The Revisionist History Podcast

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

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.