

The Revisionist History Podcast
Paul
Setting the historical record straight, no matter who it offends, and making history fun (and sometimes funny) in the process.
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May 29, 2023 • 8min
Three Myths About Aaron Burr
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.

May 28, 2023 • 5min
Sundays with the Saints: St. Francis Xavier
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.

May 27, 2023 • 8min
Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the USA' is Still Misunderstood Today
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."

May 24, 2023 • 7min
Debunking the Myth that the USSR Could Have Won WWII Alone
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.

May 22, 2023 • 6min
A Different Kind of Mafia Film
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.

May 20, 2023 • 17min
Lee Harvey Oswald Acted Alone: JFK Assassination Conspiracy Theories Debunked
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.

May 19, 2023 • 18min
The Conspiracy Theory Goes Hollywood: Oliver Stone's Film 'JFK'
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.

May 18, 2023 • 27min
Castro, the Military, and the Mafia: Three JFK Assassination Conspiracy Theories Debunked
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.

May 17, 2023 • 13min
Conspiracy Theories and Revisionist History: A Short Series
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.

May 15, 2023 • 8min
Facts and Myths About King Tut
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.