Our Fake History

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

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

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

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

Episode #219 - Who Was the Real Mulan?

OFH Throwback- Episode #47- Who Was the Queen of the Pirates?

Episode #218 - Did the Siege of Constantinople Even Happen? (Part III)

This episode explores the historical reality and myths surrounding the sieges of Constantinople, focusing specifically on the events of 670 and 717 AD. Against the backdrop of the ongoing conflicts between the Byzantine Empire and the Umayyad Caliphate, the podcast investigates the reliability of historical sources, pa...

Episode #217- Did the Siege of Constantinople Even Happen? (Part II)

This episode explores the historical accuracy of the first Arab siege of Constantinople, challenging traditional narratives. Against the backdrop of existing historical biases portraying both the Byzantine Empire and early Muslim empires negatively, the host questions the widely accepted notion of a seven-year siege. M...

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Episode #216 - Did the Siege of Constantinople Even Happen? (Part I)

This episode explores the historical and religious significance of cities as potential triggers for apocalyptic events. The podcast begins by discussing various cultural interpretations of the end of the world, including Norse Ragnarok and Hindu cyclical time, highlighting the role of Jerusalem in Jewish and Christian...

OFH Throwback- Episode #34- Did Archimedes Build a Death Ray?

Episode #215 - Edgar Allan Poe: Hoax Master?

Episode #214 - Have We Misremembered the Gunpowder Plot? (Part II)

In this episode of Our Fake History, the host, Sebastian Major, concludes a two-part series by exploring the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 and its evolving historical interpretations. The episode begins with a dramatic reading from the play "Guido Fox, or The Prophetess of Ordsall Cave," illustrating how Guy Fawkes was reimag...

Episode #213 - Have We Misremembered the Gunpowder Plot? (Part I)

This monologue podcast episode delves into the history of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 and the evolution of its symbol, Guy Fawkes. The episode begins by discussing the historical context of religious tensions in 17th-century England, leading to the plot's motivations. It then details the plot's planning, the key player...

OFH Throwback- Episode #3- Was There a Real Labyrinth?

In this podcast episode, we delve into the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur, revisiting themes from Season 1 while applying a contemporary perspective on archaeology, especially through the lens of Joseph Campbell's hero's journey. The narrative beautifully recounts Theseus's legendary showdown with the Minotaur, enhan...

Episode #212 - Was "The Man Called Intrepid" a Fraud?

Episode #211 - Who Killed King Tut? (Part II)

Episode #210 - Who Killed King Tut? (Part I)

OFH Throwback- Episode #172- Who Was the African Samurai? (Part II)

OFH Throwback- Episode #171- Who Was the African Samurai? (Part I)