The Revisionist History Podcast

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**The Revisionist History Podcast**

Setting the historical record straight, no matter who it offends, and making history fun (and sometimes funny) in the process.

Latest Episodes:

Throwback Thursday: Five Myths About the Vikings Jul 13, 2023

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In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we debunk five popular myths about those marauders from the North: the Vikings.

The Film that Changed the Way We View the Mafia Jul 12, 2023

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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.

Tuesday Book Review: People of the Book Jul 11, 2023

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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.

Based on True Events vs. Inspired by True Events Jul 10, 2023

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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.

Blessed Miguel Pro, Hero of the Cristero War Jul 09, 2023

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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.

Three Enduring Myths About Martin Luther Jul 08, 2023

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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.

Three Persistent Myths About Texas Jul 07, 2023

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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.

Four Myths About Queen Elizabeth I Jul 05, 2023

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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.

Three Myths About America's Founding Fathers on the 4th of July Jul 04, 2023

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In today's 4th of July episode, we debunk some commonly-held myths about America's Founding Fathers.

Three Myths About the American Revolution Jul 03, 2023

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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.