
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 235 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsHistoryPolitics | |||

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I love this podcast because it delivers what it advertises. It shows and teaches about areas in history that are not as well studied by others. And it does this without losing moral clarity.
Great stuff must listen
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!
Not a podcast for truth seekers
been listening since 2020 and it’s my favorite history podcast due to the niche topics
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The content explores history's myths and misconceptions, focusing on a range of topics that encompass outrageous hoaxes, conspiracies, and mass delusions. With a critical lens on various historical events and figures, episodes delve into the narratives that shape our understanding of past and present, especially in the context of political culture and religious beliefs. Notably, the host often ties these historical perspectives to contemporary issues, encouraging listeners to reflect on how history informs modern ideologies. A defining feature of the content is its commitment to debunking false narratives, making it appealing to those who seek a deeper understanding of events often misrepresented in popular discourse.
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Historical Blindness launched 9 years ago and published 235 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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Recent guests on Historical Blindness include:
1. Mark Cheathem
2. Dr. Sean Munger
3. Greg Jackson
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