Our Fake History
A podcast about myths we think are history and history that might be hidden in myths!
Latest Episodes
Apr 21, 2026 · 1H 25M
Episode #249 - Who Built Rome? (ft. Dr. Emma Southon)
The Roman Empire is often remembered for it's grand works of architecture and formidable military.
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Apr 14, 2026 · 35M
Bonus Episode - Minor Miners, Activist Entertainers, and Spanish Painters
In this bonus episode Sebastian takes question from the listeners about the recent episodes on Henry Box Brown and Snow White.
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Apr 07, 2026 · 1H 22M
Episode #248 - Was There a Real Snow White?
The Brothers Grimm once write that "Snow White" was Germany's best known folktale. When the beloved fairytale served as the inspiration for the famous 1937…
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Mar 24, 2026 · 1H 29M
Episode #247 - Was Box Brown Magically Emancipated?
One of the most celebrated stories from the Underground Railroad is that of Henry Box Brown, the man who mailed himself to freedom.
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Top Episodes
2024-05-15 00:24:52
Episode #203- What Was the Great East Asian War? (Part III)
In the Imjin year of 1592 the Japanese orchestrated a blitzkreig invasion of Korea. Within just two months they had captured both Seoul and Pyongyang.
2024-01-10 04:23:02
Episode #194- Who Killed Mozart? (Part III)
In 1791 Wolfgang Mozart was one the verge of a comeback. After being the toast of Vienna for half a decade, his music was starting…
2022-11-01 23:03:52
Episode #165- What Was The Galileo Affair? (Part III)
There is a story that as Galileo stood in front of the Inquisition and listened as they declared that the Earth did not revolve around…
2022-07-27 04:11:04
Episode #160- Who Knows Toronto?
In this SUPER SIZED season finale Sebastian explores the many myths and misconceptions about the city of Toronto.
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40M·Mar 17
Bonus Episode - Disappearing Doppelgängers, Viking Thralls, and the Comedy of the Sagas
In this bonus episode Sebastian takes questions about the recent series on the Viking voyages to North America.
1H 24M·Mar 11
Episode #246 - How Far Did the Vikings Voyage? (Part III)
1H 16M·Feb 24
Episode #245 - How Far Did the Vikings Voyage? (Part II)
1H 20M·Feb 10
Episode #244 - How Far Did the Vikings Voyage? (Part I)
35M·Feb 03
Bonus Episode - Ponzi Empires, Thieving Saints, and Skin Grafts
1H 22M·Jan 28
Episode #243 - What Was Ponzi's Scheme? (Part II)
1H 21M·Jan 13
Episode #242 - What Was Ponzi's Scheme? (Part I)
37M·Dec 30
Bonus Episode - Grisly Trophies, Evil Cowboys, and Questionable Mascots
1H 18M·Dec 16
Episode #241 - Who Invented the Wild West? (Part II)
1H 17M·Dec 03
Episode #240 - Who Invented the Wild West? (Part I)