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Henry II and Thomas Becket, Part I: Friends

3/9/2019

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Henry II and Thomas Becket. British Library. Royal 20 A II f. 7v ​
​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?

​Podcaster: Christine

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King Henry I of England and the White Ship

11/3/2018

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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.

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Special Edition: History for Halloween V

10/20/2018

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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.

Podcasters: Christine, Elizabeth, Lucy

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How to Avoid Serving in Napoleon's Army

8/11/2018

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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.

Podcaster: Christine


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Special Edition:  The Marriage of John Quincy and Louisa Adams

5/19/2018

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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 England.

Podcasters: Christine and Elizabeth


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Evacuating the Loyalists

3/24/2018

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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.
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​Podcaster: Christine


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Napoleon Bonaparte's Near-Fatal Christmas

12/2/2017

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​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.

Podcaster: Christine


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Special Edition: History for Halloween IV

10/21/2017

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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.

Podcasters: Christine, Lesley, Lucy


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Guy de Montfort and Dante's Inferno

6/3/2017

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​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.

​Podcaster: Christine


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Jumbo the Elephant

5/6/2017

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PictureJumbo, via Tufts Digital Library
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.
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A Royal Son: Henry the Young king

2/25/2017

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​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.

Podcaster: Christine
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Olga Nethersole and the Sapho Scandal

12/3/2016

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​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.

Podcaster: Christine


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The Un-Engagement of Jane Austen

11/5/2016

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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.
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Podcaster: Christine



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Special Edition: History for Halloween III

10/22/2016

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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.

Podcasters: Christine, Lesley, Lucy



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The Murder of Sweden's King Gustav III

7/8/2016

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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.
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​Podcaster: Christine


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Easter Rising, Part II: Aftermath

4/23/2016

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In Part II of their examination of the Easter Rising, 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 whether or not it was all worth it.
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Podcasters: Christine and Elizabeth


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Easter Rising, Part I: Origins

4/9/2016

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PictureFirst page from Easter, 1916 by W. B. Yeats, PR 5904 .E327 1916 Leeming, John J. Burns Library, Boston College.)
For the centennial of the Easter Rising, Christine and Elizabeth look back to the mythology and reality behind the movement. ​

​Podcasters: Christine and Elizabeth


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After Napoleon: Josephine Divorced

2/13/2016

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What happens when one of the most powerful men in Europe ends your marriage? What do you do when you are replaced as Empress of France? In this episode Christine delves into Josephine Bonaparte’s life as the ex-wife of Emperor Napoleon.
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Special Edition: History for Halloween II

10/24/2015

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​Last year we brought you History for Halloween, a trio of short true tales perfect for the spookiest of holidays. This year we're doing it again, so join us for a selection of stories spanning places from Oxford to Philadelphia that are sure to make you glad they didn't happen to you.

Podcasters: Christine, Elizabeth, Lesley, Lucy, and Nathan




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The Royal Teeth of Louis XIV

9/12/2015

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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.

Podcaster: Christine


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