The Revisionist History Podcast

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Three Myths About Aaron Burr May 29, 2023

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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.

Sundays with the Saints: St. Francis Xavier May 28, 2023

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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.

Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the USA' is Still Misunderstood Today May 27, 2023

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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."

Debunking the Myth that the USSR Could Have Won WWII Alone May 24, 2023

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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.

A Different Kind of Mafia Film May 22, 2023

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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.

Lee Harvey Oswald Acted Alone: JFK Assassination Conspiracy Theories Debunked May 20, 2023

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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.

The Conspiracy Theory Goes Hollywood: Oliver Stone's Film 'JFK' May 19, 2023

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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.

Castro, the Military, and the Mafia: Three JFK Assassination Conspiracy Theories Debunked May 18, 2023

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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.

Conspiracy Theories and Revisionist History: A Short Series May 17, 2023

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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.

Facts and Myths About King Tut May 15, 2023

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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 Tutankhamum, better known to history as King Tut.