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Revolutionary Movies, Part II: Dr. Zhivago and The Last Emperor

7/25/2020

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​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.

Podcasters: Elizabeth, Christine, Pod Academy’s Gil and Rutger

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Revolutionary Movies, Part I: The Patriot and Les Miserables

7/11/2020

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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. 
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Podcasters: Elizabeth, Christine, Pod Academy’s Gil and Rutger

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The Parnell Affair

5/16/2020

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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".

​Podcaster: Christine

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Footnoting Disney: Pocahontas

2/22/2020

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Pocahontas, image based on the only known portrait created during her lifetime, Library of Congress, Orig. 1616, Pub. 1624.
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.

Podcaster: Christine 

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The Unquiet Afterlife of Elizabeth Siddal

11/2/2019

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Ophelia by Sir John Everett Millais, Tate Museum, 1851-1852
Following a tumultuous life entrenched in Britain's art world, Elizabeth Siddal was laid to rest in 1862, but only a few years later her coffin was reopened. Find out the story of her life, marriage to Dante Gabriel Rossetti, death, and afterlife in this episode.

Podcaster: Christine

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special edition: History for Halloween VI

10/19/2019

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​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.

Podcasters: Christine, Elizabeth, Kristin, Lesley, and Lucy.


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Revolutionary Notre-Dame de Paris

8/24/2019

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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.

Podcasters: Christine and Elizabeth

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Henry II and Thomas Becket, Part II: Rivals

3/23/2019

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The Death of Thomas Becket. British Library. Harley 2900 f. 56v
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.

Podcaster: Christine

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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.

​Podcaster: Christine 
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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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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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