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The Lateran, The Vatican, and Castel Gandolfo

9/26/2015

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What was the main papal headquarters in Rome before the Vatican, and where do Popes go on vacation? Find out on this week's exploration of papal palaces in Rome.

Podcaster: Nicole


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Cola de Rienzo: Medieval Tribune of the Roman Republic

4/11/2015

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Cola di Rienzo had a turbulent career in fourteenth-century Rome. Find out how this son of a Roman innkeeper became embroiled in papal and imperial politics, held the ancient positions of tribune and senator, and ultimately died a violent death.

Podcaster: Nicole


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King Childeric of the Franks: Barbarian?

9/6/2014

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The fifth-century king of the Franks, Childeric, was a pagan king of a group whom Romans clearly thought of as barbarians. Nevertheless, he also held Roman authority and fought with the Romans against other barbarian groups. So, was Childeric a Roman, a barbarian, or both? In this podcast we'll explore fifth-century identity and politics.

Podcaster: Nicole


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Rosamund: 6th-Century Regicide and Politics

7/26/2014

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The sixth century was one of serious upheaval and shifting alliance. Get a glimpse of this world as we explore the life of Rosamund, a Gepid princess who witnessed the rise of the power of the Lombards, through their final defeat of her people and their invasion of Italy, before delivering a near fatal blow to it.

Podcaster: Nicole


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The Life and Times of the Roman Emperor Diocletian

3/29/2014

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Join Nicole as she discusses Diocletian’s rise from obscure beginnings and low social standing to emperor, his reign, and his decision to retire, something that no Roman emperor had done before.

Podcaster: Nicole 


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It's our Anniversary!  Meet the Podcasters

2/1/2014

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On February 2, 2013 the first episode of Footnoting History went live. This weekend, to celebrate our first anniversary, Nathan conducted a series of brief interviews with many of our historians to help you get to know us a bit better. Listen in to learn what makes us tick and help us celebrate the anniversary we would never have reached without your support!



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Reformation Propaganda

11/16/2013

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Most people think of modern campaigns, such as propaganda posters during World War I, when they hear the word 'propaganda'. But did you know that during the Reformation Protestants and Catholics alike used images in their own propaganda campaigns? Find out more about Protestant Propaganda.

Podcaster: Nicole


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Power to the People: Popular Protest in Late Antique Ravenna

9/7/2013

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When many people think of Late Antique society, they think of powerful secular and ecclesiastical rulers; mighty emperors and archbishops. While the Archbishop of Ravenna certainly was a powerful person within the city, answering in theory only to the emperors' representative, the exarch, he had his fair share of problems with both the lay people of Ravenna and even his clergy! Find out more about the archbishop and exarch's struggles.

Podcaster: Nicole


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And It Cried 'Here! Here! Here!': King Edmund's Martyrdom by Vikings and the Miraculous Talking Head

4/20/2013

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In 870 Edmund, the king of East Anglia, was killed by a Viking army. Discover how this event was transformed from a battle between two armies into the story of a Christian martyrdom.

Podcaster: Nicole

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A French Silversmith in the Mongol Capital of Karakorum

2/9/2013

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​The Mongols have a reputation for their brutal tactics in war and the fear they instilled in the peoples they conquered. But the Mongols liked nice things as well, and created a capital city with cultural influences from the many lands that they ruled. Find out what a French silver smith was doing in Karakorum, and how he and other people sent from all over the Mongol lands helped to create a cosmopolitan capital.

Podcaster: Nicole 

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