

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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Aug 3, 2023 • 7min
Throwback Thursday: Polish Cavalry Never Charged Nazi Tanks
In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we take on a myth that somehow still persists despite being debunked numerous times: the claim that Polish cavalry units charged German tanks during the invasion of Poland in World War II.

Aug 1, 2023 • 9min
Tuesday Book Review: A Brief History of Penguin Paperbacks
In a slight departure from our regular Tuesday book review epsiode, today we'll be looking at the history of Penguin Paperbacks, as well as some of their awesome offerings.

Jul 31, 2023 • 8min
The Overlooked Role the Soviet Union Played in the Vietnam War
The Vietnam War has been discussed, debated, and written about more than any other conflict over the past 50 years, but one key player gets almost no mention. In today's episode, we'll correct that as we examine the role the Soviet Union played in the Vietnam War.

Jul 30, 2023 • 6min
Sundays with the Saints: Five Superb Biographies About the Popes
In today’s Sundays with the Saints episode, we look at five biographies about popes and the history they were a part of, a history that they were both shaped by and ultimately helped to shape themselves.

Jul 29, 2023 • 10min
Why Our Libraries Matter Now More Than Ever
We've talked in past episodes about great books about history and why you should read history. Today, we'll be discussing something that should be obvious, but maybe isn't: why libraries matter, perhaps now more than ever.

Jul 28, 2023 • 6min
How Springsteen Brought Down the Berlin Wall
In today's episode (because it's Friday), we look at the pivotal role played by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Jul 27, 2023 • 10min
Throwback Thursday: Four Battles That Changed European History
In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we look at four battles that changed the course of European history and preserved western civilization as we know it. Many politically correct revisionists hope you'll forget these battles; we're here to make sure you don't.

Jul 26, 2023 • 8min
The 1980s Actually Were a Literary Decade
There is a common misconception that the 1980s were not a great literary decade, but it's simply not true. In today's episode, we set that record straight.

Jul 25, 2023 • 13min
Tuesday Book Review: Around the World in 80 Books
In today's Tuesday Book Review episode, we take a look at books in translation. Books in translation can expand our worldview while entertaining us at the same time and can shed light on history in a way that a textbook never can.

Jul 24, 2023 • 7min
Myths About Ancient Rome
Today, we debunk some persistent myths about the greatest empire the world has ever known: the Roman Empire.