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The Origins of American Eugenics

1/23/2021

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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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Hurrem Sultan:​The Women who Changed Ottoman Queenship

12/12/2020

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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." 

​Podcaster: Elizabeth


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History for Halloween VII

10/31/2020

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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...

Podcasters: Christine, Elizabeth, Lesley, Kristin


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jane manning james

9/5/2020

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PictureJane Manning James among the Pioneers of 1847 at the Utah Pioneer Jubilee, Salt Lake City, Utah, July 24th 1897, via Library of Congress.
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.

Podcasters: Christine and Elizabeth


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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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Slavery and the Colony of Georgia

5/30/2020

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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. 

​Podcaster: Elizabeth


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Footnoting Disney: Aladdin

2/8/2020

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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.

Podcaster: Elizabeth


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Haitian Revolution, Part II: 1794-1804

11/30/2019

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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.

Podcaster: Elizabeth ​


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Haitian Revolution, Part I: 1791-1793

11/16/2019

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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. 

Podcaster: ​Elizabeth ​
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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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Jessie Pope, (In)Famous Poet of World War One

5/18/2019

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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. ​

Podcaster: Elizabeth


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American Indian Prisoners of War

1/26/2019

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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.

Podcaster: Elizabeth


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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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Escape from Slavery: the Story of Mary and Emily Edmonson

9/8/2018

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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.

​Podcaster: Elizabeth



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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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Yolande Du Bois and the Weight of W.E.B. Du Bois's Dreams

4/21/2018

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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.

​Podcaster: Elizabeth

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Jewish Fighters of Medieval Europe

1/27/2018

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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.

​Podcaster: Elizabeth


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Distrust of Chinese-Americans in Early 20th-Century New York City

11/4/2017

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​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.

​Podcaster: Elizabeth


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