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The Revisionist History Podcast

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Oct 9, 2023 • 9min

A Look at Christopher Columbus on Columbus Day

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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Oct 8, 2023 • 11min

Sundays with the Saints: St. Augustine

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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Oct 5, 2023 • 9min

Throwback Thursday: Four Myths About the Titanic

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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Oct 3, 2023 • 8min

It's Never Too Early To Debunk Myths About Halloween

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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Oct 1, 2023 • 6min

Sundays with the Saints: St. Ambrose

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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Sep 30, 2023 • 10min

Banned Books Week Starts Tomorrow

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.
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Sep 29, 2023 • 5min

The Man Who Might Have Ended the Civil War Two Years Sooner

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.
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Sep 28, 2023 • 7min

Throwback Thursday: Four Myths About the Salem Witch Trials

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.
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Sep 27, 2023 • 17min

Che Guevara, the Poster Boy of Revisionist History

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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Sep 26, 2023 • 7min

Author Profile: Alexandre Dumas

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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