elephant-1566671698/#comments Sat, 06 May 2017 12:50:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-8041856263569349733 Footnoting History false No 1525 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) In May of 2016 the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus’ elephants performed for their final time before entering retirement. Over 130 years earlier, in 1882, Jumbo the elephant left London for New York and joined P.T. Barnum’s traveling menagerie. In this episode, Christine explores Jumbo’s life as one of the Victorian era’s most famous animals.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery How to Punish a Witch in 16th-Century England How to Punish a Witch in 16th-Century England https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/how-to-punish-a-witch-in-16th-century-england/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/how-to-punish-a-witch-in-16th-century-england/#comments Sat, 22 Apr 2017 13:10:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-3455092257742785710 Footnoting History false No 993 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lesley) We've all seen movies burn witches at the stake. But how did England's lawmakers propose to punish these evil-doers? You might be surprised. This week, we explore the various ways a sorcerer or witch could be punished in early modern England.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Great Unpleasantness? World War One in Whodunits The Great Unpleasantness? World War One in Whodunits https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-great-unpleasantness-world-war-one-in-whodunits/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-great-unpleasantness-world-war-one-in-whodunits/#comments Sat, 08 Apr 2017 18:55:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-6595512285490537131 Footnoting History false No 2999 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth and Lucy) The First World War was, infamously, a source of both transformation and trauma. In this episode, Lucy and Elizabeth find evidence of the ways in which the War to End all Wars influenced some of the greatest British mystery novels of the mid-20th century, especially how experiences of WWI were normalized, memorialized, or condemned within their pages.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Curious George Escapes Nazi Europe Curious George Escapes Nazi Europe https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/curious-george-escapes-nazi-europe/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/curious-george-escapes-nazi-europe/#comments Sat, 25 Mar 2017 10:35:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-8616876312715888362 Footnoting History false No 609 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Samantha) Everyone knows the beloved children’s character Curious George, but how many of us know about his creators? When Hans and Margaret Rey created the mischievous monkey, they were German Jews living in Paris. As the Nazis swept through Europe, the dynamic pair escaped with their precious manuscript on a homemade bicycle.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Early American Newspapers and Freedom of the Press Early American Newspapers and Freedom of the Press https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/early-american-newspapers-and-freedom-of-the-press/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/early-american-newspapers-and-freedom-of-the-press/#comments Sat, 11 Mar 2017 15:56:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-3297090594640236908 Footnoting History false No 948 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Nathan) In the First Amendment to the US Constitution, tucked between the freedom of speech and right of assembly, is a protection of the freedom of the press. But why did the Framers feel the need to include it? The answer lies in the early history of the newspaper, when broadsheet publications were small-time startup operations that were sometimes suppressed by the British government. In this week's episode, we'll look at the early history of print media in the United States, the role of libel and censorship, and the trial of a German immigrant printer that changed it all.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery A Royal Son: Henry the Young King A Royal Son: Henry the Young King https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/a-royal-son-henry-the-young-king/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/a-royal-son-henry-the-young-king/#comments Sat, 25 Feb 2017 09:13:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-8704046312438319059 Footnoting History false No 1134 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) What is it like to be a king but still have to answer to your father? In the twelfth century, Henry the Young King lived in the shadow of one of Europe’s most powerful monarchs: Henry II of England. This episode delves into the life of a man who was crowned twice but never ruled the kingdom.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Trotula and Medieval Gynecology The Trotula and Medieval Gynecology https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-trotula-and-medieval-gynecology/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-trotula-and-medieval-gynecology/#comments Sat, 11 Feb 2017 18:21:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-5071053983856854380 Footnoting History false No 1559 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Nathan) Imagine you were a medieval woman suffering from fertility problems or an irregular period. How would you deal with these issues, and what kinds of treatments might your physician prescribe? To what lengths would you be willing to go, what substances would you be willing to ingest or insert in order to solve menstrual cramps? In this week's episode, we'll talk about one of the most famous manuals of medieval gynecology and the ways women in the Middle Ages cared for their health.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Tuxedo Park: Inside the Gate Tuxedo Park: Inside the Gate https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/tuxedo-park-inside-the-gate/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/tuxedo-park-inside-the-gate/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2017 12:53:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-8707111473771594635 Footnoting History false No 743 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth) At the end of the 19th century, one of the earliest planned communities in the United States was created just over an hour north of New York City. Learn about the founding of Tuxedo Park, some of its more famous inhabitants, why the tuxedo is named after it, and the role it played in radar innovation during WWII.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Woman and the 20-Pound Tumor The Woman and the 20-Pound Tumor https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-woman-and-the-20-pound-tumor/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-woman-and-the-20-pound-tumor/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2017 11:16:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-5545656794365735864 Footnoting History false No 699 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lesley) In the age before anesthesia, what would you do with a pregnancy that would not end? Would you accept a doctor's diagnosis of death or would you press to find any possible treatment? This episode follows the story of Jane Todd Crawford, who traveled 60 miles by horseback to end a two-year "pregnancy"... and rode herself into the history books.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery 54° 40' or Fight: How a Latitude Line became a Rallying Cry 54° 40' or Fight: How a Latitude Line became a Rallying Cry https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/54%c2%b0-40-or-fight-how-a-latitude-line-became-a-rallying-cry/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/54%c2%b0-40-or-fight-how-a-latitude-line-became-a-rallying-cry/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2017 16:34:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-1199762578603392755 Footnoting History false No 907 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth) How could a line of latitude become a rallying cry for war in the 19th century? Elizabeth examines the Oregon Border Dispute and explains the myths and passions surrounding the slogan.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Ghosts of Christmas Past Ghosts of Christmas Past https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/ghosts-of-christmas-past-1566671710/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/ghosts-of-christmas-past-1566671710/#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2016 11:33:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-7700087033900506670 Footnoting History false No 804 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) The Victorians gave the English-speaking world a lot of Christmas traditions: trees, the exchange of cards… and, less famously, ghost stories. This week’s episode looks at the historical origins of Victorian England’s Christmas hauntings, and how they expressed the beliefs and anxieties of the age, and even, sometimes, its sense of humor as well.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Olga Nethersole and the Sapho Scandal Olga Nethersole and the Sapho Scandal https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/olga-nethersole-and-the-sapho-scandal/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/olga-nethersole-and-the-sapho-scandal/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2016 11:51:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-1899529763637492533 Footnoting History false No 1011 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) ​In early 1900, actress Olga Nethersole and several of her colleagues were indicted for their roles in the production of a play. Find out what caused them to be called "of wicked and depraved mind and disposition" when Christine covers the scandal that made New York City headlines.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Martha, the Last Passenger Pigeon Martha, the Last Passenger Pigeon https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/martha-the-last-passenger-pigeon/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/martha-the-last-passenger-pigeon/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2016 13:25:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-1070001990947729337 Footnoting History false No 596 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth) How did passenger pigeons, which numbered in the millions in the mid-19th century, become extinct in just over 50 years? Elizabeth explains the birds’ sudden decline as she discusses the life and death of Martha, the last passenger pigeon.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Un-Engagement of Jane Austen The Un-Engagement of Jane Austen https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-un-engagement-of-jane-austen/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-un-engagement-of-jane-austen/#comments Sat, 05 Nov 2016 16:09:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-2495383578988882440 Footnoting History false No 945 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) Jane Austen’s novels contain many courtships and brides, but the author herself never married. In this episode, Christine will delve into the time in Jane’s life when she could have become a wife and introduce you to Harris Bigg-Wither, the man who sought her hand.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery History for Halloween II History for Halloween II https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-halloween-ii/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-halloween-ii/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2016 04:29:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-5620117121812925587 Footnoting History false No 1435 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Liz, Christine, Lesley, Lucy, Nathan)  Last year we brought you History for Halloween, a trio of short true tales perfect for the spookiest of holidays. Join us this year for a real ghost story, a haunted house, a Victorian haunting story, a tale of the Oxford Brasenose Hellfire Club, and a 15th century demonic invocation.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery History for Halloween I History for Halloween I https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-halloween-i/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-halloween-i/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2016 04:29:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-7364429087504902002 Footnoting History false No 636 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth, Lucy, and Christine) Stories are spookier when they are rooted in reality. In celebration of Halloween, some of our podcasters have collected strange-but-true tales to get you through the night when the link between the living and the dead is believed to be the strongest. Join us for a selection of ghastly and ghostly factual anecdotes you can share at your Halloween party.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery History for Halloween III History for Halloween III https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-halloween-iii/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/history-for-halloween-iii/#comments Sat, 22 Oct 2016 11:42:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-1844938974235264689 Footnoting History false No 607 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)​(Christine, Lucy, Lesley) We're celebrating the creepiest of holidays with our third edition of History for Halloween. Join us for a selection of (true!) tales covering everything from haunted farmers to the bizarre fate of Oliver Cromwell's head.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Poison in Colonial India Poison in Colonial India https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/poison-in-colonial-india/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/poison-in-colonial-india/#comments Sat, 08 Oct 2016 09:28:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-906662108257842025 Footnoting History false No 705 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lesley) Datura is a beautiful flower found throughout India. It is also a minor poison which has a storied past in local folklore. How did locals use this plant in medicine and local conflict? Join us as we explore local tradition and crime through the eyes of British officials.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The (Failed) Republic of Fredonia The (Failed) Republic of Fredonia https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-failed-republic-of-fredonia/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-failed-republic-of-fredonia/#comments Sun, 25 Sep 2016 17:54:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-9158853289651188747 Footnoting History false No 916 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Nathan) Most people think of Fredonia as the fictitious country of the Marx Brothers film, Duck Soup, but Fredonia was actually a country...sort of.  In 1826, a hot-tempered Virginian 'colonist' named Haden Edwards created an alliance with a local Cherokee tribe and led a short-lived rebellion against Mexican rule in East Texas that resulted in his proclamation of the Republic of Fredonia, which existed for just over a month. In this episode, we explore the circumstances surrounding Edwards' rebellion, the colony he created, and the aftermath of Fredonia's collapse.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Tycho Brahe: The Astronomer with a Copper Nose Tycho Brahe: The Astronomer with a Copper Nose https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/tycho-brahe-the-astronomer-with-a-copper-nose/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/tycho-brahe-the-astronomer-with-a-copper-nose/#comments Sat, 10 Sep 2016 13:14:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-4883085934114617586 Footnoting History false No 1035 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Samantha) Tycho Brahe was born into the Danish aristocracy at a time when noblemen normally didn’t follow academic pursuits. But he found himself so fascinated by astronomy that he decided to flout tradition as he did with his marriage and many other aspects of his personal life. His observations changed the way scientists perceived the heavens, even if he didn't get things quite right.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Rise of the British Spy Novel The Rise of the British Spy Novel https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-rise-of-the-british-spy-novel/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-rise-of-the-british-spy-novel/#comments Sat, 27 Aug 2016 13:29:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-1320104995854725253 Footnoting History false No 1460 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) Death rays, invasions, and bombs, oh my! From Kipling’s “Great Game” to John Buchan’s 39 Steps, the rise of espionage in fiction mirrored British anxieties about the world and its place in it. Idealism and social criticism were often closely linked, with unlikely heroes (and sometimes heroines) being plucked from obscurity to save the day… and sometimes the world. This episode discusses how the tropes of British spy fiction were formed and transcended in the first half of the twentieth century.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Murder of Sweden's King Gustav III The Murder of Sweden's King Gustav III https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-murder-of-swedens-king-gustav-iii/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-murder-of-swedens-king-gustav-iii/#comments Sat, 13 Aug 2016 09:40:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-8430111349850626669 Footnoting History false No 886 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) Louis XVI of France wasn't the only European king to die at the hands of his subjects in the 1790s. In this episode Christine examines the life and dramatic assassination of King Gustav III of Sweden.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Life of Beatrice de Planissoles The Life of Beatrice de Planissoles https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-life-of-beatrice-de-planissoles/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-life-of-beatrice-de-planissoles/#comments Sat, 18 Jun 2016 14:10:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-5308892767980129459 Footnoting History false No 835 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Nathan) In the hills of Southern France in the fourteenth century lived a woman named Beatrice de Planissoles, whose story remained largely unknown until the mid-20th century. In this episode, we will explore her remarkable life--her sexual affair with the town priest, her relationships with her neighbors, the contraceptive device she wore, the contents of her purse, her abuse at the hands of powerful men, and her trial for heresy--and how it changed the study of medieval history.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Desert Queens? Women at the Edges of Empire from Hester Stanhope to Gertrude Bell Desert Queens? Women at the Edges of Empire from Hester Stanhope to Gertrude Bell https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/desert-queens-women-at-the-edges-of-empire-from-hester-stanhope-to-gertrude-bell/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/desert-queens-women-at-the-edges-of-empire-from-hester-stanhope-to-gertrude-bell/#comments Sat, 04 Jun 2016 11:36:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-3543320792984105874 Footnoting History false No 1311 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) Notorious eccentrics, esteemed researchers, loose-cannon diplomats: this episode looks at the histories of the British women who were travelers and archaeologists in the Middle East and India in the early twentieth century. As women, their accomplishments were often assessed by British audiences in terms of respectability. As British women, however, they often reinforced imperial control and imperial ideas.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Life and Crimes of Caravaggio The Life and Crimes of Caravaggio https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-life-and-crimes-of-caravaggio/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-life-and-crimes-of-caravaggio/#comments Sat, 21 May 2016 14:20:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-6919375470009764925 Footnoting History false No 1421 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Samantha) One of the most inventive painters of his day, Caravaggio’s work is remembered for its ingenious use of light and shadow. Much like his work, Caravaggio’s life was lived in the shadows as he became involved in one criminal activity after another, which eventually culminated in his exile and death. This episode sheds a ray of sunshine into the darkened canvas of Caravaggio’s story.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Al Capone's Pineapple Primary Al Capone's Pineapple Primary https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/al-capones-pineapple-primary/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/al-capones-pineapple-primary/#comments Sat, 07 May 2016 11:48:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-7274295114751193490 Footnoting History false No 797 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lesley) Many Americans are familiar with Al Capone's mobster rule over the city of Chicago during the Prohibition Era, but few know about his violent involvement in the so-called "Pineapple Primary." How far would Capone go to see his chosen man elected, and how many lives would be lost in the process?history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Easter Rising, Part II: Aftermath Easter Rising, Part II: Aftermath https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/easter-rising-part-ii-aftermath/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/easter-rising-part-ii-aftermath/#comments Sat, 23 Apr 2016 12:01:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-7828011236934405055 Footnoting History false No 1329 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine and Elizabeth) In Part II of their examination of the rebellion, Christine and Elizabeth follow Patrick Pearse and his associates from the GPO to Kilmainham Gaol, take a look at how Britain handled the rebels, and assess what it all meant.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Easter Rising, Part I: Origins Easter Rising, Part I: Origins https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/easter-rising-part-i-origins/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/easter-rising-part-i-origins/#comments Sat, 09 Apr 2016 13:15:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-3368778700626901103 (Christine and Elizabeth) For the centennial of the Easter Rising, Christine and Elizabeth look back to the mythology and reality behind the 1916 Irish rebellion. ​]]> Footnoting History false No 1411 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine and Elizabeth) For the centennial of the Easter Rising, Christine and Elizabeth look back to the mythology and reality behind the 1916 Irish rebellion. ​history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Disney and the Space Race Disney and the Space Race https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/disney-and-the-space-race/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/disney-and-the-space-race/#comments Sat, 26 Mar 2016 06:00:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-8777691564190092244 Footnoting History false No 650 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth) In the 1950s, Walt Disney hired German rocket scientist, Wernher von Braun, to help make the Tomorrowland section of his developing theme park as accurate as possible. This relationship, however, had greater implications for the United States and its place in the Space Race.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Evelyn Nesbit and the Crime of the Century Evelyn Nesbit and the Crime of the Century https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/evelyn-nesbit-and-the-crime-of-the-century/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/evelyn-nesbit-and-the-crime-of-the-century/#comments Sat, 12 Mar 2016 13:29:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-715495095968743382
(Samantha) In December 1900 the beautiful, fifteen year old Evelyn Nesbit arrived in New York. Within a year she became the “glittering girl model of Gotham,” the first iconic American sex-goddess. Her fame would transform into notoriety after June 25, 1906 when her millionaire husband, Harry Thaw, murdered Evelyn’s one time lover, Sanford White, in what was known by contemporaries as “the crime of the century.”]]> Footnoting History false No 1561 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Samantha) In December 1900 the beautiful, fifteen year old Evelyn Nesbit arrived in New York. Within a year she became the “glittering girl model of Gotham,” the first iconic American sex-goddess. Her fame would transform into notoriety after June 25, 1906 when her millionaire husband, Harry Thaw, murdered Evelyn’s one time lover, Sanford White, in what was known by contemporaries as “the crime of the century.”history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Eleven Lost Days The Eleven Lost Days https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-eleven-lost-days/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-eleven-lost-days/#comments Sat, 27 Feb 2016 14:30:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-2715024189095610785 Footnoting History false No 749 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Nathan) In the eighteenth century, the British Parliament undertook the task of fixing the calendar. Due to a problem with the Julian Calendar, which had been in use since ancient Rome, the calendar was eleven days off of where it should fall in reference to the solar cycle. In this episode, we'll trace the history of the Julian and Gregorian calendars and how it took nearly 500 years to (almost) universally implement.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery After Napoleon: Josephine Divorced After Napoleon: Josephine Divorced https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/after-napoleon-josephine-divorced/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/after-napoleon-josephine-divorced/#comments Sat, 13 Feb 2016 06:30:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-3253516100339719575 Footnoting History false No 905 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) What happens when one of the most powerful men in Europe ends your marriage? What do you do when you're replaced as Empress of France? In this episode, we delve into Josephine Bonaparte’s life as the ex-wife of Emperor Napoleon.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Medieval Animal Trials Medieval Animal Trials https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/medieval-animal-trials/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/medieval-animal-trials/#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2016 08:30:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-578117245941758065 Footnoting History false No 664 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lesley) Humans and animals have developed a symbiotic relationship over the past 30,000 years. From the earliest domesticated dogs to sign-language speaking apes, animals have worked with humans throughout history. Yet the relationship is not always a positive one; predators and vermin make life very difficult. In this podcast, Lesley explores one innovative method of dealing with animals that make a nuisance of themselves: by bringing them up on charges in Court.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Sherlock Holmes in Popular Culture Sherlock Holmes in Popular Culture https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/sherlock-holmes-in-popular-culture/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/sherlock-holmes-in-popular-culture/#comments Sat, 16 Jan 2016 11:13:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-6968319025613992069 Footnoting History false No 805 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) Sherlock Holmes is not only the world's only private consulting detective, he's also arguably the world's longest-running pop culture phenomenon. Pastiches, parodies, and fanfic have multiplied from the 1890s onwards. Holmes films have been around almost as long as the technology itself. This week, we look at some of the factors in the great detective's immense--and immensely versatile--presence in pop culture beyond the canon.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Great Medieval Canon Law Forgery The Great Medieval Canon Law Forgery https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-great-medieval-canon-law-forgery/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-great-medieval-canon-law-forgery/#comments Sun, 06 Dec 2015 15:46:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-1384190915726028212 Footnoting History false No 680 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Nathan) In the mid-9th century, a group of Frankish bishops created one of the greatest forgeries in medieval history, making up an entire collection of fake letters and church law. Attributed to a Spanish author, "Isidore the Merchant," this canon law collection was cited and reused for almost 600 years before the forgery was discovered. In this episode, we'll uncover the motivations for this little-known forgery and how the authors managed to pull it off.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Origins of "I Am A Man" The Origins of "I Am A Man" https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-origins-of-i-am-a-man/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-origins-of-i-am-a-man/#comments Sat, 21 Nov 2015 11:19:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-882934904458135076 Footnoting History false No 808 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth) In 1868, the striking sanitation workers of Memphis carried signs declaring "I AM A MAN." This statement answered a question asked by abolitionists and supporters of Civil Rights since the late 18th century.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Apples in America Apples in America https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/apples-in-america/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/apples-in-america/#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2015 12:42:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-4258024029687278341 Footnoting History false No 882 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Samantha) “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Or does it? Americans have grown apples in plentitude since colonization, but we used to drink them much more often than we ate them. From the early settlers, to Johnny Appleseed, to the temperance movement and the global market place, learn about how societal changes in the United States have impacted apple growing and consumption.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Hospitals in the Victorian City Hospitals in the Victorian City https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/hospitals-in-the-victorian-city/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/hospitals-in-the-victorian-city/#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2015 12:23:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-4707703225215143214 Footnoting History false No 600 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) From the beginning of Queen Victoria’s reign in the 1830s, to her death in 1901, the social landscape of Britain was profoundly changed. The evolution of hospitals’ form and function was not the least of these. Under the influence of social reformers, innovative architects, and, not least, medical practitioners themselves, the theory and practice of hospital care were adapted to changing ideas about physical and moral hygiene. This podcast focuses on the development of one such institution: the General Infirmary in the industrial powerhouse of Leeds, which expanded along with the city’s population. Its buildings, designed by George Gilbert Scott, represented the most up-to-date medical theory--and most grand architectural invention--of late Victorian Britain, and served as a monument to how this prosperous society desired to see itself.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Papal Residences: The Lateran, The Vatican, and Castel Gandolfo Papal Residences: The Lateran, The Vatican, and Castel Gandolfo https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/papal-residences-the-lateran-the-vatican-and-castel-gandolfo/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/papal-residences-the-lateran-the-vatican-and-castel-gandolfo/#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2015 07:31:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-1459309890658221148 Footnoting History false No 638 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Nicole) What was the main papal headquarters in Rome before the Vatican? Where do Popes go on vacation? Find out in this episode's exploration of papal residences in Rome.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Royal Teeth of Louis XIV The Royal Teeth of Louis XIV https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-royal-teeth-of-louis-xiv/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-royal-teeth-of-louis-xiv/#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2015 14:54:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-330981271507061067 Footnoting History false No 946 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) King Louis XIV of France may be known as the "Sun King" but not everything about his life was bright and splendid. In this episode we discuss the crippling dental difficulties that plagued Louis and possibly increase your appreciation of modern anesthesia.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-execution-of-mary-queen-of-scots/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-execution-of-mary-queen-of-scots/#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2015 11:30:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-487473924580707952 Footnoting History false No 659 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lesley) The lives of Mary, Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I of England may be seen as a contrast in social expectations during early modern Europe worthy of scholarship, and television dramas. Perhaps lesser known is the story of Mary's trial and the legacy of her execution. Go behind the romanticism of Mary's life and learn about her death and the legacy of Elizabeth's final action to end of the life of her "Sister Queen."history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Invention of Canning The Invention of Canning https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-invention-of-canning/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-invention-of-canning/#comments Sat, 15 Aug 2015 15:59:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-8811862757170361596 Footnoting History false No 938 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Nathan) Diversity is the key to any well-rounded diet, but variety can be hard to come by if food has to be rapidly consumed to avoid spoilage. Millenia-old methods of salting, pickling, and curing only worked with certain foods and were greatly limited in terms of their applications. It wasn't until the French Revolution that modern methods of food preservation were discovered by a French chef, Nicolas Appert. In this episode we explore the military needs that spurred Appert's innovation and the ways in which his "canning" approach was improved over the course of the next century.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Big History? Big History? https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/big-history/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/big-history/#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2015 11:09:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-4472699847839682062 Footnoting History false No 733 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(John) What do the universe, galaxy, Sun, Earth, and state formation have in common? In this episode John discusses Big History and how it can help better define state formation.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Comic Books and Thrill-Killers? An Interview with Mariah Adin Comic Books and Thrill-Killers? An Interview with Mariah Adin https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/comic-books-and-thrill-killers-an-interview-with-mariah-adin/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/comic-books-and-thrill-killers-an-interview-with-mariah-adin/#comments Sat, 18 Jul 2015 19:59:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-881476788004229634 The Brooklyn Thrill-Kill Gang and the Great Comic Book Scare of the 1950s to explore why juvenile delinquency kept so many parents up at night in the US in the 1950s.  Were comic books leading kids to lives of crime?]]> Footnoting History false No 1603 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth and Mariah)  This week, Elizabeth interviews Mariah Adin about her book The Brooklyn Thrill-Kill Gang and the Great Comic Book Scare of the 1950s to explore why juvenile delinquency kept so many parents up at night in the US in the 1950s.  Were comic books leading kids to lives of crime?history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Independence from Whom? The American Revolution and Europe Independence from Whom? The American Revolution and Europe https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/independence-from-whom-the-american-revolution-and-europe/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/independence-from-whom-the-american-revolution-and-europe/#comments Sat, 04 Jul 2015 10:16:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-2227822421270258144 Footnoting History false No 1178 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Kirsti) On July 4, we tend to think about America's birth as a product of plucky colonial grit and determination, but could it have succeeded without the support of Britain's enemies? What did American independence mean for European politics? This week we look at the American Revolution as a continuation of power struggles in Europe.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Nuts: James Mulligan, Anthony McAuliffe, and the Notion of Surrender Nuts: James Mulligan, Anthony McAuliffe, and the Notion of Surrender https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/nuts-james-mulligan-anthony-mcauliffe-and-the-notion-of-surrender/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/nuts-james-mulligan-anthony-mcauliffe-and-the-notion-of-surrender/#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2015 15:34:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-7171109697694466104 Footnoting History false No 1060 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Ryan) More than eighty years before General Anthony McAuliffe gave his famous response of "Nuts" or "Go to hell!" to the German ultimatum to surrender the besieged city of Bastogne in World War II, another officer, Colonel James Stephens, issued a similar reply to Confederate forces who had surrounded his small command at Lexington, Missouri.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Dogs: The Final Frontier Dogs: The Final Frontier https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/dogs-the-final-frontier/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/dogs-the-final-frontier/#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2015 11:39:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-4554730121914887944 Footnoting History false No 1612 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christina) The first animals to be domesticated, for centuries dogs helped their humans conquer the world. So perhaps it was only natural, as humans began to look toward other worlds, that their minds turned back to their first and most loyal companions. In this installment of Doggy History, we will examine the heroic animals (canines and others) sent into space during the mid-20th century.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Opium Wars and Peace Opium Wars and Peace https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/opium-wars-and-peace/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/opium-wars-and-peace/#comments Sat, 23 May 2015 15:49:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-2085613045986038019 Footnoting History false No 422 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(John) What if I were to tell you that the Opium Wars weren't really about opium? What if I told you that they were about trade, tea and silver? And what if one of the companies that began trading opium in the mid-nineteenth century is on the London Stock Exchange today? On this episode of Footnoting History, John explores the opium trade and how it led to open markets and the collapse of the Qing dynasty.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Bonapartes in America: Jerome and Elizabeth Bonapartes in America: Jerome and Elizabeth https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/bonapartes-in-america-jerome-and-elizabeth/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/bonapartes-in-america-jerome-and-elizabeth/#comments Sat, 09 May 2015 14:18:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-3395393879311125985 Footnoting History false No 2257 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) As his brother Napoleon rose to power in France, Jerome Bonaparte was across the ocean in Baltimore, Maryland. While there the young Bonaparte did what many men do, he married a beautiful woman. Unfortunately his union with Miss Elizabeth Patterson was not welcomed by Napoleon, who had other plans for his little brother. In this episode we’ll examine what happened in Baltimore and how Emperor Napoleon’s disapproval changed the future of the newlywed couple.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Special Edition: British Royal Siblings Special Edition: British Royal Siblings https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/special-edition-british-royal-siblings/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/special-edition-british-royal-siblings/#comments Sat, 02 May 2015 16:55:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-9088068139664223156 Footnoting History false No 2496 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth and Christine) As Britain celebrates the birth of Prince George's little brother or sister, Footnoting History is pondering royal siblings who became influential figures in the country's history. Join us as we discuss how so-called "spares" ranging from Empress Matilda in the 12th century to King George VI in the 20th, found themselves in the spotlight.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Pop! Pop! Pop! A Brief History of Popcorn Pop! Pop! Pop! A Brief History of Popcorn https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/pop-pop-pop-a-brief-history-of-popcorn/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/pop-pop-pop-a-brief-history-of-popcorn/#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2015 13:06:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-4774791442674900755 Footnoting History false No 2131 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Samantha) The average American eats 68 quarts of popcorn each year - making the salty treat the most popular snack food in the country. But where does popcorn come from and how did it get so popular?history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Cola di Rienzo: Medieval Tribune of the Roman Republic Cola di Rienzo: Medieval Tribune of the Roman Republic https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/cola-di-rienzo-medieval-tribune-of-the-roman-republic/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/cola-di-rienzo-medieval-tribune-of-the-roman-republic/#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2015 08:34:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-2541313175259775334 Footnoting History false No 752 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Nicole) Cola di Rienzo had a turbulent career in fourteenth century Rome. Find out how this son of a Roman innkeeper became embroiled in papal and imperial politics, held the ancient positions of tribune and senator, and ultimately died a violent death.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Mystery of the Classic Authors The Mystery of the Classic Authors https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-mystery-of-the-classic-authors/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-mystery-of-the-classic-authors/#comments Sat, 28 Mar 2015 15:35:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-551970149387898137 Footnoting History false No 684 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth) Beloved children's classics such as The Bobbsey Twins, Nancy Drew, and the Hardy Boys have been appearing in print for 75 to 100 years. The authors - Laura Lee Hope, Carolyn Keene, and Franklin W. Dixon - have kept children enchanted since the early 20th century...or have they?history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Lepers and the London Nurse: The Remarkable Travels of Kate Marsden The Lepers and the London Nurse: The Remarkable Travels of Kate Marsden https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-lepers-and-the-london-nurse-the-remarkable-travels-of-kate-marsden/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-lepers-and-the-london-nurse-the-remarkable-travels-of-kate-marsden/#comments Sat, 14 Mar 2015 12:32:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-2922481172209900664 Footnoting History false No 1391 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) Kate Marsden was born and died in London, but in the intervening decades, she traversed thousands of miles - and engaged the patronage of two empresses - in her efforts to ameliorate the lot of lepers, from London to the Russian steppes. Her exploits and her writings about them both inspired and scandalized society. This week's episode uses Marsden's career to discuss truth-telling, travel-writing, and Victorian ideas of virtue.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Jean Hardouin and the Phantom Time Conspiracies Jean Hardouin and the Phantom Time Conspiracies https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/jean-hardouin-and-the-phantom-time-conspiracies/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/jean-hardouin-and-the-phantom-time-conspiracies/#comments Sat, 28 Feb 2015 17:48:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-1907503846513956598 Footnoting History false No 772 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Nathan) What if everything you ever knew about history and classical literature was fundamentally wrong? What if there were a massive conspiracy, set in motion by medieval monks, to create entire bodies of literature and claim they were much older, or to invent centuries of history? In this episode, we trace the pseudo-history of the great "monastic conspiracy" from its origins in the writings of a French Jesuit in the 17th century to the bizarre New Chronology of a Russian mathematician in the 20th.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Watson, Franklin, and the Drama of DNA Watson, Franklin, and the Drama of DNA https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/watson-franklin-and-the-drama-of-dna/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/watson-franklin-and-the-drama-of-dna/#comments Sat, 14 Feb 2015 11:08:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-8706566049040863788 Footnoting History false No 617 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lesley) In the 1950s, a series of discoveries allowed biologists to capture and construct the double-helio structure of DNA. For these efforts, James Watson, Maurice Wilkins, and Francis Crick were awarded the Nobel Prize in 1962. The implications of this work transformed the field of biology and led to dramatic new advancements in medicine. But the story of DNA was not so simple. James Watson's personal behavior diminished the contributions of other scientists. In this episode of Footnoting History, we learn about the complex drama behind the scenes of a landmark and transformative discovery...and the complications that continue to dog the career of a prominent scientist today.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Mush!: A Short History of Dog Sledding Mush!: A Short History of Dog Sledding https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/mush-a-short-history-of-dog-sledding/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/mush-a-short-history-of-dog-sledding/#comments Sat, 31 Jan 2015 09:00:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-3742251580170137340 Footnoting History false No 1614 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christina) Each year in early March, professional mushers and their dog teams converge on Anchorage, Alaska to run the Iditarod, a grueling race to Nome, more than 1,000 miles away, ostensibly in commemoration of the 1925 "Great Race of Mercy." That first "race" consisted of heroic dogs and sledders who rushed diphtheria serum to the stricken city, and ensured the sled dog Balto his place in doggie stardom (and a statue in Central Park). But the Iditarod's legacy has not been free of controversy. Join us as we explore the guts, glory, controversy, and fluffy protagonists of the long history of dog mushing, and examine the shifting relationships between  human and canine that made it possible.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Empress Eugénie in Exile, Part II: Life After Empire Empress Eugénie in Exile, Part II: Life After Empire https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/empress-eugenie-in-exile-part-ii-life-after-empire/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/empress-eugenie-in-exile-part-ii-life-after-empire/#comments Sat, 17 Jan 2015 11:00:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-8993464354067021944 (Christine) The Second French Empire has fallen and Empress Eugénie fled to England, but what happened next? In this episode, we conclude our look at her life in exile, including her reunions with Napoleon III and their son, as well as the lasting piece of French imperialism she established in the English countryside.

]]> (Christine) The Second French Empire has fallen and Empress Eugénie fled to England, but what happened next? In this episode, we conclude our look at her life in exile, including her reunions with Napoleon III and their son, as well as the lasting piece of French imperialism she established in the English countryside.

]]> Footnoting History false No 904 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) The Second French Empire has fallen and Empress Eugénie fled to England, but what happened next? In this episode, we conclude our look at her life in exile, including her reunions with Napoleon III and their son, as well as the lasting piece of French imperialism she established in the English countryside.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Empress Eugénie in Exile, Part I: Flight from Paris Empress Eugénie in Exile, Part I: Flight from Paris https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/empress-eugenie-in-exile-part-i-flight-from-paris/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/empress-eugenie-in-exile-part-i-flight-from-paris/#comments Sat, 03 Jan 2015 11:50:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-4263512266473341947 (Christine) When Napoleon III’s French Empire began to crumble in the late 19th century, his wife was trapped in Paris. Who could possibly help the Bonaparte Empress flee before the mobs got to her? An American dentist named Thomas Evans, of course. We’re kicking off the new year with a podcast about escapes and unlikely allies!

]]> (Christine) When Napoleon III’s French Empire began to crumble in the late 19th century, his wife was trapped in Paris. Who could possibly help the Bonaparte Empress flee before the mobs got to her? An American dentist named Thomas Evans, of course. We’re kicking off the new year with a podcast about escapes and unlikely allies!

]]> Footnoting History false No 1280 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) When Napoleon III’s French Empire began to crumble in the late 19th century, his wife was trapped in Paris. Who could possibly help the Bonaparte Empress flee before the mobs got to her? An American dentist named Thomas Evans, of course. We’re kicking off the new year with a podcast about escapes and unlikely allies!history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery King Arthur's Christmas: Christianity, Paganism, and Community King Arthur's Christmas: Christianity, Paganism, and Community https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/king-arthurs-christmas-christianity-paganism-and-community/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/king-arthurs-christmas-christianity-paganism-and-community/#comments Sun, 21 Dec 2014 17:29:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-6796690576216596491 (Lucy) For much of the Middle Ages, King Arthur was Europe’s model king. His court could be a space for heroism, for romance, and also for the uncanny. Often drawing on oral tradition, written for elite audiences, the Arthurian romances of the 13th and 14th centuries can be surprisingly revealing about cultural values and cultural debates. This week we'll be looking at Christmas feasts, sun-god figures, and complex debates about the morality of flirting.

]]> (Lucy) For much of the Middle Ages, King Arthur was Europe’s model king. His court could be a space for heroism, for romance, and also for the uncanny. Often drawing on oral tradition, written for elite audiences, the Arthurian romances of the 13th and 14th centuries can be surprisingly revealing about cultural values and cultural debates. This week we'll be looking at Christmas feasts, sun-god figures, and complex debates about the morality of flirting.

]]> Footnoting History false No 931 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) For much of the Middle Ages, King Arthur was Europe’s model king. His court could be a space for heroism, for romance, and also for the uncanny. Often drawing on oral tradition, written for elite audiences, the Arthurian romances of the 13th and 14th centuries can be surprisingly revealing about cultural values and cultural debates. This week we'll be looking at Christmas feasts, sun-god figures, and complex debates about the morality of flirting.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Protest Pop and Queen Elizabeth II' s Silver Jubilee Protest Pop and Queen Elizabeth II' s Silver Jubilee https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/protest-pop-and-queen-elizabeth-ii-s-silver-jubilee/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/protest-pop-and-queen-elizabeth-ii-s-silver-jubilee/#comments Sat, 29 Nov 2014 09:26:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-2083681928175670676 Footnoting History false No 2131 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Esther) As the Queen celebrated her 25th year on the throne, England was restless, on the verge of anarchy, and sweating out the hottest summer in years. "God Save the Queen" went to the top of the charts, and the Sex Pistols, followed later by other acts, vented their rage at the royal family. We will revisit the tumultuous year of 1977 as our starting point to explore the British musicians who protested the monarchy in the late 1970s and 1980s.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Robert Bruce: Stabbings and Statebuilding Robert Bruce: Stabbings and Statebuilding https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/robert-bruce-stabbings-and-statebuilding/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/robert-bruce-stabbings-and-statebuilding/#comments Sat, 22 Nov 2014 15:59:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-1437001479578650124 Footnoting History false No 1807 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(John) Following the most recent referendum on Scottish independence, it's a perfect time to reflect on the origins of Scotland. What does the murder of John Comyn by Robert Bruce in 1306 tell us about medieval Scotland? How has history been rewritten to stress nationalist narratives? And did anyone really care about Scotland as a country or state in the early fourteenth century? All this and a murder most foul. Or moderately foul. Or perfectly justified. It's all very Scottish. But somebody was murdered and this week John takes a stab at addressing the formation of Scotland under Robert Bruce in the fourteenth century.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Mental Institutions, Part II: The Rosenhan Experiment Mental Institutions, Part II: The Rosenhan Experiment https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/mental-institutions-part-ii-the-rosenhan-experiment/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/mental-institutions-part-ii-the-rosenhan-experiment/#comments Sat, 15 Nov 2014 10:41:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-941847421022287488 Footnoting History false No 1298 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth) In the 1970s, Dr. David Rosenhan set out to show just how easy it is to be labeled  mentally ill.  Following the model of Nellie Bly, he and his pseudo-patients did just that.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Mental Institutions, Part I: Nellie Bly's Exposé Mental Institutions, Part I: Nellie Bly's Exposé https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/mental-institutions-part-i-nellie-blys-expose/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/mental-institutions-part-i-nellie-blys-expose/#comments Sat, 08 Nov 2014 11:31:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-2456033302779978707 ]]> Footnoting History false No 651 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth) In 1887, Nellie Bly was asked to pass a week at an insane asylum. She said she would and she could and she did.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Guy Fawkes Guy Fawkes https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/guy-fawkes/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/guy-fawkes/#comments Sat, 01 Nov 2014 11:24:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-801273662051020863 Footnoting History false No 793 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Kirsti) Remember, remember the Fifth of November! Guy Fawkes has become an iconic face of the American Occupy movement, but was the Gunpowder Plot really an effort to improve the lot of the lower classes? This week we will explore the religious terrorism that inspired a national holiday.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Demon Core The Demon Core https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-demon-core/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-demon-core/#comments Sat, 25 Oct 2014 09:31:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-1518600395505656045 Footnoting History false No 2101 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Kirsti) The Manhattan Project placed the lives of scientists and staff in New Mexico at great risk. One plutonium core in particular claimed two lives over the course of two years, earning it the epithet "The Demon Core." What happened? What did we learn from it? What was its eventual fate? We're going critical in this week's podcast.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Advances in the West: Grant's Army in 1862 Advances in the West: Grant's Army in 1862 https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/advances-in-the-west-grants-army-in-1862/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/advances-in-the-west-grants-army-in-1862/#comments Sat, 18 Oct 2014 13:10:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-2940928669693126759 Footnoting History false No 2224 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Ryan) In this episode, Ryan looks at the Union advances in the west from the battle of Shiloh through the Siege of Corinth and how the retreat of the Confederate forces along the Mississippi River ultimately contributed to the defeat of the South in the American Civil War.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Taking the Waters: Good Health Among the "Best People" Taking the Waters: Good Health Among the "Best People" https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/taking-the-waters-good-health-among-the-best-people/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/taking-the-waters-good-health-among-the-best-people/#comments Sat, 11 Oct 2014 10:26:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-3719151790793321549 Footnoting History false No 1194 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) From the late eighteenth century to the coming of WWI, Europe's haute bourgeoisie looked to mineral waters (sipped or bathed in) as medication for their malaises and a cure for ennui. The architecture and economy of spa towns developed accordingly, creating an atmosphere for international communities to mingle socially, consume culture, and display their wealth. This episodeexamines these phenomena and the fascination they exercised for generations of literary giants.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Hugh O'Neill and the Tudors Hugh O'Neill and the Tudors https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/hugh-oneill-and-the-tudors/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/hugh-oneill-and-the-tudors/#comments Sat, 04 Oct 2014 04:35:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-5041772743665041761 Footnoting History false No 1616 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) At the dawn of the 17th century, only one region of Ireland was largely outside of English control: Ulster. To change this, the Gaelic Irish heir to Ulster--Hugh O'Neill--was raised under close watch of the English crown. So what went wrong? Why did Hugh O'Neill end up in full rebellion against Tudor Queen Elizabeth I? And what exactly was the Flight of the Earls?history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Dog Stars, Part II Dog Stars, Part II https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/dog-stars-part-ii/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/dog-stars-part-ii/#comments Sat, 27 Sep 2014 11:08:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-4079072622285119168 Footnoting History false No 3778 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christina and Esther)  In Part II of their look at the history of dogs in cinema, Christina and Esther talk about Lassie's patriotism, the moral implications of depicting animal cruelty on screen, and the strategic use of prosthetic dog heads.  history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Dog Stars, Part I Dog Stars, Part I https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/dog-stars-part-i/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/dog-stars-part-i/#comments Sat, 20 Sep 2014 13:35:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-1205983933766765173 Footnoting History false No 4134 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christina and Esther) From Edison Studios’ nineteenth-century “actualities” to present day internet videos of twerking Corgis, dogs’ presence on film is as old as the medium. Join Christina and Esther in Part I of this two-part joint edition of our Doggy History and Film History series as they consider early film dogs, from Fatty Arbuckle's Luke to German Shepherd stars Rin Tin Tin and Strongheart.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Seeking to Punish in 17th-Century England Seeking to Punish in 17th-Century England https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/seeking-to-punish-in-17th-century-england/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/seeking-to-punish-in-17th-century-england/#comments Sat, 13 Sep 2014 10:00:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-3070365389943159937 Footnoting History false No 1521 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lesley) As the United States deals with a critical mass of imprisoned citizens, it might be worthwhile to consider how historical civilizations dealt with the punishment of non-violent offenders. How did England maintain order before the rise of the prison? This episode explores alternatives to long-term prison sentences by examining the origins of the US English legal system - with surprising results.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery King Childeric of the Franks: Barbarian? King Childeric of the Franks: Barbarian? https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/king-childeric-of-the-franks-barbarian/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/king-childeric-of-the-franks-barbarian/#comments Sat, 06 Sep 2014 05:00:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-5433000223713724805 Footnoting History false No 1224 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Nicole) The fifth-century king of the Franks, Childeric, was a pagan king of a group whom Romans clearly thought of as barbarians. Nevertheless, he also held Roman authority and fought with the Romans against other barbarian groups. So, was Childeric a Roman, a barbarian, or both? In this podcast we'll explore fifth-century identity and politics.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Space Exploration and History ft. Asif Siddiqi Space Exploration and History ft. Asif Siddiqi https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/space-exploration-and-history-ft-asif-siddiqi/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/space-exploration-and-history-ft-asif-siddiqi/#comments Sat, 30 Aug 2014 17:03:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-4996526766048381863
]]> Footnoting History false No 4025 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)This week, Nathan spoke with Asif Siddiqi, the only historian on the "Committee for Human Spaceflight," which recently completed its two year study on the future of NASA's efforts to send human beings into deep space. They discussed the history of space exploration, the report's recommendations, and reflect on the role of historians to shape public policy.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Alan Turing Alan Turing https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/alan-turing-1566671780/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/alan-turing-1566671780/#comments Sat, 23 Aug 2014 08:42:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-3201640223564843621 Footnoting History false No 1519 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Kirsti) Alan Turing has been called a lay saint, and he surely was one of the greatest minds of the Greatest Generation. His work at Bletchley Park was vital to Allied success in World War II. Why, then, did he end his life under house arrest? And did *he* end it? Mysteries abound in this week's podcast!history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Warrior, Wife, and Mother: The Story of Sichelgaita of Salerno Warrior, Wife, and Mother: The Story of Sichelgaita of Salerno https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/warrior-wife-and-mother-the-story-of-sichelgaita-of-salerno/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/warrior-wife-and-mother-the-story-of-sichelgaita-of-salerno/#comments Sat, 16 Aug 2014 08:10:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-3875750857731560315 Footnoting History false No 1383 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Samantha) According to Anna Comnena, the Byzantine historian, Sichelgaita of Salerno personally turned the tide at the battle of Dyrrachium when she charged at her own troops and drove them towards their enemy. But did such a thing ever happen? Who was Sichelgaita – a warrior, a wife, or a protective mother?history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Scientific Passions of Mary Buckland The Scientific Passions of Mary Buckland https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-scientific-passions-of-mary-buckland/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-scientific-passions-of-mary-buckland/#comments Fri, 08 Aug 2014 19:08:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-4929464396748021220 Footnoting History false No 1322 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) In the early 19th century, ancient fossils formed the basis of cutting-edge discoveries. Geology still hovered between amateur pursuit and scientific profession. Mary Buckland, married to the dinosaur-discovering William, participated in international research networks, and was a silent partner in creating some of the new discipline's most important works.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Laura Bridgman, Charles Dickens, and Helen Keller Laura Bridgman, Charles Dickens, and Helen Keller https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/laura-bridgman-charles-dickens-and-helen-keller/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/laura-bridgman-charles-dickens-and-helen-keller/#comments Sat, 02 Aug 2014 03:53:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-1800381660844404030 Footnoting History false No 1748 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) Laura Bridgman made headlines in the 19th century when her parents enrolled her at the Perkins Institute for the Blind. Under the guidance of Samuel Gridley Howe she learned how to speak with her fingers and became the first formally educated deaf-blind person in the United States. Though we hear little about her today, she was regularly named as an inspiration by Helen Keller- so who was Laura Bridgman and what was she doing hanging out with Charles Dickens?history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Rosamund: 6th-Century Regicide and Politics Rosamund: 6th-Century Regicide and Politics https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/rosamund-6th-century-regicide-and-politics/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/rosamund-6th-century-regicide-and-politics/#comments Sat, 26 Jul 2014 05:30:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-4746704319526560979 Footnoting History false No 1350 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Nicole) The sixth century was one of serious upheaval and shifting alliance. Get a glimpse of this world as we explore the life of Rosamund, a Gepid princess who witnessed the rise of the power of the Lombards, through their final defeat of her people and their invasion of Italy, before delivering a near fatal blow to it.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Lawrence O'Brien: Fenians and the American Civil War Lawrence O'Brien: Fenians and the American Civil War https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/lawrence-obrien-fenians-and-the-american-civil-war/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/lawrence-obrien-fenians-and-the-american-civil-war/#comments Sat, 19 Jul 2014 05:30:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-6292496325458100366 Footnoting History false No 2007 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Ryan) Who were the Fenians and what were their goals? This is a question that historians have debated for years- this podcast will trace the life of a prominent Fenian, Lawrence O'Brien, to, perhaps, help explain the origins of this rather interesting Irish American nationalist organization during the Civil War.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Rise of the Studios: The Origins of the Film Industry, Part II The Rise of the Studios: The Origins of the Film Industry, Part II https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-rise-of-the-studios-the-origins-of-the-film-industry-part-ii/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-rise-of-the-studios-the-origins-of-the-film-industry-part-ii/#comments Sat, 12 Jul 2014 08:57:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-8789960578378268694 Part I, in this episode, we'll look at where film aspect ratios come from, why production studios began to move to Southern California, how World War I affected the film industry, the role of women in editing and production, and what the advent of sound meant for motion pictures. ]]> Part I, in this episode, we'll look at where film aspect ratios come from, why production studios began to move to Southern California, how World War I affected the film industry, the role of women in editing and production, and what the advent of sound meant for motion pictures.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1349 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Nathan) Picking up where we left off in Part I, in this episode, we'll look at where film aspect ratios come from, why production studios began to move to Southern California, how World War I affected the film industry, the role of women in editing and production, and what the advent of sound meant for motion pictures.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Love, Parachutes, and Käthchen Paulus Love, Parachutes, and Käthchen Paulus https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/love-parachutes-and-kathchen-paulus/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/love-parachutes-and-kathchen-paulus/#comments Sat, 12 Jul 2014 05:30:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-4066341518856368295 Footnoting History false No 1011 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) Käthchen Paulus was born in the late 1860s, in a German village where she supported her mother by working as a seamstress. She died in the mid-30s in relative obscurity. But in between, she ran away with an adventurer, made and lost a fortune, became an international celebrity, an entrepreneur, a WWI military advisor, and an inventor of lasting influence.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Alcibiades: The Bad Boy of Athens Alcibiades: The Bad Boy of Athens https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/alcibiades-the-bad-boy-of-athens/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/alcibiades-the-bad-boy-of-athens/#comments Sat, 31 May 2014 08:53:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-369113245350856700 Footnoting History false No 1179 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(John) A student of Socrates, a friend of kings, a general and pirate, Alcibiades defies definition. He argued for a more aggressive policy against the Spartans only to later serve as one of their trusted advisers. He left Sparta to live in Persia where he subverted both Spartan and Athenian interests. Join as we explore how this rogue challenged democracy, governments and identity in Classical Athens.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Before Napoleon: Josephine Bonaparte's First Marriage Before Napoleon: Josephine Bonaparte's First Marriage https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/before-napoleon-josephine-bonapartes-first-marriage/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/before-napoleon-josephine-bonapartes-first-marriage/#comments Sun, 25 May 2014 12:55:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-4839397826835906014 Footnoting History false No 1633 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) May 29, 2014 marks the 200th anniversary of the death of Empress Josephine, first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. Josephine’s life did not begin when she married the famous Corsican so this week, to honor her, we are looking at the time before she became a Bonaparte. Join Christine as she explores the years when Josephine answered to a different name, had a husband named Alexandre, and almost became a victim of the Reign of Terror.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The King James Bible: One Version of the Greatest Story Ever Told The King James Bible: One Version of the Greatest Story Ever Told https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-king-james-bible-one-version-of-the-greatest-story-ever-told/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-king-james-bible-one-version-of-the-greatest-story-ever-told/#comments Sat, 17 May 2014 11:27:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-5776230152259063996 Footnoting History false No 1426 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth and Nathan) In 1611, a group of men completed what has become one of the most well-known translations of the Bible. But why did King James ask them to do it?history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Nursery Rhymes, History, and Memory Nursery Rhymes, History, and Memory https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/nursery-rhymes-history-and-memory/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/nursery-rhymes-history-and-memory/#comments Sat, 10 May 2014 04:41:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-6233647231614448330 Footnoting History false No 1587 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Kirsti) What kind of plums were in Jack Horner's pie? Why were the lion and the unicorn spoiling for a fight? Why did Humpty Dumpty fall? This week, Kirsti talks about the collective memory found in the nursery.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery A Tale of Three Breeds A Tale of Three Breeds https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/a-tale-of-three-breeds/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/a-tale-of-three-breeds/#comments Sat, 03 May 2014 13:11:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-1192546908598952214 Footnoting History false No 1717 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christina) Head to a dog park and you’re sure to see a greyhound, a pug, or a German Shepherd. Which one is most closely related to the wolf? The answer may surprise you. Through concentrated effort across continents and centuries, humans manipulated canine raw material into made-to-measure companions. In this installment of Doggy History, we'll look at the origin and evolution of these three popular breeds and along the way learn about the process by which humans sought to remake dogs in their own image.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Birth of a Blockbuster The Birth of a Blockbuster https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-birth-of-a-blockbuster/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-birth-of-a-blockbuster/#comments Sat, 26 Apr 2014 05:07:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-4387832474910233844 The Birth of a Nation (1915), he said "it is like writing history with lightning." While the first epic movie in American film history was as deeply innovative as it was deeply racist, The Birth of a Nation ushered in a new era of blockbuster movie making in the early history of the medium.]]> Footnoting History false No 1273 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Esther) Urban legend has it that when President Woodrow Wilson first saw D.W. Griffith's The Birth of a Nation (1915), he said "it is like writing history with lightning." While the first epic movie in American film history was as deeply innovative as it was deeply racist, The Birth of a Nation ushered in a new era of blockbuster movie making in the early history of the medium.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Jumping the Broom: The Evolution of a Wedding Tradition Jumping the Broom: The Evolution of a Wedding Tradition https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/jumping-the-broom-the-evolution-of-a-wedding-tradition/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/jumping-the-broom-the-evolution-of-a-wedding-tradition/#comments Sat, 19 Apr 2014 06:18:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-8861322578284902486 Footnoting History false No 665 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lesley) Weddings are ceremonies steeped in cultural traditions. From the costumes to the carefully-selected color schemes, marriage ceremonies often become orchestrated events more than a public celebration of love. But where do these traditions originate? In this episode, Lesley explores the surprising history of "jumping the broom" at wedding ceremonies throughout history.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery From Magic Lanterns to Nickelodeons: The Origins of the Film Industry, Part I From Magic Lanterns to Nickelodeons: The Origins of the Film Industry, Part I https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/from-magic-lanterns-to-nickelodeons-the-origins-of-the-film-industry-part-i/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/from-magic-lanterns-to-nickelodeons-the-origins-of-the-film-industry-part-i/#comments Sat, 12 Apr 2014 20:01:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-1891481007042585618 ]]> Footnoting History false No 1697 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Nathan) For early movie-goers, film was a magical experience, but also sometimes a crowded and stuffy one. From the magic lantern shows of the eighteenth century to the heyday of the nickelodeon in the twentieth, in this episode we'll look at the origins of film as a medium and the early decades of the film industry.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Dr. Fredric Wertham: Hero or Super-Villain? Dr. Fredric Wertham: Hero or Super-Villain? https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/dr-fredric-wertham-hero-or-super-villain/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/dr-fredric-wertham-hero-or-super-villain/#comments Sat, 05 Apr 2014 08:36:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-9051400645940663738 Footnoting History false No 739 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Mariah) For decades, comic book fans across the globe have reviled Dr. Fredric Wertham as the man who single-handedly brought down the "Golden Age" of comics.  But is he truly the Lex Luthor he's been made out to be? Today's podcast takes a deeper look at one of the most controversial figures of the 20th century.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Life and Times of Emperor Diocletian The Life and Times of Emperor Diocletian https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-life-and-times-of-emperor-diocletian/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-life-and-times-of-emperor-diocletian/#comments Sat, 29 Mar 2014 13:47:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-872082329094932230 Footnoting History false No 670 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Nicole) Join Nicole as she discusses Diocletian’s rise from obscure beginnings and low social standing to emperor, his reign, and his decision to retire, something that no Roman emperor had done before.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Richard the Lionheart on Crusade Richard the Lionheart on Crusade https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/richard-the-lionheart-on-crusade/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/richard-the-lionheart-on-crusade/#comments Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:52:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-8370514525163669649 Footnoting History false No 894 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Samantha) Richard the Lionheart hardly seems like a footnote in history. He is celebrated as a great warrior king and is commemorated in just about every film version of Robin Hood. Yet he has become so mythologized that his actual deeds have become obscured. This podcast will look at contemporary sources to re-construct Richard's journey and attempt to retake Jerusalem from the infidel.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Irish Family Values: The Clannrickard Burkes in the Mid-Sixteenth Century Irish Family Values: The Clannrickard Burkes in the Mid-Sixteenth Century https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/irish-family-values-the-clannrickard-burkes-in-the-mid-sixteenth-century/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/irish-family-values-the-clannrickard-burkes-in-the-mid-sixteenth-century/#comments Sat, 15 Mar 2014 11:40:00 -0400 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-5389813011083480002 Footnoting History false No 480 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(John) What can the experience of one family tell us about authority in early modern Ireland? Quite a bit! John will discuss how the many wives, many children and many subsequent problems of the earls of Clannrickard illustrate the complexity of authority in early modern Irish society.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Mademoiselle de Maupin: The Life and Afterlife of a 17th-Century Swashbuckler Mademoiselle de Maupin: The Life and Afterlife of a 17th-Century Swashbuckler https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/mademoiselle-de-maupin-the-life-and-afterlife-of-a-17th-century-swashbuckler/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/mademoiselle-de-maupin-the-life-and-afterlife-of-a-17th-century-swashbuckler/#comments Sat, 01 Mar 2014 10:21:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-7757402272884724888 Footnoting History false No 1156 footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) How did a swashbuckling seventeenth-century opera singer become the heroine of a nineteenth-century novel? What does this tell us about the performance and perception of gender in both eras? And did the mysterious Mademoiselle de Maupin really run away with a nun? This week’s episode of Footnoting History looks at all that... and dueling!history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The History of the Academy Awards The History of the Academy Awards https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-history-of-the-academy-awards/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-history-of-the-academy-awards/#comments Fri, 21 Feb 2014 14:50:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-8493966447778840337 (Nathan and Esther) Full of gowns, gaffes, and gushing, the Academy Awards are the epitome of pageantry and must-see television that sometimes has little to do with the actual purpose of the ceremony: to reward outstanding achievement in film. Join Nathan and Esther in the first installment of their new Film History Series as they explore the history of the Oscars, from its origins in the labor disputes of the 1920s through its evolution into the gala spectacle of today.

]]> (Nathan and Esther) Full of gowns, gaffes, and gushing, the Academy Awards are the epitome of pageantry and must-see television that sometimes has little to do with the actual purpose of the ceremony: to reward outstanding achievement in film. Join Nathan and Esther in the first installment of their new Film History Series as they explore the history of the Oscars, from its origins in the labor disputes of the 1920s through its evolution into the gala spectacle of today.

]]> Footnoting History false No 3494 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Nathan and Esther) Full of gowns, gaffes, and gushing, the Academy Awards are the epitome of pageantry and must-see television that sometimes has little to do with the actual purpose of the ceremony: to reward outstanding achievement in film. Join Nathan and Esther in the first installment of their new Film History Series as they explore the history of the Oscars, from its origins in the labor disputes of the 1920s through its evolution into the gala spectacle of today.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Buck and Blanche (and Bonnie and Clyde) Buck and Blanche (and Bonnie and Clyde) https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/buck-and-blanche-and-bonnie-and-clyde/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/buck-and-blanche-and-bonnie-and-clyde/#comments Sat, 15 Feb 2014 17:28:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-7200342937402381389 (Christine) The love story of infamous American outlaw pair Bonnie and Clyde is cemented in modern pop culture- but they were not the only couple in the Barrow Gang. Clyde’s older brother, Buck, and his wife, Blanche, often traveled with their relatives and had a dynamic (and tragic) love story of their own. This week, Christine delves into the outlaw romance of the American depression era that is barely mentioned in the folk ballads and Hollywood films.

]]> (Christine) The love story of infamous American outlaw pair Bonnie and Clyde is cemented in modern pop culture- but they were not the only couple in the Barrow Gang. Clyde’s older brother, Buck, and his wife, Blanche, often traveled with their relatives and had a dynamic (and tragic) love story of their own. This week, Christine delves into the outlaw romance of the American depression era that is barely mentioned in the folk ballads and Hollywood films.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1155 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine) The love story of infamous American outlaw pair Bonnie and Clyde is cemented in modern pop culture- but they were not the only couple in the Barrow Gang. Clyde’s older brother, Buck, and his wife, Blanche, often traveled with their relatives and had a dynamic (and tragic) love story of their own. This week, Christine delves into the outlaw romance of the American depression era that is barely mentioned in the folk ballads and Hollywood films.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Brotherhood Under the Black Flag: Multiracial Pirate Crews of the Early Modern Period Brotherhood Under the Black Flag: Multiracial Pirate Crews of the Early Modern Period https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/brotherhood-under-the-black-flag-multiracial-pirate-crews-of-the-early-modern-period/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/brotherhood-under-the-black-flag-multiracial-pirate-crews-of-the-early-modern-period/#comments Sat, 08 Feb 2014 17:28:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-5688811056675924010 (Lucy) Who were the pirates of the 17th and 18th centuries, and what enabled them to rise to power? In Europe, pirates could be treated as celebrities or tried as criminals. At sea, pirate crews made legal agreements covering not only the division of loot, but forms of health insurance and injury benefits. Contrary to the pirates of Hollywood, moreover, crews were often multiracial, with men (and sometimes women) from Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean working side by side. In this week's episode, Lucy looks at what made piracy attractive, what made its unusual degree of equality possible, and how pirate legends have endured and been used in subsequent centuries.

]]> (Lucy) Who were the pirates of the 17th and 18th centuries, and what enabled them to rise to power? In Europe, pirates could be treated as celebrities or tried as criminals. At sea, pirate crews made legal agreements covering not only the division of loot, but forms of health insurance and injury benefits. Contrary to the pirates of Hollywood, moreover, crews were often multiracial, with men (and sometimes women) from Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean working side by side. In this week's episode, Lucy looks at what made piracy attractive, what made its unusual degree of equality possible, and how pirate legends have endured and been used in subsequent centuries.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1089 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lucy) Who were the pirates of the 17th and 18th centuries, and what enabled them to rise to power? In Europe, pirates could be treated as celebrities or tried as criminals. At sea, pirate crews made legal agreements covering not only the division of loot, but forms of health insurance and injury benefits. Contrary to the pirates of Hollywood, moreover, crews were often multiracial, with men (and sometimes women) from Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean working side by side. In this week's episode, Lucy looks at what made piracy attractive, what made its unusual degree of equality possible, and how pirate legends have endured and been used in subsequent centuries.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery One Year Anniversary Show: How We Became Historians One Year Anniversary Show: How We Became Historians https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/one-year-anniversary-show-how-we-became-historians/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/one-year-anniversary-show-how-we-became-historians/#comments Sat, 01 Feb 2014 17:49:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-7053125352219943263 On February 2, 2013, the first episode of Footnoting History went live. To celebrate our first anniversary, Nathan conducted a series of brief interviews with several of our historians (Lucy, Nicole, Christine, and Elizabeth) to help you get to know us a bit better. Listen in to learn what makes us tick and help us celebrate the anniversary we would never have reached without your support!

]]> On February 2, 2013, the first episode of Footnoting History went live. To celebrate our first anniversary, Nathan conducted a series of brief interviews with several of our historians (Lucy, Nicole, Christine, and Elizabeth) to help you get to know us a bit better. Listen in to learn what makes us tick and help us celebrate the anniversary we would never have reached without your support!

]]> Footnoting History false No 2198 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)On February 2, 2013, the first episode of Footnoting History went live. To celebrate our first anniversary, Nathan conducted a series of brief interviews with several of our historians (Lucy, Nicole, Christine, and Elizabeth) to help you get to know us a bit better. Listen in to learn what makes us tick and help us celebrate the anniversary we would never have reached without your support!history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery From Union Soldier to Confederate Bushwacker: Loyalty and Disloyalty in Civil War West Virginia From Union Soldier to Confederate Bushwacker: Loyalty and Disloyalty in Civil War West Virginia https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/from-union-soldier-to-confederate-bushwacker-loyalty-and-disloyalty-in-civil-war-west-virginia/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/from-union-soldier-to-confederate-bushwacker-loyalty-and-disloyalty-in-civil-war-west-virginia/#comments Sat, 25 Jan 2014 11:00:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-2429324266409155859 (Ryan) In 1862, William, Christopher, and Phillip Raber enlisted in Company K of the 9th Regiment, Virginia Infantry. As loyal Union men, they joined nearly one thousand other volunteers for three years' service to put down the rebellion of the Confederacy. One year later, Phillip was marched before a firing squad and executed. By war’s end, Christopher was an outlaw, and their mother had been arrested and placed in the county jail. Join us as we explore the Raber family's history and what it tells us about complex nature of loyalty and disloyalty during the Civil War era.

]]> (Ryan) In 1862, William, Christopher, and Phillip Raber enlisted in Company K of the 9th Regiment, Virginia Infantry. As loyal Union men, they joined nearly one thousand other volunteers for three years' service to put down the rebellion of the Confederacy. One year later, Phillip was marched before a firing squad and executed. By war’s end, Christopher was an outlaw, and their mother had been arrested and placed in the county jail. Join us as we explore the Raber family's history and what it tells us about complex nature of loyalty and disloyalty during the Civil War era.

]]> Footnoting History false No 971 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Ryan) In 1862, William, Christopher, and Phillip Raber enlisted in Company K of the 9th Regiment, Virginia Infantry. As loyal Union men, they joined nearly one thousand other volunteers for three years' service to put down the rebellion of the Confederacy. One year later, Phillip was marched before a firing squad and executed. By war’s end, Christopher was an outlaw, and their mother had been arrested and placed in the county jail. Join us as we explore the Raber family's history and what it tells us about complex nature of loyalty and disloyalty during the Civil War era.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Cold Noses and Oxytocin: Doggy Prehistory Cold Noses and Oxytocin: Doggy Prehistory https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/cold-noses-and-oxytocin-doggy-prehistory/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/cold-noses-and-oxytocin-doggy-prehistory/#comments Sat, 18 Jan 2014 17:27:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-4921814550603947810 (Christina) They are warm, fuzzy beings that come in many different shapes and sizes, yet they all sense our emotions and thrive in our company. But they are also descended from wolves, fierce and elusive social predators. How did dogs become so integrated into human society? And how can we reconstruct any species’ prehistory? In the first installment of our new Doggy History series, we examine several theories about how dogs left the wolf pack and became part of ours instead, and find out that humans have been blaming it on the dog pretty much forever.

]]> (Christina) They are warm, fuzzy beings that come in many different shapes and sizes, yet they all sense our emotions and thrive in our company. But they are also descended from wolves, fierce and elusive social predators. How did dogs become so integrated into human society? And how can we reconstruct any species’ prehistory? In the first installment of our new Doggy History series, we examine several theories about how dogs left the wolf pack and became part of ours instead, and find out that humans have been blaming it on the dog pretty much forever.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1257 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christina) They are warm, fuzzy beings that come in many different shapes and sizes, yet they all sense our emotions and thrive in our company. But they are also descended from wolves, fierce and elusive social predators. How did dogs become so integrated into human society? And how can we reconstruct any species’ prehistory? In the first installment of our new Doggy History series, we examine several theories about how dogs left the wolf pack and became part of ours instead, and find out that humans have been blaming it on the dog pretty much forever.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Rilla of Ingleside and the WWI Homefront Rilla of Ingleside and the WWI Homefront https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/rilla-of-ingleside-and-the-wwi-homefront/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/rilla-of-ingleside-and-the-wwi-homefront/#comments Sat, 11 Jan 2014 17:49:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-2947809036139158955 (Elizabeth) What was life like for those on the Canadian home front during WWI? Join Liz as she uses L.M. Montgomery's final book in her Anne series, Rilla of Ingleside, to answer questions about the ones who stayed behind.

]]> (Elizabeth) What was life like for those on the Canadian home front during WWI? Join Liz as she uses L.M. Montgomery's final book in her Anne series, Rilla of Ingleside, to answer questions about the ones who stayed behind.

]]> Footnoting History false No 855 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Elizabeth) What was life like for those on the Canadian home front during WWI? Join Liz as she uses L.M. Montgomery's final book in her Anne series, Rilla of Ingleside, to answer questions about the ones who stayed behind.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery 2:31:56*: The Rosie Ruiz Scandal 2:31:56*: The Rosie Ruiz Scandal https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/23156-the-rosie-ruiz-scandal/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/23156-the-rosie-ruiz-scandal/#comments Sat, 04 Jan 2014 11:00:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-5875202141516058587 (Esther) How did an unassuming office assistant from New York fool her way to the winners' circle of the 1980 Boston Marathon? The first major cheating scandal in long-distance running had nothing to do with drugs or endorsement deals, but with the shameless moxie of a woman whose journey into cheating infamy was probably more accidental than intentional.

]]> (Esther) How did an unassuming office assistant from New York fool her way to the winners' circle of the 1980 Boston Marathon? The first major cheating scandal in long-distance running had nothing to do with drugs or endorsement deals, but with the shameless moxie of a woman whose journey into cheating infamy was probably more accidental than intentional.

]]> Footnoting History false No 829 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Esther) How did an unassuming office assistant from New York fool her way to the winners' circle of the 1980 Boston Marathon? The first major cheating scandal in long-distance running had nothing to do with drugs or endorsement deals, but with the shameless moxie of a woman whose journey into cheating infamy was probably more accidental than intentional.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery The Christmas Truce of 1914 The Christmas Truce of 1914 https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-christmas-truce-of-1914/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/the-christmas-truce-of-1914/#comments Sat, 28 Dec 2013 17:25:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-4604823880005031076 (Samantha) In 1914 Europe's troops marched off to war expecting to be home by Christmas. When the holiday came and they found themselves stuck in the trenches for the foreseeable future many of them decided to take some time off and to fraternize with the enemy in what became known as the Christmas Truce.

]]> (Samantha) In 1914 Europe's troops marched off to war expecting to be home by Christmas. When the holiday came and they found themselves stuck in the trenches for the foreseeable future many of them decided to take some time off and to fraternize with the enemy in what became known as the Christmas Truce.

]]> Footnoting History false No 399 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Samantha) In 1914 Europe's troops marched off to war expecting to be home by Christmas. When the holiday came and they found themselves stuck in the trenches for the foreseeable future many of them decided to take some time off and to fraternize with the enemy in what became known as the Christmas Truce.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Historical Ad Campaigns Historical Ad Campaigns https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/historical-ad-campaigns/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/historical-ad-campaigns/#comments Sat, 14 Dec 2013 17:30:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-8440286665146365044 (Lesley) Ever wonder why women shave their legs? Or why manly cigars gave way to slim, feminine cigarettes? The answer lies with people like Don Draper. Examine the history of advertising and how some of our personal traditions stem from a carefully-designed advertising campaign.

]]> (Lesley) Ever wonder why women shave their legs? Or why manly cigars gave way to slim, feminine cigarettes? The answer lies with people like Don Draper. Examine the history of advertising and how some of our personal traditions stem from a carefully-designed advertising campaign.

]]> Footnoting History false No 632 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Lesley) Ever wonder why women shave their legs? Or why manly cigars gave way to slim, feminine cigarettes? The answer lies with people like Don Draper. Examine the history of advertising and how some of our personal traditions stem from a carefully-designed advertising campaign.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Edward Gibbon Wakefield, Part II: Australia and New Zealand Edward Gibbon Wakefield, Part II: Australia and New Zealand https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/edward-gibbon-wakefield-part-ii-australia-and-new-zealand/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/edward-gibbon-wakefield-part-ii-australia-and-new-zealand/#comments Sat, 30 Nov 2013 17:49:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-3054910884997380550 (Christine and Elizabeth) In Part II of the life of Edward Gibbon Wakefield, we follow him as he leaves prison, picks up his pen, and chases a new goal: revolutionizing British systems of colonization. Did people listen to a convicted felon? Were his dreams of colonizing Australia and New Zealand successful? Join us for the exciting conclusion to his life's story.

]]> (Christine and Elizabeth) In Part II of the life of Edward Gibbon Wakefield, we follow him as he leaves prison, picks up his pen, and chases a new goal: revolutionizing British systems of colonization. Did people listen to a convicted felon? Were his dreams of colonizing Australia and New Zealand successful? Join us for the exciting conclusion to his life's story.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1900 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine and Elizabeth) In Part II of the life of Edward Gibbon Wakefield, we follow him as he leaves prison, picks up his pen, and chases a new goal: revolutionizing British systems of colonization. Did people listen to a convicted felon? Were his dreams of colonizing Australia and New Zealand successful? Join us for the exciting conclusion to his life's story.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Edward Gibbon Wakefield, Part I: The Abduction Edward Gibbon Wakefield, Part I: The Abduction https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/edward-gibbon-wakefield-part-i-the-abduction/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/edward-gibbon-wakefield-part-i-the-abduction/#comments Sat, 23 Nov 2013 17:48:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-3518896347123773211 (Christine and Elizabeth) The abduction of Ellen Turner was the talk of  early 19th century England and at the center of it was Edward Gibbon Wakefield, a widower with dreams of a seat in Parliament. How did Wakefield lure the young heiress from her school and convince her to marry him? What happened when her family found out? And is there life after being British newspaper fodder? Join us for Part I of the life of Edward Gibbon Wakefield.

]]> (Christine and Elizabeth) The abduction of Ellen Turner was the talk of  early 19th century England and at the center of it was Edward Gibbon Wakefield, a widower with dreams of a seat in Parliament. How did Wakefield lure the young heiress from her school and convince her to marry him? What happened when her family found out? And is there life after being British newspaper fodder? Join us for Part I of the life of Edward Gibbon Wakefield.

]]> Footnoting History false No 1804 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Christine and Elizabeth) The abduction of Ellen Turner was the talk of  early 19th century England and at the center of it was Edward Gibbon Wakefield, a widower with dreams of a seat in Parliament. How did Wakefield lure the young heiress from her school and convince her to marry him? What happened when her family found out? And is there life after being British newspaper fodder? Join us for Part I of the life of Edward Gibbon Wakefield.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Reformation Propaganda Reformation Propaganda https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/reformation-propaganda/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/reformation-propaganda/#comments Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:31:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-3889442365862669336 (Nicole)  Most people think of modern campaigns, such as propaganda posters during World War I, when they hear the word 'propaganda'. But did you know that during the Reformation Protestants and Catholics alike used images in their own propaganda campaigns? Find out more about Protestant Propaganda.

]]> (Nicole)  Most people think of modern campaigns, such as propaganda posters during World War I, when they hear the word 'propaganda'. But did you know that during the Reformation Protestants and Catholics alike used images in their own propaganda campaigns? Find out more about Protestant Propaganda.

]]> Footnoting History false No 547 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Nicole)  Most people think of modern campaigns, such as propaganda posters during World War I, when they hear the word 'propaganda'. But did you know that during the Reformation Protestants and Catholics alike used images in their own propaganda campaigns? Find out more about Protestant Propaganda.history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery Living Memory: The Fall of the Berlin Wall Living Memory: The Fall of the Berlin Wall https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/living-memory-the-fall-of-the-berlin-wall/ https://footnotinghistory.podbean.com/e/living-memory-the-fall-of-the-berlin-wall/#comments Sat, 09 Nov 2013 17:31:00 -0500 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81701617205672291.post-4712907579310246061 (Kirsti) For 28 years, the Berlin Wall stood as a monument to the division between East and West. In the summer of 1989, a the borders of Hungary, then Czechoslovakia opened, and thousands of East Germans fled westward. On the 9th of November, East Germany opened the Berlin Wall and the border, allowing free passage for the first time since 1961. What was it like to live in Germany at the time? This week, we explore history within living memory!

]]> (Kirsti) For 28 years, the Berlin Wall stood as a monument to the division between East and West. In the summer of 1989, a the borders of Hungary, then Czechoslovakia opened, and thousands of East Germans fled westward. On the 9th of November, East Germany opened the Berlin Wall and the border, allowing free passage for the first time since 1961. What was it like to live in Germany at the time? This week, we explore history within living memory!

]]> Footnoting History false No 1029 full footnotinghistory@gmail.com (Footnoting History)(Kirsti) For 28 years, the Berlin Wall stood as a monument to the division between East and West. In the summer of 1989, a the borders of Hungary, then Czechoslovakia opened, and thousands of East Germans fled westward. On the 9th of November, East Germany opened the Berlin Wall and the border, allowing free passage for the first time since 1961. What was it like to live in Germany at the time? This week, we explore history within living memory!history,medieval,middle,ages,modern,education,running,revolution,France,England,Europe,america,australia,africa,empire,religion,sports,heresy,conspiracy,power,literature,colonialism,monarchy,slavery