History for the Holidays IV
Footnoting History
12/07/24
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(Hosts: Christine, Josh, Kristin)
As the year comes to a close, holidays abound! Join us for our newest episode in our series about history that ties to these festive times.
For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com
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A Royal Son: Eustace, Count of Boulogne
November 23, 2024
•15m
(Host: Christine)
When England's King Henry I died in 1135, his nephew Stephen usurped the throne. Had Stephen's reign been an accepted success, his son Eustace would have been recognized as the next in line to become king, but that did not come to pass. Here, Christine recounts Eustace's story, from growing up during a period called 'The Anarchy' to the aftermath of learning he would never wear the crown.
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•17m
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At the height of America’s Gilded Age, two men William F Howe and Abraham Hummel practiced criminal law in New York City. These unscrupulous lawyers represented some of the most notorious of NYC criminals of the era using theatrics and loopholes to find “justice” for their clients. On this episode of Footnoting History, come learn all about their misdeeds and misadventures as we explore the underbelly of American history.
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