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

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you so much for the kind words!

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

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

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

If you like musical theatre, Christine made a guest appearance on Thank You, Five to chat about The Scarlet Pimpernel:

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

If you like musical theatre, Christine made a guest appearance on Thank You, Five to chat about The Scarlet Pimpernel:

New! 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 this infamous event now: www.footnotinghistory.com/home/the-pen... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBS_...

New Episode! In the 19th century, George Leopold von Reisswitz and Georg Heinrich Rudolf Johann von Reisswitz brought strategic gaming to a whole new level with profound results. Learn more: www.footnotinghistory.com/home/playing... YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=fjMQeQg9p2Y&feature=youtu.be

New Episode! In the 19th century, George Leopold von Reisswitz and Georg Heinrich Rudolf Johann von Reisswitz brought strategic gaming to a whole new level with profound results. Learn more: www.footnotinghistory.com/home/playing... YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=fjMQeQg9p2Y&feature=youtu.be

Our YouTube channel has crossed the threshold of 3000 subscribers! We are very late to the YouTube game (we were around nearly a decade before we started posting there) so seeing it grow is extra delightful. Thanks, all! YouTube.com/FootnotingHistory

We are looking for one (or two!) folks to join our team of rotating historian hosts. If you have an MA (or higher!) in history and an interest in becoming one of us, please check out FootnotingHistory.com/Apply for details and how to contact us with questions. We'd love to hear from you!

Napoleon wasn't the only Bonaparte who lived a fascinating life. This episode tells the stories of his three sisters, looking at their personalities, rise to prominence, and how they handled their brother's fall. www.footnotinghistory.com/home/a-brief... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zbou...

It's me! I get to talk about some of my favorite historical ladies in this one.

Napoleon wasn't the only Bonaparte who lived a fascinating life. This episode tells the stories of his three sisters, looking at their personalities, rise to prominence, and how they handled their brother's fall. www.footnotinghistory.com/home/a-brief... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zbou...

In which I completely redo a topic I first covered a lifetime (10+ years) ago, when I was a brand new podcaster, to make it something older, wiser, more experienced me likes.

New episode! In the 13th century, Simon de Montfort led a rebellion against his brother-in-law, King Henry III of England. Today, we're giving an updated look at his fascinating story: www.footnotinghistory.com/home/simon-d... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw1s...

Fun news! We just learned our shop now carries lounge shorts. Who doesn't enjoy a new way to show your history love? www.teepublic.com/stores/footn...

New episode! In the 13th century, Simon de Montfort led a rebellion against his brother-in-law, King Henry III of England. Today, we're giving an updated look at his fascinating story: www.footnotinghistory.com/home/simon-d... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw1s...

Fun news! We just learned our shop now carries lounge shorts. Who doesn't enjoy a new way to show your history love? www.teepublic.com/stores/footn...

New episode alert! Have you ever wondered why women's clothing is less likely to have pockets than men's? Here, Samantha dives into the history of the pocket in search of that very answer. www.footnotinghistory.com/home/pockets... YouTube version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmvO...

New episode for all next weekend! But, if you're a patron, you get a new minisode today, so definitely check it out. Theme: 🎃

We may be on hiatus, but we are still working behind the scenes! Check out our updated Teach page, which features new downloadable PDFs on classroom discussion questions and understanding primary sources, as well as our searchable episode spreadsheet: FootnotingHistory.com/Teach

This is our 1st edition of William Harvey’s groundbreaking ‘Exercitatio Anatomica De Motu Cordis…’, published in 1628, which is often cited as the most important book in the history of medicine. Harvey was the first to recognize the full circulation of the blood in the human body #NationalBloodWeek

Whoever bought merch...thank you! Also...the sale is still going on!

Whoever bought merch...thank you! Also...the sale is still going on!

We have new merch designs (including The Georgian Star, based on our most recent episode and seen below) and our entire shop is on sale! They are some of the best prices we have, especially for t-shirts, so check it out: www.teepublic.com/stores/footn...

My newest episode is here. It's about astronomy!

New! Here, we cover the fascinating lives of sibling astronomers William and Caroline Herschel...plus what William thought we should call the planet he discovered (spoiler alert: Uranus wasn't his choice): www.footnotinghistory.com/home/william... YouTube version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkan...

Our last episode before July (we take a hiatus in June every year!) drops tomorrow! We hope you love it ⭐️💫☄️🔭

New! Medieval clothing was a statement about social class, wealth, and personal taste. Find out what medieval people were wearing in this episode of Footnoting History! www.footnotinghistory.com/home/say-es-... YouTube version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyEu...

New episode! The 2nd - 4th centuries C.E. saw a transformation in the Roman world as a result of the rise of Christianity. The growing numbers of Christians were a disturbing anomaly…and a useful scapegoat. www.footnotinghistory.com/home/christi... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdKz...

New Episode! Join Josh as he takes you on a medieval mission from Europe to modern-day Beijing ordered by Pope Clement V: www.footnotinghistory.com/home/the-arc... YouTube version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGGI...

New Episode! Join Josh as he takes you on a medieval mission from Europe to modern-day Beijing ordered by Pope Clement V: www.footnotinghistory.com/home/the-arc... YouTube version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGGI...

New episode! Both feared and respected, the executioner was indispensable to the premodern system of justice in the West. Who were they, how did one become an executioner, and did he wear a mask? Find out: www.footnotinghistory.com/home/the-exe... YouTube version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYuA...

If you ever wanted to know what my dream history project is, you're in luck. I was thrilled to be included among these greats for such a fun concept. -Christine

If you ever wanted to know what my dream history project is, you're in luck. I was thrilled to be included among these greats for such a fun concept. -Christine

What a great surprise to hear a familiar voice from @footnotinghistory.bsky.social in this episode! Love when my favorite podcasts crossover

Happy #WomensHistoryMonth and #InternationalWomensDay! We are celebrating with a brand new episode about an extraordinarily supportive woman from the literary world: Jane Austen's sister, Cassandra. www.footnotinghistory.com/home/cassand... YouTube version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD1E...

New episode! We return to the Tower of London with two new tales. First, Jewish connections to the medieval Tower. Second, the scandalous murder of Sir Thomas Overbury. www.footnotinghistory.com/home/tales-f... YouTube version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6Zi...

New episode! We return to the Tower of London with two new tales. First, Jewish connections to the medieval Tower. Second, the scandalous murder of Sir Thomas Overbury. www.footnotinghistory.com/home/tales-f... YouTube version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6Zi...

New episode! How do we know what it was like to come home from war in Ancient Greece? Lucy looks at The Illiad, The Odyssey, the modern film The Return, and more to explain: www.footnotinghistory.com/home/coming-... YouTube version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kk7i...

New episode! How do we know what it was like to come home from war in Ancient Greece? Lucy looks at The Illiad, The Odyssey, the modern film The Return, and more to explain: www.footnotinghistory.com/home/coming-... YouTube version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kk7i...

I am so thankful for all who support us!