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The Revisionist History Podcast

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Aug 26, 2023 • 13min

Fifteen Outstanding Historical Films from the 1960s You Should See

For this Saturday's episode, we're back at the movies. This time, we're looking at 15 great historical films from the glorious 1960s that everyone should see.
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Aug 25, 2023 • 12min

Five Pop Culture Urban Legends Gen X Kids Actually Believed

Debunking five urban legends believed by Generation X kids in the '70s and '80s, including the death of Mikey from the Life Cereal Commercial and the ghost in 'Three Men and a Baby'. Also discusses the alleged curse of the 'Poltergeist' series and the satanic message in 'Stairway to Heaven' by Led Zeppelin.
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Aug 24, 2023 • 9min

Throwback Thursday: Politicians Insulting Each Other Is Nothing New

People today love to lament the lack of civility between our politicians, as if it's a new phenomenon. But is it? In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we set that record straight as we head into another election season.
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Aug 23, 2023 • 8min

Three Myths About George Washington

When you're considered the "Father of the Nation," it's inevitable that some myths will spring up about you. Such is the case with George Washington, so let's debunk a few.
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Aug 22, 2023 • 5min

Tuesday Book Review: 'Edmund Campion - A Life'

Today's Tuesday Book Review looks at a biography of a man from a period of English history few know about, written by one of the great novelists of the 20th century.
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Aug 20, 2023 • 6min

Sundays with the Saints: St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

Today's "Sundays with the Saints" episode looks at the first US citizen canonized by the Catholic Church and the patron saint of immigrants. Let's meet St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, better known as Mother Cabrini.
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Aug 19, 2023 • 9min

Historical Revisions in the Broadway Musical 'Hamilton'

This podcast challenges the historical revisions in the Broadway musical 'Hamilton', exploring the inaccuracies in the portrayal of a love triangle. It also delves into three specific historical inaccuracies in the musical and clarifies the real cause of the infamous Hamilton-Burr duel. Additionally, it introduces Spotify for Podcasters and discusses monetization opportunities through ads and subscriptions.
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Aug 18, 2023 • 9min

Friday Flashback: Five Myths About William Shakespeare

Debunking myths surrounding the legendary writer William Shakespeare, including the belief that he didn't write his own works, exploring conspiracy theories, his education, and the lack of biographical information. The hosts encourage listeners to give Shakespeare another chance
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Aug 16, 2023 • 10min

People Trying to Censor Books Have Learned Nothing From History

Censorship has ramped up in our school libraries recently. In today's episode, we look at the fact that these censors have learned nothing from the history of past attempts to censor what we read and listen to.
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Aug 15, 2023 • 8min

Five Excellent Books on History You Should Read

I've talked before on this podcast about the importance of reading history. In today's episode, I offer five books I think everyone should read as they seek to understand true history. Some you may recognize, and some you may never have heard of, but all are worth your time.

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