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Setting the historical record straight, no matter who it offends, and making history fun (and sometimes funny) in the process. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support

The Revisionist History Podcast Paul

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.3 • 18 Ratings

Setting the historical record straight, no matter who it offends, and making history fun (and sometimes funny) in the process. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support

    An Brief Update

    An Brief Update

    Today's brief episode gives a long overdue update.

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    • 4 min
    Throwback Thursday: Five Films That Got History Right

    Throwback Thursday: Five Films That Got History Right

    Hollywood doesn't care much about historical accuracy, and historically accurate movies aren't always great. The five we cover in today's Throwback Thursday episode are both accurate historically and excellent films as well.

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    • 6 min
    Myths About the War of 1812

    Myths About the War of 1812

    In today's episode, we explore both some facts and some myths about the most forgotten war in American history: the War of 1812.

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    • 7 min
    Meet Sir Thomas More

    Meet Sir Thomas More

    In today's episode, we travel back to the time of King Henry VIII of England to meet a man who took a conscientious stand against the king and paid the ultimate price.

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    • 8 min
    Myths About Sex in the Victorian Age

    Myths About Sex in the Victorian Age

    In today's episode, we debunk the persistent myth that the Victorian Age in England was one of total sexual repression. The facts are much more interesting.

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    • 8 min
    The Christmas Story You May Not Have Heard Before

    The Christmas Story You May Not Have Heard Before

    Merry Christmas! We all know the Christmas story from Luke's gospel, but in honor of the holiday, today's special Christmas episode looks at a Christmas story you may not be familiar with.

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    • 4 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
18 Ratings

18 Ratings

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The music is awful

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