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Historical Blindness

Nathaniel Lloyd
Kensington Runestone
Lost Colony Of Roanoke
Vikings
North America
Bermuda Triangle
Christianity
Minnesota
Ufos
Christ Mythicism
Medieval History
Cultural Hoaxes
Grace Kelly
Flight 19
Virginia Dare
Historical Revisionism
Gospels
Historical Jesus
Columbus
Chicago World's Fair
Robert Gordon Wasson

Historical Blindness is a podcast about history’s myths, mysteries, and misconceptions. By examining cases of outrageous hoaxes, pernicious conspiracy theory, mass delusion, baffling mysteries and unreliable historiography, host Nathaniel Lloyd searches for insights into modern religious belief and political culture.

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In this episode, I tell the story of a hysteria in 1970s London, involving claims of ghosts, Satanists, and vampires, as well as two dueling magicians.

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In this episode, I tell the story of a haunting in Bavaria that was claimed to be the first in which paranormal phenomena was scientifically observed. The Rosenheim Poltergeist claim is a perfect case for examining the ghost story generally, its hist... more

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In this new episode, I talk about America's long history of resenting domestic policing by the military especially when the military is used against citizen protesters, from the Boston Massacre to the Gilded Age.

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After Texas's recent mid-decade partisan redistricting, representing a blatant power grab for the Republican Party undertaken at Trump's behest, I search for precedents and historical parallels and examine the history of gerrymandering in the US.

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Recent Guests

Mark Cheathem
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Dr. Sean Munger
Friend of the show and expert in historical topics
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Host

Nathaniel Lloyd
Host of Historical Blindness, he explores myths, mysteries, and misconceptions throughout history, connecting them to modern issues and political culture.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Great Podcast

    This podcast is packed with information. I like the episodes that tie in with current events and the breakdown of how Trump and the MAGA right twist historical events to support their agenda. Thank you for not whitewashing history!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jmp9983
    United States6 days ago
  • Propaganda

    Not a podcast for truth seekers

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    👆🏼👇🏼👈🏼👆🏼
    United States7 days ago
  • great pod (narrator is human, don’t worry!)

    been listening since 2020 and it’s my favorite history podcast due to the niche topics

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    serotoninfreak
    United States24 days ago
  • Move Along..

    Angry internet warrior screams into void after skimming Wikipedia article. Combat literacy! Down with intellectualism!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Tech.Turtle
    Canadaa month ago
  • Great Podcast

    Those leaving one-star reviews are practicing contemporary blindness. Nathaniel Lloyd is great, very informative. If you disagree with him, listen anyways, you might learn something. If you can’t get over that someone who studies history dislikes Trump, then I don’t think you like history yourself-I think you probably prefer conspiracy and mythology dressed up as history and fact -and this podcast probably ain’t for you. Anyone with an open mind, enjoy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GerrgggZa23
    United Statesa month ago

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The content is often described as well-researched, with a strong commitment to uncovering truths about historical narratives.
Listeners appreciate the podcast's deep dives into historical myths and its thought-provoking analysis of modern political culture.
While many enjoy the critical perspectives, some express frustration over the podcast's frequent political commentary, especially regarding current events around Donald Trump.

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#159
Brazil/History
Apple Podcasts
#219
India/History
Apple Podcasts
#226
South Africa/History
Apple Podcasts
#239
Norway/History

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Special Presentation: Plodding Through the Presidents - Conspiracy Theories and the Corrupt Bargain with Mark Cheathem
Q: What do you want your students to take away from learning about conspiracy theories?
Think rationally, evaluate the evidence, and be skeptical.
Special Presentation: Plodding Through the Presidents - Conspiracy Theories and the Corrupt Bargain with Mark Cheathem
Q: How do you differentiate between a real conspiracy and something that you just call conspiracy theory?
Conspiracy theories are typically unprovable and populist.
Special Presentation: Plodding Through the Presidents - Conspiracy Theories and the Corrupt Bargain with Mark Cheathem
Q: How do you define a conspiracy theory?
It has to be between at least two people, in secret, with a nefarious goal.

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The content examines historical myths, conspiracy theories, and misconceptions that have shaped both cultural beliefs and political discourse. Each episode dives into various topics, connecting historical events with contemporary issues, shedding light on how mass delusions and unreliable narratives continue to influence current affairs. Notably, the podcast emphasizes critical evaluations of figures and events in history that are often misrepresented or misunderstood, aiming to clarify complex topics and provide listeners with a well-researched perspective on past events that still resonate today, particularly in relation to political and social dynamics.

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Historical Blindness launched 9 years ago and published 227 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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