The Revisionist History Podcast: Recent Episodes
Paul Combs
Setting the historical record straight, no matter who it offends, and making history fun (and sometimes funny) in the process. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/revisionisthistorypodcast. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Today's brief episode gives a long overdue update. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
Hollywood doesn't care much about historical accuracy, and historically accurate movies aren't always great. The five we cover in today's Throwback Thursday episode are both accurate historically and excellent films as well.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we explore both some facts and some myths about the most forgotten war in American history: the War of 1812.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we travel back to the time of King Henry VIII of England to meet a man who took a conscientious stand against the king and paid the ultimate price.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we debunk the persistent myth that the Victorian Age in England was one of total sexual repression. The facts are much more interesting.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
Merry Christmas! We all know the Christmas story from Luke's gospel, but in honor of the holiday, today's special Christmas episode looks at a Christmas story you may not be familiar with.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
To wrap up the year, we will be looking back at some of the most popular episodes of 2023. We start with an episode debunking three persistent myths from the Age of Sail.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
Rather than debunking Christmas myths (which we did in an earlier episode anyway), today we'll be looking at the origins of two of our most cherished and enduring Christmas traditions: the Christmas tree and the Nativity scene.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
Today is the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas. In today's episode, we take a closer look at her appearance to St. Juan Diego 500 years ago.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
We're right at two weeks before Christmas, which makes it the perfect time to debunk some long-held and long-cherished myths about the holiday.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we tackle a myth I didn't know about until recently: the claim by some that the Roman Emperor Constantine actually started the Catholic Church.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
Since I missed the Sundays with the Saints episode yesterday, today I am combining that with our Tuesday book review segment. In this episode, we look at the books that influenced the saints.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
Sometimes, even an outstanding historical series gets some major facts wrong. In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we look at three times this happened in the HBO miniseries "Band of Brothers."--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
Today's episode is unlike one I have ever done. I was going to cover myths about Halloween, but I realized that, for some odd reason, I did that earlier in the month. So for this Halloween, we veer into music for the first, and probably last, time.
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In today's episode, we look at the four US presidents who won the Nobel Peace Prize.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
Today's episode is not about history but rather an update on recent developments with the podcast and some changes as a result of those developments. Also, the email I mentioned in the episode is revisionisthistory@yahoo.com. Thanks.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, I'm pulling an episode from the archives that should have run again during Banned Books Week. In it, we look at a recent spate of trigger warnings and outright rewriting of classic literature that are the very epitome of revisionist history. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
For this week's Tuesday Book Review, we're looking at a giant of the 20th century and an equally massive biography: "Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II" by George Weigel.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Sundays with the Saints episode, we meet the last of the four great Latin Fathers of the Church: Pope St. Gregory the Great.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we debunk four myths about the least-known leader of World War Two: Italian dictator Benito Mussolini.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
From the toppling of his statues to moves to rename cities named after him, few historical figures cause as much debate centuries after their death as Christopher Columbus. Was he a hero, or a villain, or both? Today's Columbus Day episode looks at that question.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Sundays with the Saints episode, we look at a saint and Church Father that virtually everyone has heard of: St. Augustine of Hippo, author of "The Confessions."--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
On today's Throwback Thursday episode, we debunk four myths about the RMS Titanic, which tragically sank on the early morning of April 15, 1912, and is one of the most famous maritime disasters in history.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
Since it's become something of a month-long celebration, it's not too early to talk briefly about the history, revisionist and otherwise, of Halloween. No ghosts here...just a jack o' lantern lit by facts. Enjoy.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Sundays with the Saints episode, we look at the life of another early Church Father. Let's meet St. Ambrose of Milan.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
Tomorrow, October 1st, kicks off Banned Books Week in the United States. On the surface, it may not seem like that has anything to do with revisionist history, but in reality, it does. Let's look at how and why.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
History is filled with examples of missed opportunities, and in today's episode, we look at one involving Abraham Lincoln, Italian freedom fighter Giusepe Garibaldi, and the American Civil War.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
More than 300 years after the infamous Salem Witch Trials, the event remains shrouded in myth and misconception. In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we set the record straight.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we take a look at the man who is the literal poster boy of revisionist history. If you only know him as "that guy on the T-shirt," you're in for a surprise.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today’s episode, we look at one of the all-time greats of literature and a man who not only wrote novels about history but lived it as well. Let's meet Alexandre Dumas, author of "The Three Musketeers" and "The Count of Monte Cristo." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we take a look at a neglected literary art form: the hagiography. Is it real history or pious hoax? Let's find out.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Sundays with the Saints episode, we look at St. Jerome, the man who translated the Bible into Latin and may have been the grumpiest saint who ever lived.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
It's been a rough month so far, and we all need some good news for a change. So rather than busting myths about today's subject, we instead present five cool facts about the greatest American author ever: Ernest Hemingway.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we head back out to sea and debunk some cherished myths about those most romanticized of maritime marauders: pirates.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we wade into a myth so pervasive that almost everyone accepts it as fact. Let's take a look at the Spanish Inquisition and set the record straight. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we debunk five common myths about the greatest Roman in history: Julius Caesar.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Tuesday Book Review, we look briefly at one of the best histories of the American Civil War ever written: James McPherson's "Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era."--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we address a question that comes up more often than it should: does revisionist history really matter? It absolutely does, and we'll explain why.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
Today, I am using our "Sundays with the Saints" episode to debunk a common myth about the saints: that they were always serious, always sour, and never, ever, funny. The evidence definitely shows otherwise.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
Everyone knows that George Washington led the Continental Army in the American Revolution and became the first President of the United States. Fewer know that it may have been a young Lieutenant Colonel George Washington who in 1754, twenty-two years before the American colonies declared independence, actually started the French and Indian War. In today's episode, we look at Washington's role in starting the first truly global conflict.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we debunk a conspiracy theory that has raged for 45 years: that Pope John Paul I was murdered.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Throwback Thursday episode, I review a book about a pivotal yet nearly forgotten period in American history.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
Just a brief note before today's full episode asking you to listen to the next episode on Spotify here:https://open.spotify.com/show/24OIdPLNou7U8Cq1uDGP7t?si=r6usx4_TR9i45Jv5rpsAWA--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
History can be revised not only by what is changed but sometimes simply by what is forgotten. Today's episode addresses that by introducing you to the literary ambulance drivers of World War I. If you've never heard about these courageous volunteers who became the best-known authors of the 20th century, some of the names may surprise you.
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Today's episode is a little different in that I am not only reviewing a book, but one in which I believe the myths it contains are actually a good thing. Let's look at "No One Here Gets Out Alive," the biography of Doors lead singer Jim Morrison and an interesting chronicle of the 1960s.
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Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the September 11th attacks. In this episode, which I do every year around this time, we introduce you to a hero of that day who should never be forgotten: Rick Rescorla.
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In today's episode of Sundays with the Saints, we look at one of the most beloved saints in the world. Let's meet St. Teresa of Avila.
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In today's episode, we look at what you might not immediately consider a source for great content about history: YouTube. There are some channels that aren't just informative but also a lot of fun.
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In today's episode, which comes on the one-year anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, we look back at a reflection I did shortly after that sad day.
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After the passing of Queen Elizabeth II one year ago tomorrow, many of us binge-watched films about kings and queens. In this Throwback Thursday episode, I give you five of my favorites.
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In today's episode, we separate fact from fiction regarding a historical figure most of us know best from the novel "The Three Musketeers," or at least its many film versions: Cardinal Richelieu.
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For today's Tuesday Book Review, we look at Eamon Duffy's fine combination of history and biography, "Ten Popes Who Shook the World."
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In today's episode, we look at three myths about one of the most famous US Presidents ever: John F. Kennedy.
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Sunday is usually the day we look at saints and their place in history, but today's episode veers from that a bit. Today, I want to introduce you to a book that has influenced Western civilization more than any other, but that is sadly neglected today.
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Happy Labor Day weekend! In today's episode, I want to give a brief update about the podcast and some changes that are coming. We'll be back to history again tomorrow.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we explore both some facts and some myths about the most forgotten war in American history: the War of 1812.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
For too long, documentaries have been labeled by most people as being boring. That is definitely not the case with the ten we look at in today's Throwback Thursday episode.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we dispel four myths about the greatest president in American history: Abraham Lincoln.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Tuesday Book Review, we look at Robert K. Massie's mammoth biography of Russia's most influential Tsar in "Peter the Great: His Life and World."--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we return to the subject of the American Civil War, specifically an issue that is hotly debated today: Confederate monuments and statues in the public square. Let's look at the real history here; it may surprise you.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Sundays with the Saints episode, we meet the patron saint of writers and journalists: St. Francis de Sales.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
For this Saturday's episode, we're back at the movies. This time, we're looking at 15 great historical films from the glorious 1960s that everyone should see.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
Since it's Friday, today's episode is a bit lighter than usual. We'll be debunking five urban legends (or myths, if you prefer) that kids in the '70s and '80s totally believed, proving that revisionism extends even to the pop culture side of history.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
People today love to lament the lack of civility between our politicians, as if it's a new phenomenon. But is it? In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we set that record straight as we head into another election season.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
When you're considered the "Father of the Nation," it's inevitable that some myths will spring up about you. Such is the case with George Washington, so let's debunk a few.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
Today's Tuesday Book Review looks at a biography of a man from a period of English history few know about, written by one of the great novelists of the 20th century.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we travel back to the time of King Henry VIII of England to meet a man who took a conscientious stand against the king and paid the ultimate price.
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Today's "Sundays with the Saints" episode looks at the first US citizen canonized by the Catholic Church and the patron saint of immigrants. Let's meet St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, better known as Mother Cabrini.
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In today's episode, we correct some of the myths and revisions found in the hit Broadway musical "Hamilton."
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In a special Friday Flashback episode, we debunk some persistent myths about the man many consider to be the greatest writer of all time: William Shakespeare.
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Censorship has ramped up in our school libraries recently. In today's episode, we look at the fact that these censors have learned nothing from the history of past attempts to censor what we read and listen to.
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I've talked before on this podcast about the importance of reading history. In today's episode, I offer five books I think everyone should read as they seek to understand true history. Some you may recognize, and some you may never have heard of, but all are worth your time.
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We have talked on this podcast about many different ways history is revised and altered. In today's episode, we look at the most direct, destructive method: the burning of books and libraries.
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Today's Sundays with the Saints episode explores some of the revisionist history that has sprung up about Pope John Paul II's role in the fall of communism in Eastern Europe 30 years ago.
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In today's episode, we debunk three myths about a man who was once a sacred cow of American history: Robert E. Lee.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we look at three of our most famous U.S. presidents and their surprising ties to the adult beverage industry.
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In today's episode, we take a critical look at a sacred cow of American "historical" programming: Schoolhouse Rock.
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In today's epsiode we have one more book review, this time about Paris in the decade following the First World War and the ex-pat writers and artists of that time, including the author of "A Moveable Feast," Ernest Hemingway.
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In today's episode we look at the myths that have grown up around one of the towering figures of the 20th Century: the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan.
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On today's "Sundays with the Saints" episode, we meet a Bavarian priest who spent most of his life working tirelessly among immigrants in the United States, throughout the US Civil War, and during a tragic cholera outbreak in New Orleans. Let's meet Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos.
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In today's episode, we're debunking five myths about one of the most famous leaders of all time: Napoleon Bonaparte.
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In today's episode we look at the Crusades, always a daunting and controversial subject, and dispel three common myths about them that just won't go away.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we take on a myth that somehow still persists despite being debunked numerous times: the claim that Polish cavalry units charged German tanks during the invasion of Poland in World War II.
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In a slight departure from our regular Tuesday book review epsiode, today we'll be looking at the history of Penguin Paperbacks, as well as some of their awesome offerings.
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The Vietnam War has been discussed, debated, and written about more than any other conflict over the past 50 years, but one key player gets almost no mention. In today's episode, we'll correct that as we examine the role the Soviet Union played in the Vietnam War.
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In today’s Sundays with the Saints episode, we look at five biographies about popes and the history they were a part of, a history that they were both shaped by and ultimately helped to shape themselves.
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We've talked in past episodes about great books about history and why you should read history. Today, we'll be discussing something that should be obvious, but maybe isn't: why libraries matter, perhaps now more than ever.
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In today's episode (because it's Friday), we look at the pivotal role played by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in the fall of the Berlin Wall.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we look at four battles that changed the course of European history and preserved western civilization as we know it. Many politically correct revisionists hope you'll forget these battles; we're here to make sure you don't.
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There is a common misconception that the 1980s were not a great literary decade, but it's simply not true. In today's episode, we set that record straight.
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In today's Tuesday Book Review episode, we take a look at books in translation. Books in translation can expand our worldview while entertaining us at the same time and can shed light on history in a way that a textbook never can.
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Today, we debunk some persistent myths about the greatest empire the world has ever known: the Roman Empire.
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In today's Sundays With the Saints episode, we meet a modern-day martyr who battled crime and corruption at the cost of his life: Blessed Father Pino Puglisi.
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Hollywood is great at entertaining but often horrible at presenting historical events. In today's episode, we look at eight movies that got history really wrong.
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On this date in history, the great Ernest Hemingway was born. Let's meet a man who, while often shrouded in myth, was both a legend and one of the greatest writers of all time.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we debunk four myths about George Armstrong Custer and the Battle of Little Big Horn. Some of the facts may surprise you.
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In today's episode, we take on the historical revisionist phenomenon of the "good old days." Those idyllic days of eras past, viewed honestly, weren't that idyllic after all.
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In today's Tuesday Book Review, we turn again to historical fiction to teach us about real history, this time with "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society."
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In today's episode, we debunk three persistent myths about the Mafia that have entrenched themselves in the public imagination and need to be dispelled.
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In today's Sundays with the Saints episode, we meet the founder of the Society of Jesus, better known as the Jesuits: St. Ignatius Loyola.
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In today's episode, we debunk five persistent myths about the American Civil War.
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Grigori Rasputin was a larger than life character in the court of Czar Nicholas II and Czarina Alexandra just before the Russian Revolution. He is also the subject of numerous myths; today, we'll debunk four of them.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we debunk five popular myths about those marauders from the North: the Vikings.
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"The Godfather" is one of the greatest films ever made; it also, intentionally or not, totally changed the way we see the Mafia and its history. In today's episode, we look at this revision and what it means for both history and us today.
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Today's Tuesday Book Review features our first review of a historical novel rather than a straight nonfiction book, because sometimes you can tell history more honestly and more interestingly with fiction.
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When watching a historical film, you will often encounter either the phrase "based on true events" or "inspired by true events." It may not seem like there is a difference between these two, but there is, and in today's episode, we explore why.
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In today's Sundays With the Saints episode, we meet a heroic priest and martyr from a turbulent time in the history of Mexico. Let's meet Blessed Miguel Pro.
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In today's episode, we debunk three enduring myths about a man who has achieved almost mythic status over the past 500 years: Martin Luther, hero of the Protestant Reformation.
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I am a proud native of the Lone Star State, but I am not proud of some of the myths about Texas that many still believe. In today's episode, we debunk three of the big ones.
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Sometimes, even an outstanding historical series gets some major facts wrong. In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we look at three times this happened in the HBO miniseries "Band of Brothers."
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In today's episode, we turn once again to the great monarchs of England. This time, we're debunking myths about the woman who was the daughter of Henry VIII and one of England's greatest rulers: Queen Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen.
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In today's 4th of July episode, we debunk some commonly-held myths about America's Founding Fathers.
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We all think we know the truth about the American Revolution, but do we really? In today's episode, we debunk three prevasive myths about America's favorite war.
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Though the saints never sought first place in anything during their lives, some inevitably hold the distinction of being "first" in one way or another. For this "Sundays with the Saints" episode, here is a short list of some saintly firsts.
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In today's episode, we look at the most famous monarch in English history and debunk four myths about King Henry VIII.
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Donald's Trump's attempt to become president again after losing the White House has only been attempted by six other ex-presidents in our history. In today's episode, we look at those other times.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we debunk the persistent myth that the Victorian Age in England was one of total sexual repression. The facts are much more interesting.
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In today's episode, we're looking once again at the American Revolution, but this time from a very different vantage point, one they never teach us about in school. Let's look at the colonists who remained loyal to the Crown.
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In today's Tuesday Book Review, we look at a book about the Cold War era in Eastern Europe, one that covers a subject and events few textbooks mention.
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Today's episode takes a brief look at what constitutes "popular" history and how it differs from academic history.
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In today's Sundays With the Saints episode, we look at a saint who has, for several reasons, been largely forgotten today. This is a shame and needs to be corrected. Let's meet Pope John Paul I, the Smiling Pope.
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In today's episode, we look at a myth that sprang up in Germany after World War I which directly led to the rise of Hitler and the Nazis: the myth of the "stab in the back."
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The debate over naming US Army bases after Confederate generals should have ended with the recent long-overdue renaming of those bases. According to two presidential candidates, it hasn't.
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Hollywood doesn't care much about historical accuracy, and historically accurate movies aren't always great. The five we cover in today's Throwback Thursday episode are both accurate historically and excellent films as well.
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We've all dealt with an increase in the revision of history over the past decade or so, but nothing compares to the claims coming out of North Korea.
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In today's episode, we look at a film that combines three things I love: history, documentaries, and bookselling.
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In today's episode, we take a look Abraham Lincoln and the issue of slavery in America. Much has been said, much has been written, but what is the historical truth? Was he really an ardent abolitionist? Let's find out.
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In today's special Father's Day episode, we're keeping it light. We'll be looking at the best and worst dads in literary history. Happy Father's Day!
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In today's episode, we look at five persistent myths about World War II that need to be corrected.
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In today's episode, we debunk five more common historical myths that far too many people still believe are true.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we debunk four myths about the least-known leader of World War Two: Italian dictator Benito Mussolini.
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In today's episode, we wade into a myth so pervasive that almost everyone accepts it as fact. Let's take a look at the Spanish Inquisition and set the record straight.
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In today's episode, we meet a giant of French literature few Americans have even heard of. We need to change that, because in addition to being a great novelist, he has much to teach us about Paris during the Nazi occupation and the years following World War II.
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Today's episode is a roundup of ten historical myths that continue to persist today despite all evidence to the contrary.
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In today's Sundays with the Saints episode, we meet a man from a time when relations between the Church of England and the Catholic Church were not nearly as cordial as they are today. Let's meet St. Edmund Campion.
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In today's episode, we're setting the record straight on some popular quotes people think are from one of the foundational works of Western Civilization but actually are not.
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There are countless figures who were pivotal in historical events but sadly forgotten by history. Today, we correct that for one hero of the American Revolution: Gen. John Glover.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we embark on a voyage of debunking three persistent myths of the high seas from the Age of Sail.
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We tend to take the quotes we read from historical figures for granted, but we really shouldn't. In today's episode we look at just a few of the countless misquotes, misattributed quotes, and outright false quotes we have accepted as true for centuries.
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In today's episode, we look at a recent spate of trigger warnings and outright rewriting of classic literature that are the very epitome of revisionist history.
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In today's episode, we review a book about a pivotal yet nearly forgotten period in American history.
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St. Francis of Assisi is both one of the most beloved saints ever and an important historical figure as well. In today's episode, we'll look at some facts about his life and also debunk some myths that have grown up over the centuries.
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The Spanish-American War is one of the shortest and least remembered wars in American history. Even in this brief conflict, however, myths and misconceptions have arisen. Let's address some of them.
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In today's episode, we're looking again at historical movies, this time the ever-popular war movie. Not all of these are completely historically accurate (some aren't at all) but they are ten of my favorites that can teach us about history while being great entertainment as well.
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On today's Throwback Thursday episode, we debunk four myths about the RMS Titanic, which tragically sank on the early morning of April 15, 1912, and is one of the most famous maritime disasters in history.
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In today's episode, we're going to the movies, to a uniquely American genre that has fallen out of favor in recent years. That needs to be corrected, because the Western can teach us a lot about history, while being great entertainment as well.
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In today's episode, we look at the role Africa and its people played in the First World War. Contrary to popular belief, they were not spared the horrors of the Great War.
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In today's episode, we look at a few facts and debunk three myths about a character who looms large in American History: Aaron Burr.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Sundays with the Saints episode, we meet perhaps the greatest missionary in history after St. Paul himself and the first Christian missionary to Japan: St. Francis Xavier.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we combine two of the things I love most: debunking historical myths and Bruce Springsteen. More specifically, we'll look at the revisionist history that has sprung up around one of his most famous songs, "Born in the USA."--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
History is filled with examples of missed opportunities, and in today's Friday Flashback episode, we look at one involving Abraham Lincoln, Italian freedom fighter Giusepe Garibaldi, and the American Civil War.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode we debunk a myth that has been taught (and believed) in Russia for over 75 years: that the USSR could have defeated Nazi Germany with no help from the US, Great Britain, or any of the other Allies.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we tackle a myth I didn't know about until recently: the claim by some that the Roman Emperor Constantine actually started the Catholic Church.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
After four straight episodes on the JFK assassination, I wanted to transition with something light. Today, we look at a film based (very loosely) on a historical character that combines two unlikely things: comedy and the Mafia.
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In today's episode, we wrap up our short series on the JFK assassination conspiracy theories. We'll take a closer look at Lee Harvey Oswald as well as a few interesting and ironic tidbits you may not be aware of.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
This is the third installment in a short series about conspiracy theories and the role they play in revisionist history. Today's episode examines the film "JFK" by Oliver Stone, perhaps the worst case of revisionist history ever seen on film. And if all you know about the Kennedy assassination comes from this movie, prepare to be surprised.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
This is the second installment in a short series about conspiracy theories and the role they play in revisionist history. Today's episode takes a closer look at three of the JFK assassination conspiracy theorists' favorite culprits: Fidel Castro, the military, and the Mafia.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
Today's episode is the first in a short series that will deal with the idea of conspiracy theories and their effects on revisionist history. Part 1 looks at what conspiracy theories are, why we're so taken with them, and the negative effects that they have. The next several episodes will deal with, and debunk, the myriad of conspiracy theories sparked by one historical event: the JFK assassination.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we separate the facts from the myths regarding the most famous boy king of all time: King Tutankhamum, better known to history as King Tut.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! Today's episode is a brief one about the best and worst moms in literature, mainly because there just aren't a lot of historical myths to debunk surrounding this day.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we look at a pivotal moment in US history: the Watergate scandal during the presidency of Richard M. Nixon. Several myths have grown up surrounding Watergate, and today we debunk them.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
Today's episode is a follow-up to one I did almost a year ago. For over 80 years, the Fort Hood Army Base has been named after someone who fought against the United States in the Civil War. Yesterday, that grievous error was finally corrected. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
Not learning from history is as bad or worse than revising it. In today's episode, we look at five times that Russia severely underestimated a supposedly weaker adversary and how they've learned nothing from this part of their own history.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
Sunday is usually the day we look at saints and their place in history, but today's episode veers from that a bit. Today, I want to introduce you to a book that has influenced Western civilization more than any other, but that is sadly neglected today.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
Today is Cinco de Mayo, and in this episode, we correct the single biggest misconception about the festive holiday.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
This brief episode is an update to one from about six weeks ago, this time with some good news and a sincere thank you.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
More than 300 years after the infamous Salem Witch Trials, the event remains shrouded in myth and misconception. In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we set the record straight.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we dispel three persistent myths about the Vietnam War. At least one surprised even me.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
One of the most famous women in the Bible has been remembered completely wrong because of revisionist history. In today's Sundays with the Saints episode, we set the record straight about Mary Magdalene.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we debunk four myths about George Armstrong Custer and the Battle of Little Big Horn. Some of the facts may surprise you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we look at the ongoing battle over Cleopatra's true ethnicity and what actresses should be "allowed" to portray her in films.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
Sometimes, great literature comes from horrific beginnings. In today's episode, we look at four authors whose work was shaped by their service in some of the bloodiest wars in history.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode we will set the historical record straight about a man who has been grossly misrepresented and unfairly libeled in the decades since he helped save hundreds of thousands of Jews from certain death at the hands of the Nazis: Pope Pius XII.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Sundays with the Saints episode, we meet a man who was a French priest, war hero, and dedicated servant of the orphans of Paris.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Friday Flashback episode, we debunk some persistent myths about the man many consider to be the greatest writer of all time: William Shakespeare. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
I typically don’t do in-depth reviews of movies here, but after having finally watched the 2019 film "The Two Popes" on Netflix, I have to put down my thoughts about this fascinating, frustrating, and seriously revisionist film.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we take on a myth that somehow still persists despite being debunked numerous times: the claim that Polish cavalry units charged German tanks during the invasion of Poland in World War II.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
We're only a day from Easter, which makes it the perfect time to look at the actual historical facts behind the founding of some of the major Christian denominations. It may be a huge eye-opener for some of you, but then history always is.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
With his coronation only one month away, today we look at why King Charles III of England is called the Defender of the Faith.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we travel back to the time of King Henry VIII of England to meet a man who took a conscientious stand against the king and paid the ultimate price.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
For too long, documentaries have been labeled by most people as being boring. That is definitely not the case with the ten we look at in today's episode.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we look at four battles that changed the course of European history and preserved western civilization as we know it. Many politically correct revisionists hope you'll forget these battles; we're here to make sure you don't.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
Today's episode looks at how political correctness has invaded our study of history and the consequences of allowing it to go unchallenged.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Sundays with the Saints episode, we meet the last of the four great Latin Fathers of the Church: Pope St. Gregory the Great.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
Today's episode is about something all of us should be doing: reading history. We'll be talking about why you should be reading history (in both nonfiction and fiction), how to do it in a way that broadens your horizons rather than narrowing them, and why it's more fun than you ever imagined.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we debunk five persistent myths about the American Civil War.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
This episode is one I hoped I'd never have to do, but recent changes to the platform make it necessary to put out an appeal for your support. The details are in the episode (it's brief), and the email I mention is revisionisthistory@yahoo.com. Thanks.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
On today's author profile episode, we meet the Dean of books about books (and the history of the book): Nicholas Basbanes.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we look at three of our most famous U.S. presidents and their surprising ties to the adult beverage industry.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Sundays with the Saints episode, we look at a saint and Church Father that virtually everyone has heard of: St. Augustine of Hippo, author of "The Confessions."--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we take a look at a neglected literary art form: the hagiography. Is it real history or pious hoax? Let's find out.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we debunk a conspiracy theory that has raged for 45 years: that Pope John Paul I was murdered.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Sometimes even an outstanding historical series gets some major facts wrong. In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we look at three from the HBO miniseries "Band of Brothers."--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we separate fact from fiction regarding a historical figure most of us know best from the novel "The Three Musketeers," or at least its many film versions: Cardinal Richelieu.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today’s episode, we look at one of the all-time greats of literature and a man who not only wrote novels about history but lived it as well. Let's meet Alexandre Dumas, author of "The Three Musketeers" and "The Count of Monte Cristo." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
St. Patrick's Day is this Friday, and in today's episode we debunk some myths about both the man and the day we celebrate in his name.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Sundays with the Saints episode, we look at the life of another early Church Father. Let's meet St. Ambrose of Milan.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
When watching a historical film, you will often encounter either the phrase "based on true events" or "inspired by true events." It may not seem like there is a difference between these two but there is, and in today's episode we explore why.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Everyone knows that George Washington led the Continental Army in the American Revolution and became the first President of the United States. Fewer know that it may have been a young Lieutenant Colonel George Washington who in 1754, twenty-two years before the American colonies declared independence, actually started the French and Indian War. In today's episode, we look at Washington's role in starting the first truly global conflict.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Grigori Rasputin was a larger-than-life character in the court of Czar Nicholas II and Czarina Alexandra just before the Russian Revolution. He is also the subject of numerous myths; in today's Throwback Thursday episode, we'll debunk four of them.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we debunk four myths about the least-known leader of World War Two: Italian dictator Benito Mussolini.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
History can be revised not only by what is changed, but sometimes simply by what is forgotten. Today's episode addresses that by introducing you to the literary ambulance drivers of World War I. If you've never heard about these courageous volunteers who became the best-known authors of the 20th century, some of the names may surprise you.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Today is the anniversary of the fall of the Alamo. The 1836 battle is known around the world, and in today's episode, we'll separate the fact from the fiction of what you've heard over the years.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Sundays with the Saints episode, we look at St. Jerome, the man who translated the Bible into Latin and may have been the grumpiest saint who ever lived.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we explore both some facts and some myths about the most forgotten war in American history: the War of 1812.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we debunk five common myths about the greatest Roman in history: Julius Caesar.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we're looking once again at the American Revolution, but this time from a very different vantage point, one they never teach us about in school. Let's look at the colonists who remained loyal to the Crown.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we head back out to sea and debunk some cherished myths about those most romanticized of maritime marauders: pirates.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
We have talked on this podcast about many different ways history is revised and altered. In today's episode, we look at the most direct, destructive method: the burning of books and libraries.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we address a question that comes up more often than it should: does revisionist history really matter? It absolutely does, and we'll explain why.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Today, I am using our "Sundays with the Saints" segment to debunk a common myth about the saints: that they were always serious, always sour, and never, ever, funny. The evidence definitely shows otherwise.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
For this Saturday's episode, we're back at the movies. This time, we're looking at 15 great historical films from the glorious 1960s that everyone should see.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
"The Godfather" is one of the greatest films ever made; it also, intentionally or not, totally changed the way we see the Mafia and its history. In today's episode, we look at this revision and what it means for both history and us today.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we debunk the persistent myth that the Victorian Age in England was one of total sexual repression. The facts are much more interesting.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
There is no end to the amount of trivia and anectdotes about the pope and the papacy. For Ash Wednesday, we take a brief look at some of the most interesting papal trivia. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Tuesday Book Review episode, we take a look at books in translation. Books in translation can expand our worldview while entertaining us at the same time and can shed light on history in a way that a textbook never can.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
It's almost Ash Wednesday, so it seems like a good time to debunk some common myths and misconceptions about an event that goes back 2,000 years: the season of Lent.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
On today's episode of Sundays with the Saints, we look at one of the most beloved saints in the world. Let's meet St. Teresa of Avila.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we look at three myths about one of the most famous US Presidents ever: John F. Kennedy.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we dispel four myths about the greatest president in American history: Abraham Lincoln.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we look at a few facts about a largely forgotten war. Crimea is in the news today, and this is the perfect time to learn a little more about a conflict that raged there over 150 years ago.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we're setting the record straight on some popular quotes people think are from one of the foundational works of Western Civilization but actually are not.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Tuesday Book Review, we look at Robert K. Massie's mammoth biography of Russia's most influential Tsar in "Peter the Great: His Life and World."--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we take on the historical revisionist phenomenon of the "good old days." Those idyllic days of eras past, viewed honestly, weren't that idyllic after all.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Sundays with the Saints episode, we meet the founder of the Society of Jesus, better known as the Jesuits: St. Ignatius Loyola.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we tackle a myth I didn't know about until recently: the claim by some that the Roman Emperor Constantine actually started the Catholic Church.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Since it's Friday, today's episode is a bit lighter than usual. We'll be debunking five urban legends (or myths, if you prefer) that kids in the '70s and '80s totally believed, proving that revisionism extends even to the pop culture side of history.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we combine two of the things I love most: debunking historical myths and Bruce Springsteen. More specifically, we'll look at the revisionist history that has sprung up around one of his most famous songs, "Born in the USA."--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we look at what you might not immediately consider a source for great content about history: YouTube. There are some channels that aren't just informative but also a lot of fun.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
For today's Tuesday Book Review, we look at Eamon Duffy's fine combination of history and biography, "Ten Popes Who Shook the World."--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
We've talked in past episodes about great books about history and why you should read history. Today, we'll be discussing something that should be obvious, but maybe isn't: why libraries matter, perhaps now more than ever.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Today's "Sundays with the Saints" episode looks at the first US citizen canonized by the Catholic Church and the patron saint of immigrants. Let's meet St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, better known as Mother Cabrini.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Today, we debunk some persistent myths about the greatest empire the world has ever known: the Roman Empire.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Hollywood doesn't care much about historical accuracy, and historically accurate movies aren't always great. The five we cover in today's episode are both accurate historically and excellent films as well.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
We all think we know the truth about the American Revolution, but do we really? In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we debunk three prevasive myths about America's favorite war.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we wade into a myth so pervasive that almost everyone accepts it as fact. Let's take a look at the Spanish Inquisition and set the record straight. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Tuesday Book Review, we turn again to historical fiction to teach us about real history, this time with "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society."--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
History is filled with examples of missed opportunities, and in today's episode, we look at one involving Abraham Lincoln, Italian freedom fighter Giusepe Garibaldi, and the American Civil War.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
On today's "Sundays with the Saints" episode, we meet a Bavarian priest who spent most of his life working tirelessly among immigrants in the United States, throughout the US Civil War, and during a tragic cholera outbreak in New Orleans. Let's meet Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
When you're considered the "Father of the Nation," it's inevitable that some myths will spring up about you. Such is the case with George Washington, so let's debunk a few.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Today's episode takes a brief look at what constitutes "popular" history and what makes it different from more academic history.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
One bit of revisionist history that refuses to die is the myth that Texas has the ability to secede from the United States. In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we debunk this crazy notion once and for all.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we debunk five persistent myths about the American Civil War.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Today's episode is a little different in that I am not only reviewing a book, but one in which I believe the myths it contains are actually a good thing. Let's look at "No One Here Gets Out Alive," the biography of Doors lead singer Jim Morrison and an interesting chronicle of the 1960s.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Hollywood is great at entertaining but often horrible at presenting historical events. In today's episode, we look at eight movies that got history really wrong.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today’s Sundays with the Saints episode, we look at five biographies about popes and the history they were a part of, a history that they were both shaped by and ultimately helped to shape themselves.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we embark on a voyage of debunking three persistent myths of the high seas from the Age of Sail.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we look at five persistent myths about World War II that need to be corrected.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we look at a few facts and debunk three myths about a character who looms large in American History: Aaron Burr.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
There are countless figures who were pivotal in historical events but sadly forgotten by history. Today, we correct that for one hero of the American Revolution: Gen. John Glover.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In a slight departure from our regular Tuesday book review epsiode, today we'll be looking at the history of Penguin Paperbacks, as well as some of their newest offerings.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we debunk some commonly-held myths about America's Founding Fathers.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
One of the most famous women in the Bible has been remembered completely wrong because of revisionist history. In today's Sundays with the Saints episode, we set the record straight about Mary Magdalene.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we look at a myth that sprang up in Germany after World War I which directly led to the rise of Hitler and the Nazis: the myth of the "stab in the back."--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we debunk three persistent myths about the Mafia that have entrenched themselves in the public imagination and need to be dispelled.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we debunk four myths about George Armstrong Custer and the Battle of Little Big Horn. Some of the facts may surprise you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
I'm a little late with this one, but I want to give a brief update on what is coming in the new year.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we return to the subject of the American Civil War, specifically an issue that is hotly debated today: Confederate monuments and statues in the public square. Let's look at the real history here; it may surprise you.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
The Vietnam War has been discussed, debated, and written about more than any other conflict over the past 50 years, but one key player gets almost no mention. In today's episode, we'll correct that as we examine the role the Soviet Union played in the Vietnam War.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Sundays With the Saints episode, we meet a modern-day martyr who battled crime and corruption at the cost of his life: Blessed Father Pino Puglisi.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we debunk five more common historical myths that far too many people still believe are true.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
The Spanish-American War is one of the shortest and least remembered wars in American history. Even in this brief conflict, however, myths and misconceptions have arisen. Let's address some of them.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we debunk some persistent myths about the man many consider to be the greatest writer of all time: William Shakespeare. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Today's episode is a roundup of ten historical myths that continue to persist today despite all evidence to the contrary.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's first Book Review Tuesday of 2023, we look at several essential books on Ernest Hemingway's time in Paris in the 1920s, a pivotal period in both world and literary history.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Over 300 years after the infamous Salem Witch Trials, the event remains shrouded in myth and misconception. In today's episode, we set the record straight.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In our first Sundays with the Saints episode of the new year, we meet the patron saint of writers and journalists: St. Francis de Sales.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Continuing our countdown of the Top Ten episodes of 2022, today we come to #1: Four myths about the RMS Titanic, which tragically sank on the early morning of April 15, 1912, and is one of the most famous maritime disasters in history.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Continuing our countdown of the Top Ten episodes of 2022, today we have #2: Three persistent myths about a man who was once a sacred cow of American history: Robert E. Lee.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Continuing our countdown of the Top Ten episodes of 2022, today we have #3: Separating the facts from the myths regarding the Battle of the Alamo.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Continuing our countdown of the Top Ten episodes of 2022, today we have #4: Five myths about one of the most famous leaders of all time, Napoleon Bonaparte.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Continuing our countdown of the Top Ten episodes of 2022, today we have #5: a critical look at a sacred cow of American "historical" programming, Schoolhouse Rock.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Merry Christmas! We all know the Christmas story from Luke's gospel, but in honor of the holiday, today's special Christmas episode looks at a Christmas story you may not be familiar with.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Continuing our countdown of the Top Ten episodes of 2022, today we have #6: a look at the myths that have grown up around one of the towering figures of the 20th Century: the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Continuing our look at the Top Ten episodes of 2022, today we have #7. I've talked before on this podcast about the importance of reading history. In this episode, I offer five books I think everyone should read as they seek to understand true history. Some you may recognize, and some you may never have heard of, but all are worth your time.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Continuing our look at the Top Ten episodes of 2022, today we have #8: debunking five popular myths about those marauders from the North: the Vikings.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Continuing our look at the Top Ten episodes of 2022, today we have #9: That the overarching goal of Vladimir Putin's rewriting of Russian history is the restoration of the old Russian Empire with himself as Tsar.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
As we approach the end of the year, we are counting down the Top Ten episodes of 2022. Today, we start with #10, a review of a book about Paris in the decade following the First World War, and the ex-pat writers and artists of that time: "A Moveable Feast" by Ernest Hemingway.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Today's episode looks at how political correctness has invaded our study of history, and the consequences of allowing it to go unchallenged.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Sundays with the Saints episode, we meet a man who was a French priest, war hero, and dedicated servant of the orphans of Paris.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we meet a giant of French literature few Americans have even heard of. We need to change that, because in addition to being a great novelist, he has much to teach us about Paris during the Nazi occupation and the years following World War II.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we separate the facts from the myths regarding the most famous boy king of all time: King Tutankhamum, better known to history as King Tut.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we take a look at the man who is the literal poster boy of revisionist history. If you only know him as "that guy on the T-shirt," you're in for a surprise.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Sometimes, great literature comes from horrific beginnings. In today's episode, we look at four authors whose work was shaped by their service in some of the bloodiest wars in history.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we look at the role Africa and its people played in the First World War. Contrary to popular belief, they were not spared the horrors of the Great War.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today’s episode we look at one of the all-time greats of literature, and a man who not only wrote novels about history but lived it as well. Let's meet Alexandre Dumas, author of "The Three Musketeers" and "The Count of Monte Cristo." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Today's Sundays with the Saints episode looks at one of our most treasured Christmas traditions and a saint's role in it. Let's meet Saint Boniface and learn how he helped bring us the Christmas tree.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
There is a common misconception that the 1980s were not a great literary decade, but it's simply not true. Books and revisionist history...let's set that record straight.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we look at a film that combines three things I love: history, documentaries, and bookselling.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Throwback Thursday episode, I review the film "The Two Popes." It is a fascinating, frustrating, and seriously revisionist film.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we take a look Abraham Lincoln and the issue of slavery in America. Much has been said, much has been written, but what is the historical truth? Was he really an ardent abolitionist? Let's find out.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Today's Tuesday Book Review looks at a biography of a man from a period of English history few know about, written by one of the great novelists of the 20th century.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
The ongoing narrative that the 2020 election was illegitimate reached a new low recently, and an event from 100 years ago shows just how dangerous that can be.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Sundays With the Saints episode, we meet a heroic priest and martyr from a turbulent time in the history of Mexico. Let's meet Blessed Miguel Pro.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode we correct some of the myths and revisions found in the hit Broadway musical "Hamilton."--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Rather than debunking Christmas myths (which we did in an earlier episode anyway), today we'll be looking at the origins of two of our most cherished and enduring Christmas traditions: the Christmas tree and the Nativity scene.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's Throwback Thursday episode we look at four battles that changed the course of European history and preserved western civilization as we know it. Many politically correct revisionists hope you'll forget these battles; we're here to make sure you don't.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
We're less than a month from Christmas, which makes it the perfect time to kick off the season by debunking some long-held and long-cherished myths about the holiday.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Today's episode is about something all of us should be doing: reading history. We'll be talking about why you should be reading history (in both nonfiction and fiction), how to do it in a way that broadens your horizons rather than narrowing them, and why it's more fun than you ever imagined.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Sometimes even an outstanding historical series gets some major facts wrong. In today's episode, we look at three from the HBO miniseries "Band of Brothers."--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
In today's episode, we travel back to the time of King Henry VIII of England to meet a man who took a conscientious stand against the king and paid the ultimate price.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support
Everyone knows that George Washington led the Continental Army in the American Revolution and became the first President of the United States. Fewer know that it may have been a young Lieutenant Colonel George Washington who in 1754, twenty-two years before the American colonies declared independence, actually started the French and Indian War. In today's episode we look at Washington's role in starting the first truly global conflict.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we separate fact from fiction regarding an historical figure most of us know best from the novel "The Three Musketeers," or at least its many film versions: Cardinal Richelieu.
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In today's episode we look at the Crusades, always a daunting and controversial subject, and dispel three common myths about them that just won't go away.
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In today's Tuesday Book Review, we look at a book about the Cold War era in Eastern Europe, one that covers a subject and events few textbooks mention.
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For too long, documentaries have been labeled by some people as being boring. That is definitely not the case with the ten we look at in today's episode.
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In today's Sundays with the Saints episode, we meet the last of the four great Latin Fathers of the Church: Pope St. Gregory the Great.
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In today's Saturday episode we're back at the movies. This time we're looking at 15 great historical films from the glorious 1960s that everyone should see.
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In today's episode, we look at a little-known event that ties soccer to world history.
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Grigori Rasputin was a larger-than-life character in the court of Czar Nicholas II and Czarina Alexandra just before the Russian Revolution. He is also the subject of numerous myths; in today's Throwback Thursday episode we'll debunk four of them.
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When watching a historical film, you will often encounter either the phrase "based on true events" or "inspired by true events." It may not seem like there is a difference between these two but there is, and in today's episode we explore why.
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Today's Tuesday Book Review features our first review of a historical novel rather than a straight nonfiction book, because sometimes you can tell history more honestly and more interestingly with fiction.
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In today's episode we're looking again at historical movies, this time the ever-popular war movie. Not all of these are completely historically accurate (some aren't at all) but they are ten of my favorites that can teach us about history while being great entertainment as well.
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Since we're only a few days past Veterans Day, in today's Sundays with the Saints episode let's meet the patron saint of soldiers, St. Martin of Tours.
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In today's episode we're going to the movies, to a uniquely American genre that has fallen out of favor in recent years. That needs to be corrected, because the Western can teach us a lot about history, while being great entertainment as well.
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We're just about two weeks from Thanksgiving Day here in the United States, so it's a great time to debunk some common Thanksgiving myths.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode we're looking once again at the American Revolution, but this time from a very different vantage point, one they never teach us about in school. Let's look at the colonists who remained loyal to the Crown.
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The idea of giving a gracious concession speech following a political defeat seems like ancient history. In today's episode we look at some from both the distant and recent past, and why they are important.
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As we approach the end of the year, I want to take a moment to ask for your support for this podcast. Also, here's the link to my Medium.com page as mentioned in the episode: https://paulcombs.medium.com. We'll be back to debunking myths in the next episode.
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We have talked on this podcast about many different ways history is revised and altered. In today's episode, we look at the most direct, destructive method: the burning of books and libraries.
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In today's Sundays with the Saints episode we look at a saint and Church Father that virtually everyone has heard of: St. Augustine of Hippo, author of "The Confessions."
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People today love to lament the lack of civility between our politicians, as if it's a new phenomenon. But is it? In today's epsiode we set that record straight.
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Not learning from history is as bad or worse than revising it. In today's episode we look at five times that Russia severely underestimated a supposedly weaker adversary, and how they've learned nothing from this part of their own history.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode we head back out to sea and debunk some cherished myths about those most romanticized of maritime marauders: pirates.
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We tend to take the quotes we read from historical figures for granted, but we really shouldn't. In today's episode we look at just a few of the countless misquotes, misattributed quotes, and outright false quotes we have accepted as true for centuries.
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Today's episode is unlike one I have ever done. I was going to cover myths about Halloween but realized that, for some odd reason, I did that earlier in the month. So for this Halloween, we veer into music for the first, and probably last time.
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In today's Sundays with the Saints episode, we look at the life of another early Church Father. Let's meet St. Ambrose of Milan.
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In today's episode we wrap up our short series on the JFK assassination conspiracy theories. We'll take a closer look at Lee Harvey Oswald as well as a few interesting and ironic tidbits you may not be aware of.
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This is the third installment in a short series about conspiracy theories and the role they play in revisionist history. Today's episode examines the film "JFK" by Oliver Stone, perhaps the worst case of revisionist history ever seen on film. And if all you know about the Kennedy assassination comes from this movie, prepare to be surprised.
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This is the second installment in a short series about conspiracy theories and the role they play in revisionist history. Today's episode takes a closer look at three of the JFK assassination conspiracy theorists' favorite culprits: Fidel Castro, the military, and the Mafia.
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Today's episode is the first in a short series that will deal with the idea of conspiracy theories and their effects on revisionist history. Part 1 looks at what conspiracy theories are, why we're so taken with them, and the negative effects that they have. The next several episodes will deal with, and debunk, the myriad of conspiracy theories sparked by one historical event: the JFK assassination.
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For the final Tuesday Book Review episode of this month, we're looking at a giant of the 20th century and an equally massive biography: "Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II" by George Weigel.
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In today's episode we take on a myth that somehow still persists despite being debunked numerous times: the claim that Polish cavalry units charged German tanks during the invasion of Poland in World War II.
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In today's Sunday's with the Saints episode we look at St. Jerome, the man who translated the Bible into Latin and may have been the grouchiest saint who ever lived.
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It's been a rough month so far and we all need some good news for a change. So rather than busting myths about today's subject, we instead present five cool facts about the greatest American author ever: Ernest Hemingway.
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In today's episode we are not debunking myths, but rather looking at lessons from history, specifically what King Charles III can learn from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as he takes the throne at 73 years old. The comparison isn't as crazy as it might seem.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we combine two of the things I love most: debunking historical myths and Bruce Springsteen. More specifically, we'll look at the revisionist history that has sprung up around one of his most famous songs, "Born in the USA."
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In today's episode we address a question that comes up more often than it should: does revisionist history really matter? It absolutely does, and we'll explain why.
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As promised last week, this week's Tuesday Book Review episode focuses on World War II. We'll be looking at "Inferno: The World at War, 1939-1945" by Max Hastings.
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In today's episode we dispel four myths about the greatest president in US history: Abraham Lincoln.
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On today's episode of Sundays with the Saints we look at one of the most beloved saints in the world. Let's meet St. Teresa of Avila.
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Today we debunk three enduring myths about a man who has achieved almost mythic status over the past 500 years: Martin Luther, hero of the Protestant Reformation.
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Today's episode is a somewhat tongue-in-cheek response to the madness this week surrounding the Columbus Day holiday. We all need to calm down a little, so here's some humor as we head into the weekend.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we debunk the persistent myth that the Victorian Age in England was one of total sexual repression. The facts are much more interesting.
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In today's episode we look at a pivotal moment in US history: the Watergate scandal during the presidency of Richard M. Nixon. Several myths have grown up surrounding Watergate, and today we debunk them.
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On today's Tuesday Book Review episode, we'll look at "Spain in Our Hearts: Americans in the Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939" by Adam Hochschild
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From the toppling of his statues to moves to rename cities named after him, few historical figures cause as much debate centuries after their death as Christopher Columbus. Was he a hero, or a villain, or both? Today's Columbus Day episode looks at that question.
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Today's Sunday's with the Saints episode explores some of the revisionist history that has sprung up about Pope John Paul II's role in the fall of communism in Eastern Europe 30 years ago.
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I wanted to take a moment to briefly let everyone know that many of the episodes here have been converted to articles on the website Medium.com. For those of you who would like to read as well as listen, they can be found here. Thanks, and have a great day.
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In today's episode we debunk some common myths about the greatest Roman in history: Julius Caesar.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we look at three myths about one of the most famous US Presidents ever: John F. Kennedy.
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In a slight departure from our regular Tuesday book review epsiode, today we'll be looking at the history of Penguin Paperbacks, as well as some of their newest offerings.
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In today's episode we look at a few facts and debunk three myths about a character who looms large (to say the least) in American History: Aaron Burr.
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St. Francis of Assisi is both one of the most beloved saints ever and an important historical figure as well. In today's episode, we'll look at some facts about his life and also debunk some myths that have grown up over the centuries.
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Since it's become something of a month-long celebration, it's not too early to talk briefly about the history, revisionist and otherwise, of Halloween. No ghosts here...just a jack o' lantern lit by facts. Enjoy.
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In today's episode we tackle a myth I didn't know about until recently: the claim by some that the Roman Emperor Constantine actually started the Catholic Church.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode we debunk five popular myths about those marauders from the North: the Vikings.
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In today's episode we take a look at a neglected literary art form: the hagiography. Is it real history or pious hoax? Let's find out.
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In today's episode we will set the historical record straight about a man who has been grossly misrepresented and unfairly libeled in the decades since he helped save hundreds of thousands of Jews from certain death at the hands of the Nazis: Pope Pius XII.
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Though the saints never sought first place in anything during their lives, some inevitably hold the distinction of being "first" in one way or another. For our weekly "Sundays with the Saints" episode, here is a short list of some saintly firsts.
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The Godfather is one of the greatest films ever made; it also, intentionally or not, totally changed the way we see the Mafia and its history. In today's episode we look at this revision and what it means for both history and us today.
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The tragic sinking of RMS Titanic on the early morning of April 15, 1912 is one of the most famous maritime disasters in history. Almost since the moment the great ship slid beneath the waves rumors, myths, and outright lies have surrounded the event. Where does truth end and myth begin? In today's Throwback Thursday episode we take a look.
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In today's episode, we wrap up a brief look at some monarchs of England with the big one, debunking four myths about one of the most famous kings of all time: King Henry VIII.
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In today's episode we turn once again to the great monarchs of England. This time we're debunking myths about the woman who was the daughter of Henry VIII and one of England's greatest rulers: Queen Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen.
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Many of us have been watching films about kings and queens since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II a little over a week ago. In this episode I give you five of my favorites.
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In today's Sundays with the Saints episode, we meet a man from a time when relations between the Church of England and the Catholic Church were not nearly as cordial as they are today. Let's meet St. Edmund Campion.
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Tomorrow (Sunday) kicks off Banned Books Week in the United States. On the surface it may not seem like that has anything to do with revisionist history, but in reality it does. Let's look at how and why.
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Over 300 years after the infamous Salem Witch Trials, the event remains shrouded in myth and misconception. In today's episode, we set the record straight.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we debunk some persistent myths about the man many consider to be the greatest writer of all time: William Shakespeare.
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Today's episode is a little different than usual, because it's been an unusal week. This one is more of a personal reflection, but it's a bit of history too.
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In our first Tuesday Book Review episode of this month, we'll look at "The First World War: A Complete History" by Martin Gilbert.
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In today's episode we dispel three persistent myths about the Vietnam War. At least one surprised even me.
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In today's Sundays with the Saints episode, we meet the patron saint of writers and journalists: St. Francis de Sales.
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In today's episode we debunk some persistent myths about the greatest empire the world has ever known: the Roman Empire.
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This Sunday marks the 21st anniversary of the September 11th attacks. In this episode, which I do every year around this time, we introduce you to a hero of that day who should never be forgotten: Rick Rescorla.
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In today's episode we'll take down a conspiracy theory that has raged for 44 years: that Pope John Paul I was murdered.
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In today's episode we debunk a myth that has been taught (and believed) in Russia for over 75 years: that the USSR could have defeated Nazi Germany with no help from the US, Great Britain, or any of the other Allies.
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In today's Sundays with the Saints episode, we meet the founder of the Society of Jesus, better known as the Jesuits: St. Ignatius Loyola.
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In today's episode we take on the historical revisionist phenomenon of the "good old days." Those idyllic days of eras past, viewed honestly, weren't that idyllic after all.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we wade into a myth so pervasive that almost everyone accepts it as fact. Let's take a look at the Spanish Inquisition, and set the record straight.
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Today we debunk some persistent myths about one of the most famous women who ever lived: Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt.
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It's time again for our not quite regular Tuesday Book Review. Today we look briefly at one of the best histories of the American Civil War ever written: James McPherson's "Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era."
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In today's episode we embark on a voyage of debunking three persistent myths of the high seas from the Age of Sail.
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Today's "Sundays with the Saints" episode looks at the first US citizen canonized by the Catholic Church and the patron saint of immigrants. Let's meet St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, better known as Mother Cabrini.
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Sometimes great literature comes from horrific beginnings. In today's episode, we look at four authors whose work was shaped by their service in some of the bloodiest wars in history.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we're debunking five myths about one of the most famous leaders of all time: Napoleon Bonaparte.
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In today's episode, we debunk three persistent myths about the Mafia that have entrenched themselves in the public imagination and need to be dispelled.
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In today's episode we explore both some facts and some myths about the most forgotten war in American history: the War of 1812.
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In today's Sundays with the Saints episode, we meet perhaps the greatest missionary in history after St. Paul himself and the first Christian missionary to Japan: St. Francis Xavier.
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In today's episode we debunk four myths about George Armstrong Custer and the Battle of Little Big Horn. Some of the facts may surprise you.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode we debunk some commonly-held myths about America's Founding Fathers.
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In today's episode, we debunk five myths that have persisted for far too long about the American Civil War.
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In today's episode we're setting the record straight on some popular quotes people think are from one of the foundational works of Western Civilization but actually are not.
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On today's "Sundays with the Saints" episode, we meet a Bavarian priest who spent most of his life working tirelessly among immigrants in the United States, throughout the US Civil War, and during a tragic cholera outbreak in New Orleans. Let's meet Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos.
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Since it's Friday, today's episode is a bit lighter than usual. We'll be debunking five urban legends (or myths, if you prefer) that kids in the '70s and '80s totally believed, proving that revisionism extends even to the more pop culture side of history.
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The Vietnam War has been discussed, debated, and written about more than any other conflict over the past 50 years, but one key player gets almost no mention. In today's Throwback Thursday episode we'll correct that, as we examine the role the Soviet Union played in the Vietnam War.
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I have done reviews of books about history before, but haven't been very consistent about it. Today's episode starts a new series (that may be weekly and may be monthly) where I will review books on Tuesdays. We start today with Eamon Duffy's fine book "Ten Popes Who Shook the World."
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In this week's Monday rant, I vent my frustration about a case of historical, literary, and religious history being revised in real-time on the campaign trail by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
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Today I am using our "Sundays with the Saints" segment to debunk a common myth about the saints: that they were always serious, always sour, and never, ever, funny. The evidence definitely shows otherwise.
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Today's episode is a roundup of ten historical myths that continue to persist today despite all evidence to the contrary.
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Grigori Rasputin was a larger-than-life character in the court of Czar Nicholas II and Czarina Alexandra just before the Russian Revolution. He is also the subject of numerous myths; in today's Throwback Thursday episode we'll debunk four of them.
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In today's episode we look at a few facts about a largely forgotten war. Crimea is in the news today, and this is the perfect time to learn a little more about a conflict that raged there over 150 years ago.
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Since last week's Monday rant got such a positive response, I'm doing another one. This time, I vent my frustration about something we all deal with: endless texts from politicians begging us for money.
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In today's Sundays with the Saints episode we meet a man who was a French priest, war hero, and dedicated servant of the orphans of Paris.
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Everyone knows that George Washington led the Continental Army in the American Revolution and became the first President of the United States. Fewer know that it may have been a young Lieutenant Colonel George Washington who in 1754, twenty-two years before the American colonies declared independence, actually started the French and Indian War. In today's episode we look at Washington's role in starting the first truly global conflict.
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Documentaries have a bad reputation with some people as being boring. That is certainly not the case with the ten we look at in today's Throwback Thursday episode.
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History can be revised not only by what is changed, but sometimes simply by what is forgotten. Today's episode addresses that by introducing you to the literary ambulance drivers of World War I. If you've never heard about these courageous volunteers who became the best-known authors of the 20th century, some of the names may surprise you.
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I normally don't rant on this podcast, but today I'm making an exception. The definition of insanity is making the same choices over and over, and expecting a different result. It seems we're poised to do this again in the 2024 presidential election.
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One of the most famous women in the Bible has been remembered completely wrong because of revisionist history. In today's episode, we set the record straight about Mary Magdalene.
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We've talked in past episodes about great books about history and why you shoud read history. Today we'll be discussing something that should be obvious, but maybe isn't: why libraries matter, now more than ever.
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On this date in history, the great Ernest Hemingway was born. Let's meet a man who, while often shrounded in myth, was both a legend and one of the greatest writers of all time.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode we're going back to the movies, this time to a uniquely American genre that has fallen out of favor in recent years. That needs to be corrected, because the Western can teach us a lot about history, while being great entertainment as well.
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In today's epsisode we separate fact from fiction regarding an historical figure most of us know best from the novel "The Three Musketeers," or at least its many film versions: Cardinal Richelieu.
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In today’s Sundays with the Saints episode we look at five biographies about popes and the history they were a part of, a history that they were both shaped by and ultimately helped to shape themselves.
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In today's episode we look at some essential books on Ernest Hemingway's time in Paris in the 1920s, a pivotal period in both world and literary history.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode we're looking again at historical movies, this time the ever-popular war movie. Not all of these are completely historically accurate (some aren't at all) but they are ten of my favorites that can teach us about history while being great entertainment as well.
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One bit of revisionist history that refuses to die is the myth that Texas has the ability to secede from the United States. Since this was in the news again recently, let's debunk this crazy notion once and for all.
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In today's Sundays With the Saints episode we look at a saint who has, for several reasons, been largely forgotten today. This is a shame, and needs to be corrected. Let's meet Pope John Paul I, the Smiling Pope.
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In today's episode we're looking once again at the American Revolution, but this time from a very different vantage point, one they never teach us about in school. Let's look at the colonists who remained loyal to the Crown.
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St. Francis of Assisi is both one of the most beloved saints ever and an important historical figure as well. On today's Throwback Thursday episode, we'll look at some facts about his life and also debunk some myths that have grown up over the centuries.
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In today's episode we look at what you might not immediately consider a source for great content about history: YouTube. There are some channels that aren't just informative, but also a lot of fun.
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Happy 4th of July! I wanted to share a few brief thoughts about the holiday and why it is important. We'll be back to the myths later this week.
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We all think we know the truth about the American Revolution, but do we really? In today's Independence Day weekend episode, we debunk three prevasive myths about America's favorite war.
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I typically don’t do in-depth reviews of movies here, but after having finally watched the 2019 film "The Two Popes" on Netflix, I have to put down my thoughts about this fascinating, frustrating and seriously revisionist film.
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In today's episode, we look at a myth that sprang up in Germany after World War I which directly led to the rise of Hitler and the Nazis: the myth of the "stab in the back."
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When you're considered the "Father of the Nation," it's inevitable that some myths will spring up about you. Such is the case with George Washington, so let's debunk a few.
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We have talked on this podcast about many different ways history is revised and altered. In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we look at the most direct, destructive method: the burning of books and libraries
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In today's episode we take a look at one of the shortest wars in American history: the Spanish-American War. Even in a brief conflict, myths and misconceptions will arise. Let's address some of them.
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In today's special Father's Day episode we're keeping it light. We'll be looking at the best and worst dads in literary history. Happy Father's Day!
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we take a look at the man who is the literal poster boy of revisionist history. If you only know him as "that guy on the T-shirt," you're in for a surprise.
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In today's episode, we look at the four US Presidents who won the Nobel Peace Prize.
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In today's episode we look at four battles that changed the course of European history and preserved western civilization as we know it. Many politically correct revisionists hope you'll forget these battles; we're here to make sure you don't.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode we head back out to sea and debunk some cherished myths about those most romanticized of maritime marauders: pirates.
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In today's episode, we look at a case of revisionist history finally being set right. According to a congressional commission, nine United States Army bases originally named after Confederate generals will finally be renamed, correcting a mistake that should never have been made.
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In today's Sundays With the Saints episode we meet a modern-day martyr who battled crime and corruption at the cost of his life. Meet Blessed Father Pino Puglisi.
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In today's episode we're back at the movies. This time we're looking at 15 great historical films from the glorious 1960s that everyone should see.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we combine two of the things I love most: debunking historical myths and Bruce Springsteen. More specifically, we'll look at the revisionist history that has sprung up around one of his most famous songs, "Born in the USA."
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We tend to take the quotes we read from historical figures for granted, but we really shouldn't. In today's episode we look at just a few of the countless misquotes, misattributed quotes, and outright false quotes we have accepted as true for centuries.
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Today's episode takes a brief look at what constitutes "popular" history and what makes it different from more academic history.
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This is not a history episode, but rather some thoughts from a native Texan on the school shooting in Uvalde two days ago. I will be back to history in our next episode, but I cannot stay silent about this.
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In today's epsiode we have one more book review, this time about Paris in the decade following the First World War and the ex-pat writers and artists of that time, including the author of A Moveable Feast, Ernest Hemingway.
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In today's episode we turn once again to the great monarchs of England. This time we are debunking myths about the woman who was the daughter of Henry VIII and perhaps England's greatest ruler: Queen Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen.
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In today's epsiode we review a book about the Cold War era in Eastern Europe, one that covers a subject and events few textbooks mention.
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The tragic sinking of RMS Titanic on the early morning of April 15, 1912 is one of the most famous maritime disasters in history. Almost since the moment the great ship slid beneath the waves rumors, myths, and outright lies have surrounded the event. Where does truth end and myth begin? In today's Throwback Thursday episode we take a look.
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In today's episode, we debunk four pervasive myths about one of the most famous monarchs of all time: King Henry VIII of England.
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"Sundays with the Saints" returns today with an episode introducing a man from a largely forgotten period of English history. Let's meet St. Edmund Campion.
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In today’s episode we look at one of the all-time greats of literature, and a man who not only wrote novels about history but lived it as well. Let's meet Alexandre Dumas, author of "The Three Musketeers" and "The Count of Monte Cristo."
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Over 300 years after the infamous Salem Witch Trials, the event remains shrouded in myth and misconception. In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we set the record straight.
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Hollywood doesn't care much about historical accuracy, and historically accurate movies aren't always great. The five we cover in today's episode are both accurate historically and excellent films as well.
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Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! Today's episode is a brief one about the best and worst moms in literature, mainly because there just aren't a lot of historical myths to debunk surrounding this day.
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Hollywood is great at entertaining, but often horrible at presenting historical events. In today's episode, we look at eight movies that got history really wrong.
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In today's episode, we separate the facts from the myths regarding the most famous boy king of all time: King Tutankhamun.
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It's a new week and a new month, and in today's episode we debunk some popular myths about those marauders from the North: the Vikings.
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I've talked before on this podcast about the importance of reading history. In today's episode, I offer five books I think everyone should read as they seek to understand true history. Some you may recognize, and some you may never have heard of, but all are worth your time.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode we debunk some persistent myths about the man many consider to be the greatest writer of all time: William Shakespeare.
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Today's episode explores some of the revisionist history that has sprung up about the fall of communism in Eastern Europe in the short time since that event occurred. We will focus today on the role played by Pope John Paul II, the Polish priest who became a saint.
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In today's episode we debunk the persistent myth that the Victorian Age in England was one of total sexual repression. The facts are much more interesting.
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In today's episode we look at the myths that have grown up around one of the towering figures of the 20th Century: the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode we dispel three persistent myths about the Vietnam War. At least one surprised even me.
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Readers around the globe will be celebrating World Book Day on April 23rd, and in today's episode we take a look at books in translation. Books in translation can expand our worldview while entertaining us at the same time, and can shed light on history in a way that a textbook never can.
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The Catholic Church has played a pivotal role in our history for almost 2000 years. It is also the subject of more than a few myths that have led to something we just won't stand for here: revisionist history. Since it's Easter Weekend, today we're going to dispel some of those myths.
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In today's episode we look at a few facts and debunk three myths about a character who looms large (to say the least) in American History: Aaron Burr.
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In today's episode we wade into a myth so pervasive that almost everyone accepts it as fact. Let's take a look at the Spanish Inquisition, and set the record straight.
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Today we follow up our last episode on the history of Christian denominations by debunking three pervasive myths about a man who was instrumental in the rise of those denominations: Martin Luther, hero of the Protestant Reformation.
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We're only about a week from Easter, which makes it the perfect time to look at the actual historical facts behind the founding of some of the major Christian denominations. It may be a huge eye-opener for some of you, but then history always is.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode we debunk some cherished myths about the greatest empire the world has ever known: the Roman Empire.
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I wanted to take a moment to briefly let everyone know that (as of today) 42 of the episodes have been converted to articles on the website Medium.com. For those of you who would like to read as well as listen, they can be found here. Thanks, and have a great day.
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In today's episode we look at the Crusades, always a daunting and controversial subject, by dispelling three common myths about them that just won't go away.
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Today we continue our look at myths about famous world leaders, this time with three myths about one of the most famous US Presidents ever: John F. Kennedy.
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In today's episode we debunk some common myths about the greatest Roman in history: Julius Caesar.
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In today's episode, we take a critical look at a sacred cow of American "historical" programming: Schoolhouse Rock, which turned (believe it or not) 49 years old this year.
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Documentaries have a bad reputation with some people as being boring. That is certainly not the case with the ten we look at in today's episode.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode we embark on a voyage of debunking three persistent myths of the high seas from the Age of Sail.
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In today's episode we explore both some facts and some myths about the most forgotten war in American history: the War of 1812.
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Today's episode is a little different in that I am not only reviewing a book, but one in which I believe the myths it contains are actually a good thing. Let's look at "No One Here Gets Out Alive," the biography of Doors lead singer Jim Morrison and an interesting chronicle of the 1960s.
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We all think we know the truth about the American Revolution, but do we really? In today's episode we debunk three prevasive myths (plus one) about America's favorite war.
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In today's episode we take on the historical revisionist phenomenon of the "good old days." Those idyllic days of eras past, viewed honestly, weren't that idyllic after all.
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As the war in Ukraine rages on, there are several troubling historical similarities between this conflict and the Siege of Sarajevo in the early 1990s. In today's episode we examine a few of them.
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In today's episode we're debunking five myths about one of the most famous leaders of all time: Napoleon Bonaparte.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode we debunk some commonly-held myths about America's Founding Fathers.
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In today's episode we debunk four myths about George Armstrong Custer and the Battle of Little Big Horn. Some of the facts may surprise you.
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St. Francis of Assisi is both one of the most beloved saints ever and an important historical figure as well. Today we'll look at some facts about his life and also debunk some myths that have grown up over the centuries.
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Sometimes great literature comes from horrific beginnings. In today's episode, we look at four authors whose work was shaped by their service in some of the bloodiest wars in history.
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The Vietnam War has been discussed, debated, and written about more than any other conflict over the past 50 years, but one key player gets almost no mention. In today's Throwback Thursday episode we'll correct that, as we examine the role the Soviet Union played in the Vietnam War.
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It's almost Ash Wednesday, so it seems like a good time to debunk some common myths and misconceptions about an event that goes back 2,000 years: the season of Lent.
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At the start of the war for Ukraine’s survival as an independent nation, we thought we knew who Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin were. We were wrong.
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The Alamo. The place and what happened there in 1836 is known around the world. In today's episode we'll separate the fact from the fiction of what you've heard over the years. I think there will be at least a few surprises.
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In today's episode we're looking at some myths that Russia now teaches as fact about their role in what Russians call The Great Patriotic War, known to the rest of the planet as World War II.
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Grigori Rasputin was a larger-than-life character in the court of Czar Nicholas II and Czarina Alexandra just before the Russian Revolution. He is also the subject of numerous myths; today we'll debunk four of them.
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In today's Sundays With the Saints segment we meet a heroic priest and martyr from a turbulent time in the history of Mexico. Let's meet Blessed Miguel Pro.
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The current crisis in Ukraine shows that Vladimir Putin has an overarching goal: the restoration of the old Russian Empire with himself as Tsar.
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Everyone knows that George Washington led the Continental Army in the American Revolution and became the first President of the United States. Fewer know that it may have been a young Lieutenant Colonel George Washington who in 1754, twenty-two years before the American colonies declared independence, actually started the French and Indian War. In today's episode we look at Washington's role in starting the first truly global conflict.
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Since the last (and at the time final) episode of Mafia Week was so depressing, I felt like a transitional episode was needed. And there is no better transition than the wacky 1990 Steve Martin Mafia film "My Blue Heaven."
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Today we wrap up Mafia Week by debunking a myth that has taken hold in recent years: that the Mafia has ceased to exist as a criminal enterprise in the United States. Nothing could be further from the truth.
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As we continue Mafia Week, today's episode is on the lighter side (and probably should have been done in December). You may not think that a movie about the mob can also be a holiday classic; the three films in today's episode prove that is just not the case.
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As we continue Mafia Week, today we debunk three persistent myths about the mob that have entrenched themselves in the public imagination.
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Today is the start of Mafia Week at the podcast, and we start out with a film you all know. The Godfather is one of the greatest films ever made; it also, intentionally or not, totally revised the way we see the Mafia and its history. In today's episode we look at this revision and what it means for both history and us today.
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It's been a rough start to 2022 and we all need some good news for a change. So rather than busting myths about today's subject, we instead present five cool facts about the greatest American author ever: Ernest Hemingway.
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It's icy where I am today, which makes it the perfect time to head to the warm Caribbean and debunk some cherished myths about those most romanticized of maritime marauders: pirates.
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There is a common misconception that the 1980s were not a great literary decade, but it's simply not ture. Books and revisionist history...let's set that record straight.
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In today's episode we take a look Abraham Lincoln and the issue of slavery in America. Much has been said, much has been written, but what is the historical truth? Was he really an ardent abolitionist? Let's find out.
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We've talked in past episodes about great books about history, why you shoud read history, and most recently about the burning of books and the destruction of libraries as violent revisionist history. On today's Throwback Thursday episode we'll be discussing something that should be obvious, but maybe isn't: why libraries matter, now more than ever.
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Sometimes revisionist history is subtle, and sometimes it's absurdly obvious. Today we look at a case of the latter, from pillow salesman-turned-conspiracy theorist Mike Lindell.
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On today's "Sundays with the Saints" episode we meet a Bavarian priest who spent most of his life working tirelessly among immigrants in the United States, throughout the US Civil War, and during a tragic cholera outbreak in New Orleans. Let's meet Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos.
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In today's episode we look at a few facts about a largely forgotten war. Crimea is in the news today, and this is the perfect time to learn a little more about a conflict that raged there over 150 years ago.
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In today's episode we debunk three myths about a man who was once a sacred cow of American history: Robert E. Lee.
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I typically don’t do in-depth reviews of movies here, but after having finally watched the 2019 film "The Two Popes" on Netflix recently, I have to put down my thoughts about this fascinating, frustrating and seriously revisionist film.
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In today's Sundays with the Saints episode we meet a man who was a French priest, war hero, and dedicated servant of the orphans of Paris.
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In today's episode we turn once again to the great monarchs of England. This time we are debunking myths about the woman who was the daughter of Henry VIII and perhaps England's greatest ruler: Queen Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen.
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In today's Throwback Thursday epsisode, we are separating fact from fiction regarding a historical figure most of us know best from the novel "The Three Musketeers," or at least its film versions: Cardinal Richelieu.
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In today's episode we're looking once again at the American Revolution, but this time from a very different vantage point, one they never teach us about in school. Let's look at the colonists who remained loyal to the Crown.
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The start of a new year is the perfect time to use our "Sundays with the Saints" series to debunk a common myth about the saints: that they were always serious, always sour, and never, ever, funny. The evidence definitely shows otherwise.
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Today we debunk some persistent myths about one of the most famous women who ever lived: Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt
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The tragic sinking of RMS Titanic on the early morning of April 15, 1912 is one of the most famous maritime disasters in history. Almost since the moment the great ship slid beneath the waves rumors, myths, and outright lies have surrounded the event. Where does truth end and myth begin? Let’s take a look
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In today's episode we address a question that comes up more often than it should: does revisionist history really matter? It absolutely does, and we'll explain why.
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Today's "Sundays with the Saints" episode looks at the first US citizen canonized by the Catholic Church and the patron saint of immigrants. Let's meet St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, better known as Mother Cabrini.
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Happy New Year! I've talked before on this podcast about the importance of reading history. In today's episode, I offer five books I think everyone should read this year as they seek to understand true history. Some you may recognize, and some you may never have heard of, but all are worth your time.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode we're going back to the movies, this time to a uniquely American genre that has fallen out of favor in recent years. That needs to be corrected, because the Western can teach us a lot about history, while being great entertainment as well.
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In today's episode we debunk some popular myths about those marauders from the North: the Vikings.
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Today's "Sundays with the Saints" episode introduces a man from a largely forgotten period of English history we'll be looking at in depth later this week (myths and all). Let's meet St. Edmund Campion.
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Merry Christmas! We all know the Christmas story from Luke's gospel, but in honor of the holiday, today's special Christmas episode looks at a Christmas story you may not be familiar with.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode we're looking again at historical movies, this time the ever-popular war movie. Not all of these are completely historically accurate (some aren't at all) but they are ten of my favorites that can teach us about history while being great entertainment as well.
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Hollywood is great at entertaining, but often horrible at presenting historical events. In today's episode, which was the most played of 2021, we look at eight movies that got history really wrong.
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Though the Saints never sought first place in anything during their lives, some inevitably hold the distinction of being "first" in one way or another. For our weekly "Sundays with the Saints" episode, here is a short list of some saintly firsts.
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Today is Pope Francis' 85th birthday. Let's learn a little about the history-making 265th successor of St. Peter.
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In today's Throwback Thursday we debunk some cherished myths about the greatest empire the world has ever known: the Roman Empire.
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As we approach the end of another year, I want to take a moment to ask for your support for this podcast as we move into 2022. We'll be back to debunking myths in the next episode.
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Today is the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas. For our "Sundays with the Saints" episode we take a closer look at her appearance to St. Juan Diego 500 years ago.
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Rather than debunking Christmas myths (which we did in an earlier episode anyway), today we'll be looking at the origins of two of our most cherished and enduring Christmas traditions: the Christmas tree and the Nativity scene.
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In today's episode we combine two of the things I love most: debunking historical myths and Bruce Springsteen. More specifically, we'll look at the revisionist history that has sprung up around one of his most famous songs, "Born in the USA."
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It will be Christmas in a couple of weeks, and thus it’s the perfect time to debunk some long-held and long-cherished myths about the holiday.
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In today's Sundays With the Saints episode we meet a modern-day martyr who battled crime and corruption at the cost of his life. Meet Blessed Father Pino Puglisi.
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In today's episode we wrap up our short series on the JFK assassination conspiracy theories. We'll take a closer look at Lee Harvey Oswald as well as a few interesting and ironic tidbits you may not be aware of.
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This is the third installment in a short series about conspiracy theories and the role they play in revisionist history. Today's episode examines the film "JFK" by Oliver Stone, perhaps the worst case of revisionist history ever seen on film. And if all you know about the Kennedy assassination comes from this movie, prepare to be surprised
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This is the second installment in a short series about conspiracy theories and the role they play in revisionist history. Today's episode takes a closer look at three of the JFK assassination conspiracy theorists' favorite culprits: Fidel Castro, the military, and the Mafia.
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Today's episode is the first in a short series that will deal with the idea of conspiracy theories and their effects on revisionist history. Part 1 looks at what conspiracy theories are, why we're so taken with them, and the negative effects that they have. The next several episodes will deal with, and debunk, the myriad of conspiracy theories sparked by one historical event: the JFK assassination.
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To kick off the Christmas season (today being the first Sunday of Advent), our weekly "Sundays With the Saints" episode will look at one of our most treasured Christmas traditions and a saint's role in it. Let's meet Saint Boniface and learn how he helped bring us the Christmas tree.
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We all need a refuge sometimes, and today's episode is about the greatest refuge ever: the bookstore. And while an episode on the bookstore as a refuge may not specifically be about history, bookstores are where we get a lot of our information about history, so it fits here.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we take a critical look at a sacred cow in American "historical" programming: Schoolhouse Rock, which turned (believe it or not) 48 years old this year. And for listeners in the United States, Happy Thanksgiving!
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Today is the 58th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. This episode addresses three myths that have persisted over the decades since, all as the result of one hypothetical question: what if JFK had not died in Dallas on November 22, 1963?
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In today’s Sundays with the Saints episode we look at five biographies about popes and the history they were a part of, a history that they were both shaped by and ultimately helped to shape themselves.
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In today's episode we're back at the movies. This time we're looking at 15 great historical films from the glorious 1960s that everyone should see.
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In today’s episode we look at one of the all-time greats of literature, and a man who not only wrote novels about history but lived it as well. Let's meet Alexandre Dumas, author of "The Three Musketeers" and "The Count of Monte Cristo."
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When you're considered the "Father of the Nation," it's inevitable that some myths will spring up about you. Such is the case with George Washington, so let's debunk a few.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode we explore both some facts and some myths about the most forgotten war in American history: the War of 1812.
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We're just about two weeks from Thanksgiving Day here in the United States, so it's a great time to debunk some common Thanksgiving myths.
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In today's Sundays With the Saints episode we look at a saint who has, for several reasons, been largely forgotten today. This is a shame, and needs to be corrected. Let's meet Pope John Paul I, the Smiling Pope.
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In today's episode we debunk some persistent myths about the man many consider to be the greatest writer of all time: William Shakespeare.
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Over 300 years after the infamous Salem Witch Trials, the event remains shrouded in myth and misconception. In today's episode, we set the record straight.
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We tend to take the quotes we read from historical figures for granted, but we really shouldn't. In today's episode we look at just a few of the countless misquotes, misattributed quotes, and outright false quotes we have accepted as true for centuries.
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History can be revised not only by what is changed, but sometimes simply by what is forgotten. Today's episode addresses that by introducing you to the literary ambulance drivers of World War I. If you've never heard about these courageous volunteers who became the best-known authors of the 20th century, some of the names may surprise you.
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Today we're starting what may be a recurring Sunday feature, "Sunday with the Saints," where we look at great saints of history (and deal with any revisionism that crops up). For our first installment, we meet Pope St. Leo the Great, one of the most important men in both the history of the papacy and Christianity itself.
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We have talked on this podcast about many different ways history is revised and altered. In today's episode, we look at the most direct, destructive method: the burning of books and libraries.
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode we take a look at the man who is the literal poster boy of revisionist history. If you only know him as "that guy on the T-shirt," you're in for a surprise.
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Today's episode looks at how political correctness has invaded our study of history, and the consequences of allowing it to go unchallenged.
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In today's episode (a crossover from my Bookish podcast), we travel back to the glorious 1980s to re-discover (or maybe discover for the first time) a group of authors that history has been unbelievably unfair to. And as you'll learn in the episode, I hate the term Literary Brat Pack, but it's what they were called.
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In today's episode we look at five persistent myths about World War II that need to be corrected.
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In today's episode we look at a few facts and debunk three myths about a character who looms large (to say the least) in American History: Aaron Burr.
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In today's episode we tackle four pervasive myths about one of the most famous monarchs of all time: King Henry VIII of England.
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We all think we know the truth about the American Revolution, but do we really? In today's episode we debunk three prevasive myths (plus one) about America's favorite war.
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Since it's become something of a month-long celebration, it's not too early to talk briefly about the history, revisionist and otherwise, of Halloween. No ghosts here...just a jack o' lantern lit by facts. Enjoy.
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In today's episode we will set the historical record straight about a man who has been grossly misrepresented and unfairly libeled in the decades since he helped save hundreds of thousands of Jews from certain death at the hands of the Nazis: Pope Pius XII.
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In today's episode we wade into a myth so pervasive that almost everyone today accepts it as fact. Let's take a look at the Spanish Inquisition, and set the record straight.
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Sunday kicks off Banned Books Week in the United States. On the surface it may not seem like that has anything to do with revisionist history, but in reality it does. Let's look at how and why.
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Today's episode is about something all of us should be doing: reading history. We'll be talking about why you should be reading history (in both nonfiction and fiction), how to do it in a way that broadens your horizons rather than narrowing them, and why it's more fun than you ever imagined.
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The Godfather is one of the greatest films ever made; it also, intentionally or not, totally revised the way we see the Mafia and its history. In today's episode we look at this revision and what it means for both history and us today.
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In today's episode we're continue our look at historical movies, this time the ever-popular war movie. Not all of these are completely historically accurate (some aren't at all) but they are ten of my favorites that can teach us about history while being great entertainment as well.
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In today's episode we're going back to the movies, this time to a uniquely American genre that has fallen out of favor in recent years. That needs to be corrected, because the Western can teach us a lot about history, while being great entertainment as well.
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Few historical figures are as big a lightning rod centuries after their death as Christopher Columbus. Was he a hero, a villain, or both? Today's brief episode looks at that question.
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Today is the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. As we have done on this day since this podcast began, in this episode we introduce you to a little-known hero of that day who should never be forgotten: Rick Rescorla.
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There is no end to the amount of trivia and anectdotes about the pope and the papacy. In our first Trivia Thursday episode, we take a brief look at some of the most interesting papal trivia.
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In today's episode we return to the subject of the American Civil War, specifically an issue that is hotly debated today: Confederate monuments and statues in the public square. Let's look at the real history here; it may surprise you.
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Today's Sunday Ramble episode takes a brief look at what constitutes "popular" history and what makes it different from more academic history.
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The Catholic Church has played a pivotal role in our history for almost 2000 years. It is also the subject of more than a few myths that have led to something we just won't stand for here: revisionist history. Today we're going to dispel some of those myths.
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Hollywood doesn't care much about historical accuracy, and historically accurate movies aren't always great. The five we cover in today's episode are both accurate historically and excellent films as well.
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In today's episode we take a look at a neglected literary art form: the hagiography. Is it real history or pious hoax? Let's find out.
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We're taking a short break from history for a brief Public Service Announcement regarding the COVID vaccine. Back to history shortly.
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Today we revisit the most famous queen ever, Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt. In this episode, however, we will be looking at the controversy surrounding the casting of Gal Godot in the role of Cleopatra. It's always fun when history and movies collide.
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In today's epsisode we are separating fact from fiction regarding a historical figure most of us know best from the novel "The Three Musketeers," or at least its film versions: Cardinal Richelieu.
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In today's episode we dispel three persistent myths about the Vietnam War. At least one surprised even me.
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In today's episode, we separate the facts from the fiction regarding the most famous boy-king of all time: King Tutankhamun.
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In today's episode we embark on a voyage of debunking three persistent myths of the high seas from the Age of Sail.
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In today's episode we debunk some common myths about the greatest Roman in history: Julius Caesar.
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In today's episode we look at the Crusades, always a daunting and controversial subject, by dispelling three common myths about them that just won't go away.
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In today's episode we look at some essential books on Ernest Hemingway's time in Paris in the 1920s, a pivotal period in both world and literary history.
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As the title states, in today's episode I am taking a very brief break from debunking historical myths to ramble a bit about something I've rarely mentioned before on this podcast: the books that I've written. We'll be back to history later this week, and you can skip this one if you want to, but I hope you'll give it a listen. Here are the links to the books I mention in the episode: The Last Word: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692235388/ Writer in Residence: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692496572/ Book Town: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692142991/
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In today's episode we debunk some cherished myths about the greatest empire the world has ever known: the Roman Empire.
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Hollywood is great at entertaining, but often horrible at presenting historical events. In today's episode, we look at eight movies that got history really wrong.
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On this date in history, the great Ernest Hemingway was born. Let's meet a man who, while often shrounded in myth, was both a legend and one of the greatest writers of all time.
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In today's episode, we look at a myth that sprang up in Germany after World War I which directly led to the rise of Hitler and the Nazis: the myth of the "stab in the back."
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It's time again for the Sunday Ramble, and in today's episode we'll be looking at two favorite topics on this podcast - history and myths - but not in the way we normally do.
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In today's episode, we take a critical look at a sacred cow in American "historical" programming: Schoolhouse Rock, which turned (believe it or not) 48 years old this year.
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As we continue to wrestle with how best to reopen our schools in an ongoing pandemic, it's a good time to take a look at the first place most of us are exposed to both real history and revisionist history: the classroom. How do we get the textbooks and what information kids are taught? The answers may surprise you.
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We've talked in past episodes about great books about history, why you shoud read history, and most recently about the burning of books and the destruction of libraries as violent revisionist history. Today we'll be discussing something that should be obvious, but maybe isn't: why libraries matter, now more than ever.
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In today's episode we look at four battles that changed the course of European history and preserved western civilization as we know it. Many politically correct revisionists hope you'll forget these battles; we're here to make sure you don't.
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In today's Father's Day episode we're keeping it light. We'll be looking at the best and worst dads in literary history. Happy Father's Day!
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The Vietnam War has been discussed, debated, and written about more than any other conflict over the past 50 years, but one key player gets almost no mention. In today's episode we'll correct that, as we examine the role the Soviet Union played in the Vietnam War.
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In today's episode we debunk three pervasive and enduring myths about Martin Luther, hero of the Protestant Reformation.
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Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! Today's episode is a brief one about the best and worst moms in literature, mainly because there just aren't a lot of historical myths to debunk surrounding this day.
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In today's episode we look at a pivotal moment in US history: the Watergate scandal during the presidency of Richard M. Nixon. Several myths have grown up surrounding Watergate, and today we debunk them.
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Today is World Book Day, and in today's bonus episode we take a look back at an earlier discussion we had about books in translation. Books in translation can expand our worldview while entertaining us at the same time.
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In today's episode we take a look at one of the shortest wars in American history: the Spanish-American War. Even in a brief conflict, myths and misconceptions will arise. Let's address some of them.
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Today's brief episode is a quick update on some important, and I think very positive, changes coming to the podcast as we move forward. Also, as mentioned in the episode, our Facebook page is www.facebook.com/revisionisthistorypodcast. Check it out.
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In today's episode we debunk the persistent myth that the Victorian Age in England was one of total sexual repression. The facts are much more interesting.
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We're only a few days from Easter, which means it's time for our annual look at the actual historical facts behind the founding of some of the major Christian denominations. It may be a huge eye-opener for some of you, but then history always is.
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In today's episode we look at what you might not consider a source for great content about history: YouTube. There are some channels that aren't just informative, but also a lot of fun.
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In today's Sunday Ramble episode we look at the four US Presidents who won the Nobel Peace Prize.
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In today's episode we debunk some commonly-held myths about America's Founding Fathers.
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Today's brief episode is not about history, but rather about a new short story collection I just released. It does, however, tie into history in a roundabout way. You'll se why. We'll be back to debunking myths later this week. Here is the link mentioned in the episode. The new story collection, "Adventures in Bookselling," can be found at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WJRV7D7/
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Today's episode debunks some myths about our greatest president ever: Abraham Lincoln.
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In today's episode I address a ridiculous YouTube video ranking our greatest presidents. Why talk about this specific video? Because it's the one that caused me to start this podcast to debunk revisionist history in the first place.
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In today's Sunday Ramble, we're giving an update on an earlier episode urging you to support the people who bring you history every day: your local independent booksellers. If you are a long-time listener, you know how important books are for our knowledge of history, and preserving the businesses that bring us the most diverse points of view, historically and otherwise, is critical during the current COVID-19 crisis. I also tell you how you can help a bookstore that is itself a part of history. We'll get back to debunking historical myths next time.
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In today's episode we explore both some facts and some myths about the most forgotten war in American history: the War of 1812.
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As we start a new year, it's the perfect time to restart our book club. For January we'll be reading the excellent "Battle Cry of Freedom."
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Since this podcast started more than a year and a half ago, the episode “Was America Founded as a Christian Nation?” had stubbornly remained the most played. That, like many other things, changed late in 2020 when it was finally bumped from #1 by one about the man who dominated the news this year. 2020's top episode looks at an issue that isn't exactly revisionist history, but one that certainly facilitates it. That issue is willful historical ignorance, specifically on the part of the current President of the United States.
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Today's bonus episode is an admittedly shameless plug for another podcast I do that also has a decidedly historical aspect. It's called Everyday Saints, and can be heard at anchor.fm/everydaysaints. We'll be back to debunking myths in our next episode, but I hope you'll give this one a listen and also check out the Everyday Saints podcast as well.
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From the toppling of his statues to moves to rename cities named after him, few historical figures cause as much debate centuries after their death as Christopher Columbus. Was he a hero, or a villain, or both? Today's Columbus Day episode looks at that question.
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Since it's become something of a month long celebration, it's not too early to talk briefly about the history, revisionist and otherwise, of Halloween. No ghosts here...just a jack o' lantern lit by facts. Enjoy.
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Today is the start of Banned Books Week in the United States. On the surface it may not seem like that has anything to do with revisionist history, but in reality it does. Let's look at how and why.
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Today is the 19th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. In this episode, we introduce you to a hero of that day who should never be forgotten: Rick Rescorla.
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In today's World War One Wednesday episode we look at a myth that sprang up after the war which directly led to the rise of Hitler and the Nazis: the myth of the "stab in the back."
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It's time again for our Sunday Book Club discussion. Today we're wrapping up our look at Barbara Tuchman's classic work on the opening month of World War I, "The Guns of August." We also announce the next book we'll be reading.
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Today is Independent Bookstore Day across the United States, and today's episode looks at why our independent bookstores matter now more than ever. Ensuring they survive the current health and economic crisis is as important as the survival of any of our local small businesses, so support your local indie today.
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In our first World War I Wednesday episode we debunk the myth that the First World War, and its devastation, was confined to Europe and the Middle East, with no impact on Africa at all.
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It's time again for our Sunday Book Club discussion. Today we're looking at the third section of Barbara Tuchman's classic work on the opening month of World War I, "The Guns of August."
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Today we begin a new series that will air each Wednesday on the events, myths, and revisions of World War I. For most today it is one of the least-known conflicts of modern times, and given its impact on our world to the present day, we need to change that.
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Today's episode is both history and current events, because today we're looking at some myths about global pandemics of the past as well as debunking some about the current coronavirus, hopefully before they can become lodged in the historical record.
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This epsiode is the second installment of our new Sunday Book Club discussion. Today we're looking at the second section of Barbara Tuchman's classic work on the opening month of World War I, "The Guns of August."
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This epsiode is the first installment of our new Sunday Book Club discussion. Today we're looking at the first section of Barbara Tuchman's classic work on the opening month of World War I, "The Guns of August."
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This is a brief update (not a full-blown episode) on a scheduling change to our book club and a look ahead at what we'll be covering in the month ahead.
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In today's episode I am announcing the start of The Revisionist History Podcast Book Club (we'll shorten the name later). We'll do one historical book a month, with episodes covering parts of it each Saturday, so we can know the real history of a subject to better combat the myths. Our first book is Barbara Tuchman's World War One classic "The Guns of August." I hope you'll join us.
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There are some astonishing similarities between the response to the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic and the COVID-19 pandemic today. In today's episode we look at some of those similarities.
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In today's episode we correct some of the myths and revisions found in the hit Broadway musical "Hamilton."
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On this date in history, the great Ernest Hemingway was born. Let's meet a man who, while often shrounded in myth, was both a legend and one of the greatest writers of all time.
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We very rarely comment on current events, as this podcast focuses on history. Today, however, there was a case of some blatant (and ridiculous) revisionist history that demands a response.
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In today's Father's Day episode we're keeping it light. We'll be looking at the best and worst dads in literary history. Happy Father's Day!
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People today love to lament the lack of civility between our politicians, as if it's a new phenomenon. But is it? In today's epsiode we set that record straight.
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In today's episode we look at what you might not consider a source for great content about history: YouTube.
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In today's brief episode we're not debunking myths, but rather inviting you to check out our other podcast, Bookish. If you love history you should be a reader, and if you're a reader you'll love Bookish. It can be found at anchor.fm/bookish.
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Today's Throwback Thursday episode explores some of the causes of the fall of communism and the revisionist history that has sprung up in the short time since that event. We focus today on the role of Pope John Paul II, the Polish priest who became a saint.
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This bonus episode is a brief plea to all of you to not be taken in by the increasingly vocal coronavirus deniers on both social and mainstream media. This deadly global pandemic is no conspiracy.
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We normally do one Throwback Thursday episode a month, but given current events it seems like an appropriate time to look once again at Donald Trump and revisionist history.
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In today's episode we return to the subject of the American Civil War, specifically an issue that is hotly debated today: Confederate monuments and statues in the public square. Let's look at the real history here; it may surprise you.
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It's Easter weekend, which makes it the perfect time to bring back one of our most popular early episodes. We're looking at the actual historical facts behind the founding of some of the major Christian denominations. It may be a huge eye-opener for some of you, but then history always is.
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In today's episode, which I admit at the outset is a bit of a ramble, we look at an aspect of history unfolding every day as we watch: the effort by those in power to write the historical narrative of the COVID-19 pandemic in real-time.
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We're taking a short break from history this morning to urge you to support the people who bring you history every day: your local independent booksellers. If you are a long-time listener, you know how important books are for our knowledge of history, and preserving the businesses that bring us the most diverse points of view, historically and otherwise, is critical during the current COVID-19 crisis. Today I tell you how you can help...we'll get back to debunking historical myths next time. Stay safe and healthy.
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With the scourge that is the COVID-19 virus confining many of us to our homes, we are all looking for ways to pass the time as we try to stay safe and healthy. Thus, today's episode is a break from our usual historical myth busting to give you some book suggestions, specifically books in translation and how they can expand our worldview while entertaining us at the same time. And be warned, this episode comes with a challenge. It originally aired on my "Bookish" podcast (anchor.fm/bookish). We'll be back to straight history in our next episode. Stay safe and well my friends.
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Today's episode is both history and current events, because today we're looking at some myths about global pandemics of the past as well as debunking some about the current coronavirus, hopefully before they can become lodged in the historical record.
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Today we take a short break from debunking historical myths to give a brief update on the podcast thus far. Thanks for listening.
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In today's episode we look at the myth that has grown up around one of the towering figures of the 20th Century: the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan.
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Today we continue our look at myths about famous world leaders, this time with three myths about one of the most famous US Presidents ever: John F. Kennedy.
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In today's episode we're looking at a world leader who is systematically twisting history for his own ends: Vladimir Putin.
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Today's episode looks at an issue that isn't exactly revisionist history, but one that certainly facilitates it. That issue is willful historical ignorance, specifically on the part of the current President of the United States.
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With less than a week left in 2019, it's time to take a look back at what has gone on with the podcast this year and to give you some cool stats as well.
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Since we're only a few days from Christmas, rather than debunking Christmas myths (which we did in an earlier episode anyway), we'll be looking at the origins of two of our most cherished and enduring Christmas traditions: the Christmas tree and the Nativity scene.
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Today's episode is a very brief educational rant for the countless people out there celebrating President Trump's removal from office following his impeachment today. Guess what? That's not how impeachment works.
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It's almost Christmas, and thus the perfect time to debunk some long-held and long-cherished myths about the holiday.
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This is a bonus episode that dovetails with the most recent episode on reading history. 100 years ago, a woman opened a bookstore and became the advocate for writers she knew, including Hemingway, Joyce, and Fitzgerald. She is truly the Patron Saint of Booksellers...meet Sylvia Beach.
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This week marks the 56th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, which makes it the perfect time to revisit 2 of our earliest episodes which dealt with the conspiracy theories that persist to this day. This is Part Two.
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This week marks the 56th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, which makes it the perfect time to revisit 2 of our earliest episodes which dealt with the conspiracy theories that persist to this day. This is Part One.
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We couldn't let October pass without talking at least briefly about the history, revisionist and otherwise, of Halloween. No ghosts here...just a jack o' lantern lit by facts. Enjoy.
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Today's episode is the first in a new segment that will air on the first Thursday of each month. It is called Throwback Thursday (original, I know) and it looks back at a past episode you might have missed. The inagural episode examines the film "JFK" by Oliver Stone, perhaps the worst case of revisionist history ever seen on film. And if all you know about the Kennedy assassination comes from this movie, prepare to be surprised.
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Today is the start of Banned Books Week in the United States. On the surface it may not seem like that has anything to do with revisionist history, but in reality it does. Let's look at how and why.
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Today is the 18th anniversary of the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center. In this episode, we introduce you to a hero of that day who should never be forgotten: Rick Rescorla.
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Today's episode comes sooner than I expected, and on a far different topic, because there is actually revisionist history in today's breaking news. Let's set that record straight.
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Today's episode is the start of a short series about the causes of the fall of communism and some of the revisionist history that has sprung up in the short time since that event. We begin with the role of Pope John Paul II, the Polish priest who became a saint.
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Today's episode looks at the actual historical facts behind the founding of some of the major Christian denominations. It may be a huge eye-opener for some of you, but then history always is.
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In today's episode we wrap up our short series on the JFK assassination conspiracy theories. We'll take a closer look at Lee Harvey Oswald as well as a few interesting and ironic tidbits you may not be aware of.
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This is the third installment in a short series about conspiracy theories and the role they play in revisionist history. Today's episode examines the film "JFK" by Oliver Stone, perhaps the worst case of revisionist history ever seen on film. And if all you know about the Kennedy assassination comes from this movie, prepare to be surprised.
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This is the second installment in a short series about conspiracy theories and the role they play in revisionist history. Today's episode takes a closer look at three of the conspiracy theorist's favorite culprits: Fidel Castro, the military, and the Mafia.
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Today we have the first of two episodes that will deal with the idea of conspiracy theories and their effects on revisionist history. Part 1 looks at what conspiracy theories are, why we're so taken with them, and the negative effects that they have. Part 2 will deal with the granddaddy of all conspiracy theories: the JFK assassination.
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In today's episode we take a look at the man who is the literal poster boy of revisionist history. If you only know him as "that guy on the T-shirt," you're in for a surprise.
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In today's episode The Revisionist History podcast, we tackle a burning question in our national discourse today: was America founded as a Christian Nation?
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Setting the historical record straight, no matter who it offends, and making history fun (and funny) in the process.
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