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Our Fake History

A podcast about myths we think are history and history that might be hidden in myths! Awesome stories that really (maybe) happened!

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01:27:50

Episode #230- Why President McKinley? (Part I)

Our Fake History ·

2025/06/17

It turns out a growing number of American conservatives, including Republican strategist Karl Rove, have been attempting to revive McKinley's reputation for years. What do they see in this turn-of-the-century politician?

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00:34:40

Bonus Episode- Selkies, Spectacles, and Satire

Our Fake History ·

2025/06/10

In this Bonus Episode Sebastian takes questions about his recent exploration of mermaid mythology.

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01:30:32

Episode #229- Real Mermaids?

Our Fake History ·

2025/06/03

As European ships started stared exploring more distant waters, tales of mermaid encounters became increasingly common.

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01:19:00

Episode #228- You Talkin' About Myths, Baby? (ft. Liv...

Our Fake History ·

2025/05/20

In this interview episode Sebastian speaks with podcaster, author, and host of Let's Talk About Myths, Baby Liv Albert.

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00:41:43

Bonus Episode- Helots, Spartan Women, and Historical...

Our Fake History ·

2025/05/13

In this bonus episode Sebastian responds to listener questions and comments about the Spartan series.

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01:44:33

Episode #227- What is the Spartan Mirage? (Part III)

Our Fake History ·

2025/05/06

Almost everything about the Battle of Thermopylae has been exaggerated and distorted. Who were the real heroes?

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01:19:14

Episode #226- What is the Spartan Mirage? (Part II)

Our Fake History ·

2025/04/22

According to some ancient sources the Spartans were incorruptible, never took bribes, and equally divided their land among the elite Spartiates. Is any of that true?

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01:25:32

Episode #225- What is the Spartan Mirage? (Part I)

Our Fake History ·

2025/04/08

Is everything we know about the Spartans little more than a collection of historical myths?

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01:09:40

OFH Throwback- Episode #72- Did Emperor Hadrian...

Our Fake History ·

2025/04/01

In this throwback episode Sebastian takes you back to the start of Season 4 to explore the historical reputation of the Roman Emperor Hadrian.

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01:37:04

Episode #224- What's True About Al Capone? (Part III)

Our Fake History ·

2025/03/25

Who brought down Al Capone? Was it Eliot Ness and his storied “Untouchables” or is their story the result of distorted memoire written by washed-up glory-hound?

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01:17:27

Episode #223- What's True About Al Capone? (Part II)

Our Fake History ·

2025/03/12

If you get your history from watching gangster movies, then you might be under the impression that Al Capone singlehandedly started Chicago's Beer Wars. That is certainly what is suggested by the 1932 gangster classic Scarface. The truth is considerably more complicated. Chicago's gang wars were messy multi-factional conflicts that can remind you of Japan's Warring States period. Al Capone was right in the middle of this wave of violence, but should he be blamed for it? Tune-in and find out how

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01:24:35

Episode #222- What's True About Al Capone? (Part I)

Our Fake History ·

2025/02/26

The life of the gangster Al Capone could be understood as a violent expression of the American Dream. A poor kid from Brooklyn, born to immigrant parents, used his wits, fists, and a certain ruthless determination to build an empire. The underworld figure has been the fodder for countless, books and biopics, not to mention inspiring a rogues gallery of fictional crime bosses. As you might expect his life is filled with elaborate legends and colorful myths. Capone was also a savvy manipulator of the

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01:01:24

OFH Throwback- Episode #24- Did Ty Cobb Kill a Guy?

Our Fake History ·

2025/02/19

In this throwback episode Sebastian take you back to Season One and Episode #24. Ty Cobb has been remembered as one of baseball’s greatest villains. Despite being universally recognized as one of the game’s most talented players, Ty Cobb is mostly remembered as a violent racist who was hated by all who knew him. However, a new biography is claiming that Ty Cobb’s reputation was unfairly tarnished by an unscrupulous biographer looking to make a name for himself by exposing the “real Ty Cobb”. Was Ty

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01:36:17

Episode #221- Did India's Thugs Really Exist? (Part II)

Our Fake History ·

2025/02/12

In the early 19th century central India was one of the most dangerous places a person could travel. Murders and robberies were incredibly common. Every year dozens, sometimes hundreds, of bodies were found in shallow graves near the highways. These unfortunate travelers were often the victims of gangs of murderous bandits. But who were these killers? The British authorities came to believe that these highway murders were the work of an India-wide network of cultists known as Thugs. But were the

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01:17:47

Episode #220- Did India's Thugs Really Exist? (Part I)

Our Fake History ·

2025/01/29

In 1830 an anonymous letter was published in the Calcutta Literary Gazette warning that India was being threatened by a horrifying cult of murderers. These stranglers were known as Thugs and according to the letter they represented the single greatest threat to law and order in the country. These Thugs apparently worshipped the Hindu goddess Kali and performed their crimes in her name. This letter motivated the British authorities to take immediate action against this group. However, many scholar

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01:32:34

Episode #219- Who Was the Real Mulan?

Our Fake History ·

2025/01/15

The story of Mulan might be the best known piece of Chinese folklore. In China the story has been around for over 1500 years and has inspired dozens of poems, songs, plays, and films. Thanks to Disney, Mulan has become an international icon. The story of a young girl disguising herself as a male soldier to save her father from the military draft has proved to be surprisingly sturdy. However, many in China have complained that western adaptations of the tale misunderstand the source material. Some

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01:01:44

OFH Throwback- Episode #47- Who Was the Queen of the...

Our Fake History ·

2025/01/08

In this throwback episode Sebastian takes you back to Season 2 and Episode #47. Piracy on the high seas has existed for as long as human beings have had boats. For most of history these maritime marauders were almost exclusively men. However, there have also been a handful of notable women who lived the pirate life. Their stories can often blur the line between myth and history. Tune in and find out how severed ears, guardian lizards, and the real life Captain Jack Sparrow all play a role in the

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01:43:53

Episode #218- Did the Siege of Constantinople Even...

Our Fake History ·

2024/12/31

The second Arab siege of Constantinople should probably just be called the "real" Arab siege of Constantinople. In 717 the Umayyad Caliphate seriously threatened the continued existence of the Roman Empire by besieging the capital from both land and sea. The the army of the Caliphate vastly outnumbered the Roman defenders. But the Romans still had a few tricks up their sleeves. The formidable Theodosian walls, the horrifying flaming liquid known as Greek Fire, and one most slippery men to ever be

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01:28:17

Episode #217- Did the Siege of Constantinople Even...

Our Fake History ·

2024/12/18

In the 670's something was brewing in the eastern Mediterranean. The Umayyad caliphate had built an impressive navy and was scoring victories at sea over the Roman empire. It looked like the Caliphate was ready to make a move against the Roman capital of Constantinople. But did they? Our sources tell us wildly different things. Was there a seven year siege? A four year siege? No siege at all? Tune-in and find out how sassy Edward Gibbon, unreliable churchmen, and ambiguous fire ships all play a role

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00:00

Introducing: History's Youngest Heroes from the BBC

Our Fake History ·

2024/12/16

Check out this trailer for a new history podcast from the BBC. Actress Nicola Coughlan, from Bridgerton and Derry Girls, hosts History’s Youngest Heroes – a podcast telling twelve true stories of rebellion, risk and the radical power of youth. Nicola Coughlan shares inspiring tales of both famous and forgotten young heroes – like Audrey Hepburn, who took on the Nazis during World War Two before becoming a Hollywood Star – and Nelson Mandela, who was only a young activist when attempting to overthrow

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