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(Host: Samantha) Taverns are frequently imagined as bleak, rowdy places occupied exclusively by men but for the occasional buxom serving wench. The popular image, however, does not match the depiction of drinking establishments in medieval sources. Learn more about how medieval drinking establishments should be envisioned in this special revisiting episode of Footnoting History. For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com
(Host: Ted) Before becoming King, the future Edward I of England fulfilled his vow of going on crusade to the Holy Land. Sometimes called the 9th Crusade, this would also be the last crusade to reach the Holy Land before the fall of Acre and the end of the Crusader kingdom of Jerusalem. Join me on Footnoting History to learn more about Lord Edward's crusade. For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com
(Host: Christine) In the mid-18th century, the illegitimate son of a British noble was born in France. In the mid-19th century, the Smithsonian Institution was founded in the United States. What do these two seemingly unrelated things have to do with each other? Find out in this week's episode of Footnoting History, as we look at the history of James Smithson–the man behind the creation of the Smithsonian Institution. For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com
(Host: Jessica) On the tiny Caribbean island of Nevis, sugar, slavery, and empire shaped the childhood of future Founding Father Alexander Hamilton and the early married life of naval hero Horatio Nelson. From bustling Charlestown streets to windswept plantation estates, this episode of Footnoting History uncovers how a so‑called “forgotten spot in the Caribbean” became the backdrop for global stories of revolution and war. For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com
(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
(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: 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
(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
Dr. Lucy Barnhouse, assistant professor of History and director of Medieval And Renaissance Minor at Arkansas State University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Footnoting History" podcast.The host for the 641st edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is Rick Sweet.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Lucy Barnhouse, assistant professor of History and director of Medieval And Renaissance Minor at Arkansas State University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Footnoting History" podcast.The host for the 641st edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is Rick Sweet.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
(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
It's Act 2 and we're back in France! Except when we're not! Join Christine, Matt, and David as we go over versions 1, 2, and 3 of act 2 of The Scarlet Pimpernel!!To find out more about Christine, please check out mynameispurpose on most if not all social media apps.For more Footnoting History, go to https://www.footnotinghistory.com/ or find them on any podcatcher!Remember to leave a five star review and note that we have an email!!! Send us your questions and loving feedback!https://www.facebook.com/TY5Podcastthanku5pod@gmail.com
We're talking about the musical about the French Revolution!!! Wait, no, we didn't already do that because Les Mis doesn't take place during the French Revolution! It's Frank Wildhorn's The Scarlet Pimpernel, the musical with almost as many versions as Chess. Based on a novel (and a play and a series of books and a series of movies and ...) by Baroness Orczy at the turn of the century, it had a number of openings, closing, rewrites, and attempts at Tony awards. Percy Blakeney marries the beautiful French woman Margaueritte only to find she's been instrumental in turning in nobility to the executioners. So, he takes on a disguise to help people escape France, chased by the relentless Chauvelin. Find out what happens in the episode!To find out more about Christine, please check out mynameispurpose on most if not all social media apps.For more Footnoting History, go to https://www.footnotinghistory.com/ or find them on any podcatcher!Remember to leave a five star review and note that we have an email!!! Send us your questions and loving feedback!https://www.facebook.com/TY5Podcastthanku5pod@gmail.com
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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.
(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!
(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.
(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!
(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.
(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!
(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!
(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.
(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) 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!
(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.
(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) 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.
Sarah and fellow medievalist Lucy Barnhouse delve into the medievalism of Walter Scott's Ivanhoe and its 1997 BBC/A&E miniseries adaptation. Join us as we explore one of the few representations of medieval Jews, as well as questions about witchcraft, Saxon-Norman conflict, and how the Knights Templar were not in fact the Inquisition. Social Media: Hear more from Lucy on Footnoting History: https://www.footnotinghistory.com/home/category/lucy; on Twitter @HistoryFootnote Find Lucy on Twitter: @singingscholar Twitter @mediaevalpod E-mail: media.evalpod@gmail.com Rate, review, and subscribe!
Co-producer and contributor to the Footnoting History podcast, Christine Caccipuoti, joins me this week to discuss her lost My Little Pony time capsule, musical theater, and her love of all things Disney.
(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
(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!
Ducks fly together! After discovering that Christine shared the same love of The Mighty Ducks trilogy as I did (and maybe even more), we watched the new Disney Plus series, The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers. Now, here is our review with heavy heavy spoilers. If you haven't watched the show, then skip this episode. Christine and I cover the show from top to bottom, asking questions, trying to come up with answers. We cover the show, the movie trilogy that preceded it, the cast, plot, story arcs and our hopes for a season 2. Want to hear more from Christine? You can find her at: You can find Christine at: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-149-christine-caccipuoti-of-footnoting-history-podcast https://twitter.com/mynameispurpose http://www.christinecaccipuoti.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mynameispurpose/ You can find the Footnoting History Podcast at: https://www.footnotinghistory.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FootnotingHistory https://twitter.com/historyfootnote https://www.instagram.com/footnotinghistory/
(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!
(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!
Danica, Liza, and Liz use their critical but loving Disney lens to examine the evolution of Disney princesses from their childhood until today. (And Liz confuses the name of Maui's song from Moana and refers to it as "Thank You" instead of "You're Welcome" - interesting Freudian slip!) Footnoting History episodes mentioned in this episode: Lesley's on Little Mermaid and Lucy's on Mulan. Music: Highballers by Gyom. License through PremiumBeat.
(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!
(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!
Matt and David finish off the Longest Musical with special guest Christine from Footnoting History!!! Who lives? Who dies? Who came back after intermission? You can find out more about Christine at https://www.christinecaccipuoti.com/ and make check out Footnoting History at Footnotinghistory.com
(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!
Matt and David are joined by Christine from the Footnoting History podcast to talk about Les Mis! It's a long ride, so buckle up and get comfortable! We talk the origins, Patti Lupone, Gavroche, and Norm Lewis forgetting his lyrics. Just, if you can come away with ONE thing from this one, know that Les Mis takes place LONG after the French Revolution.
Marie Laveau was THE Voodoo Queen in a city overrun with purported doctors and queens. Today we're separating fact from fiction about both Marie and voodoo. Was she a witch or a saint? When you actually get into the nitty gritty of her life and dig deeper than the many exaggerated stories about both the woman and voodoo itself, what you find is actually not spooky at all – it's a story of mercy, generosity, and serious hustle.Storical will be a little less frequent for the next few months as I'm undergoing some health treatments. Subscribe in whatever app you use to get all the latest episodes or follow @StoricalPodcast on Instagram.Join Potions and Paperbacks for virtual book club and articles on history, literature and perfume: https://www.facebook.com/groups/247203939797050/Non-fictionThe Magic of Marie Laveau: Embracing the Spiritual Legacy of The Voodoo Queen of New Orleans by Denise Alvarado - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/44442902Hoodoo in America by Zora Neale Hurston - https://books.google.com/books/about/Hoodoo_in_America.html?id=EacSHAAACAAJHaitian Revolution Part 1 by Footnoting History - https://www.footnotinghistory.com/home/haitian-revolution-part-i-1791-1793Marie Laveau by Queens Podcast - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/katy-2/queens-podcst/e/65213837Marie Laveau by Deviant Women Podcast - https://deviantwomenpodcast.com/2020/02/27/marie-laveau/FictionVoodoo Dreams by Jewell Parker Rhodes - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/336622.Voodoo_DreamsMarie Laveau by Francine Prose - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51792.Marie_LaveauFilmLaveau (Still in Development) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5570862/Dinner with the Alchemist (2016) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3923750American Horror Story: Coven (2013) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3743358Check out my perfume inspired by Marie Laveau, Voodoo Queen: https://www.immortalperfumes.com/imported-products/voodoo-queen-a-perfume-inspired-by-marie-laveau
Marie Laveau was THE Voodoo Queen in a city overrun with purported doctors and queens. Today we’re separating fact from fiction about both Marie and voodoo. Was she a witch or a saint? When you actually get into the nitty gritty of her life and dig deeper than the many exaggerated stories about both the woman and voodoo itself, what you find is actually not spooky at all – it’s a story of mercy, generosity, and serious hustle.Storical will be a little less frequent for the next few months as I’m undergoing some health treatments. Subscribe in whatever app you use to get all the latest episodes or follow @StoricalPodcast on Instagram.Join Potions and Paperbacks for virtual book club and articles on history, literature and perfume: https://www.facebook.com/groups/247203939797050/Non-fictionThe Magic of Marie Laveau: Embracing the Spiritual Legacy of The Voodoo Queen of New Orleans by Denise Alvarado - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/44442902Hoodoo in America by Zora Neale Hurston - https://books.google.com/books/about/Hoodoo_in_America.html?id=EacSHAAACAAJHaitian Revolution Part 1 by Footnoting History - https://www.footnotinghistory.com/home/haitian-revolution-part-i-1791-1793Marie Laveau by Queens Podcast - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/katy-2/queens-podcst/e/65213837Marie Laveau by Deviant Women Podcast - https://deviantwomenpodcast.com/2020/02/27/marie-laveau/FictionVoodoo Dreams by Jewell Parker Rhodes - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/336622.Voodoo_DreamsMarie Laveau by Francine Prose - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51792.Marie_LaveauFilmLaveau (Still in Development) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5570862/Dinner with the Alchemist (2016) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3923750American Horror Story: Coven (2013) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3743358Check out my perfume inspired by Marie Laveau, Voodoo Queen: https://www.immortalperfumes.com/imported-products/voodoo-queen-a-perfume-inspired-by-marie-laveau