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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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01:24:39

Episode #241 - Who Invented the Wild West? (Part II)

Our Fake History ·

2025/12/16

Buffalo Bill's Wild West first started touring outdoor arenas in 1883. What started as a western themed circus soon grew in ambition. In the quest to appeal to respectable middle-class family audiences Buffalo Bill was soon promoting his show as an educational experience. The Wild West was supposedly an authentic exhibition of Western American history and culture. Elaborate historical reenactments became key parts of the program. However, these reenactments were rarely accurate and were often

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01:21:33

Episode #240 - Who Invented the Wild West? (Part I)

Our Fake History ·

2025/12/02

Buffalo Bill would eventually develop his frontiersman act into the Wild West Show, an outdoor exposition that was part circus, part rodeo, and part historical reenactment.

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00:35:42

Bonus Episode - Messy Duels, Welsh Pride, and Famous...

Our Fake History ·

2025/11/25

In this bonus episode Sebastian takes questions about the recent episodes on Thailand's legendary elephant duels and the seafaring Welsh Prince Madoc. The host does his best to pinpoint the "real" last elephant duel and takes questions from a practicing druid. We also hear from a Welsh listener with some fascinating thoughts about the Madoc episode.Join us in Greece in 2026! Check out the itinerary and book HERE! Check out the merch at out T-Public store HERE! See Privacy Policy at

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01:20:48

Episode #239 - Did a Welsh Prince Beat Columbus to...

Our Fake History ·

2025/11/18

There's a story that in the year 1170 a Prince from Wales, named Madoc, led a group of Welsh colonists over the Atlantic to North America. This group allegedly mingled with the local indigenous people and eventually assimilated into their culture. However, they left behind their language. For centuries it was believed that a lost tribe of welsh-speaking indigenous people lived somewhere in America. Is there anything to the legend of Prince Madoc or is this just a strange case of fake history

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01:21:33

Episode #238 - What Was the Last Elephant Duel?

Our Fake History ·

2025/11/04

One of the most pivotal moments in the history of Thailand was the Battle of Nong Sarai in 1593. This confrontation between the Burmese Tuangoo Dynasty and the proto-Thai kingdom of Ayutthaya is remembered as the setting for an epic elephant duel. King Naresuan of Ayutthaya was said to have challenged the Burmese crown prince to single combat on elephant back. His victory that day become symbolic of Thailand's independent spirit. However, there are at least ten different accounts of what actually

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00:38:20

Bonus Episode - Rabid Vampires, Drunk Witches, and...

Our Fake History ·

2025/10/28

In this Bonus Episode Sebastian takes questions from listeners about the recent episodes on Werewolves and Witches. Sebastian explores the connection between rabies outbreaks and vampire/werewolf mythology. Listeners weigh in on the psychological meaning of the Egyptian god Anubis. We break down some witchy myths associated with English alewives and explore the inspiration for Shakespeare's witches. Tune-in and find out how vampire panics, furry psychopomps, and pointy hats all play a role in the

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01:24:37

Episode #237 - What is the Hammer of the Witches?

Our Fake History ·

2025/10/21

In 1487 a scandal prone Dominican inquisitor published one of the most notorious witch-hunting manuals in history. The Malleus Maleficarum, or Hammer of the Witches, argued that Europe was under siege by witches and that these witches were almost exclusively female. The book was one of the first widely available texts that presented witchcraft as a uniquely female evil. By the end of 1500's women had become the main victims of the most outrageous witch-hunts, accounting for 85% of all people who

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01:24:42

Episode #236 - Real Werewolves?

Our Fake History ·

2025/10/07

Could Werewolf stories reflect a distant, if blurry, historical memory?

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00:31:39

Bonus Episode - Marble Thieves, Museums, and Dictators

Our Fake History ·

2025/09/30

In this bonus episode Sebastian answers questions from listeners about the recent series on the Parthenon Marbles.

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01:28:15

Episode #235 - Was The Parthenon Robbed? (Part II)

Our Fake History ·

2025/09/23

The Parthenon Sculptures have been hugely controversial objects from the moment that they arrived in England. The British public has long been split over the morality of keeping these famous works of art in London. In the early 1800's the famous poet Lord Byron went so far as to write angry poems castigating Lord Elgin for defiling Athena's temple. Over the last 200 years the topic of the sculptures has remained a perennial topic of public debate. Where are we at with that debate in 2025? Tune-in

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01:21:29

Episode #234 - Was The Parthenon Robbed? (Part I)

Our Fake History ·

2025/09/09

The debate around the Parthenon sculptures has been clouded by many historical myths and misconceptions. Should the marbles remain in the British Museum, or should they be returned to Athens?

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00:56:54

OFH Throwback - Episode #50 - Was There a Real Robin...

Our Fake History ·

2025/09/02

In this throwback episode Sebastian takes you to the conclusion of this fan-favorite season 3 series. Almost as long as people have been telling stories about Robin Hood, historians have been trying to find the real person who inspired the legend. Over the centuries dozens of researchers have cooked up elaborate theories in an attempt to locate the man who became the myth. Were any of them successful in finding a “real” Robin Hood? Tune-in and find out how piggy-back-rides, dog-summoners, and fake

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01:02:18

OFH Throwback - Episode #49 - Was There a Real Robin...

Our Fake History ·

2025/08/26

In this throwback episode Sebastian takes you back to this fan favorite episode from Season 3. Robin Hood is easily one of the most beloved characters in English storytelling. For centuries the forest outlaw has been the ultimate hero of the downtrodden. He steals from the rich, gives to the poor, and resists tyranny in all of its forms. But, is Robin Hood just a fictional character, or could there have been a real person who inspired the legend? By taking a close look at the earliest Robin Hood

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00:05:06

Introducing: CONSPIRACY THEORIES, CULTS, AND CRIMES

Our Fake History ·

2025/08/21

From Jonestown to Heaven’s Gate, to the Octopus Murders and the Waco Siege, the world is full of deception, manipulation, and destruction. Listen to Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes every Wednesday as we explore the real people at the center of the world’s most shocking secrets and nefarious organizations. Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes is a Crime House original powered by PAVE Studios. Follow the show now so you don’t miss a single story. LISTEN NOW

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01:07:56

OFH Throwback - Episode #56 - Who Was Japan's...

Our Fake History ·

2025/08/19

In this throwback episode Sebastian takes you back to the conclusion of one of OFH's most popular series.

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01:07:05

OFH Throwback - Episode #55 - Who Was Japan's...

Our Fake History ·

2025/08/12

In this throwback episode Sebastian revisits an incredibly fun series from Season 3: the samurai swordsman Miyamoto Musashi.

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01:23:15

Episode #233 - Is The Wizard of Oz Secretly About...

Our Fake History ·

2025/07/29

It's been argued that hidden in the text of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a subtle allegory that satirizes the politics of late 19th century America.

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00:34:24

Bonus Episode - Cuban Conspiracies and Schoolyard Chants

Our Fake History ·

2025/07/22

In this Bonus Episode Sebastian answers questions from listeners about the recent series on President McKinley.

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01:37:57

Episode #232- Why President McKinley? (Part III)

Our Fake History ·

2025/07/15

It's impossible to assess the historical reputation of President William McKinley without tangling with the Spanish-American War. In this final part of the William McKinley trilogy Sebastian gets into the debate around what actually lead to the war. Could a war with Spain have been avoided? Was McKinley pushed into it by a manipulative American press? How did the outcome of the "splendid little war" change America, McKinley, and the world? Tune-in and find out how jingoes, yellow journalism, and the

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01:21:00

Episode #231- Why President McKinley? (Part II)

Our Fake History ·

2025/07/01

The 1896 election of William McKinley has been noted as an inflection point in American politics. But, historians are often conflicted about what story they want to tell.

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