Observed arrival · 2026-10-07

Footnote Files makes the footnote the point

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An animated documentary series traces overlooked places through archival records, newspapers and other primary sources.

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For: Viewers of archival, place-based history documentaries
Worth noticing: The stated workflow tags script claims to sources, then sends finished scripts to independent readers; unsupported claims are cut.

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The homepage describes a dossier-first workflow using deeds, court records, contemporary newspapers and official reports. It says claims are tagged to sources and finished scripts are checked by independent readers, with unsupported material removed. The listed subjects include a New York island arsenal and a Liège tunnel built for a metro that never arrived; both entries are marked as forthcoming.

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