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Our Fake History

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A podcast about myths we think are history and history that might be hidden in myths! Awesome stories that really (maybe) happened!

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes305Founded11 years ago
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Latest Episodes

At the outbreak of First World War airplanes were still a novelty on the battlefield. Originally planes were used for reconnaissance and the pilots were usually unarmed. This quickly changed and soon airplanes were being outfitted with machine guns a... more

In this bonus episode Sebastian takes questions about episode 249, 250, and 251. First, he does his best to grapple with how morality should factor into history education. Then a listener provides an epic email about Orson Welles' legendary productio... more

When the HMS Dreadnought was launched in 1906 it completely revolutionized naval warfare. It made all previous ships obsolete and helped spur an arms race between Britain and Germany. For many the Dreadnought was symbol of the militarism that was swe... more

Every theatre kid can tell you that Shakespeare's Tragedy of Macbeth is a cursed play. Some believe that even saying the name of the play in a theatre where it is not being performed can jinx a production. Stories of misfortune, injury, and death hau... more

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Recent Guests

Emma Southan
Ph.D. in ancient/late antique history; author of Not Built In a Day
University of Birmingham / Not Built In a Day
Episode: Episode #249 - Who Built Rome? (ft. Dr. Emma Southon)
Liv Albert
Host, creator, writer, editor and producer of Let's Talk About Myths, Baby, who dives deep into Greek and Roman mythology.
Let's Talk About Myths, Baby
Episode: Episode #228 - You Talkin' About Myths, Baby? (ft. Liv Albert)
Frank Fiorentino
Resident artist who creates images for each episode
Episode: Episode #200- Can I Ask Who's Calling?
Amy Nicholson
Film critic and podcast host of Unspooled
Episode: Episode #200- Can I Ask Who's Calling?
Daniele Boleli
Host of History on Fire
Episode: Episode #200- Can I Ask Who's Calling?

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Sebastian Major
Host of Our Fake History

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 9.5k ratings
  • Amateur Clickbait with a Revisionist POV

    Better uses of your time unless you like listening to someone interpret for you what’s in books rather than reading them (or listening to them yourself).

    Apple Podcasts
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    No off-line play!
    United Statesa month ago
  • DO

    If Zack can do weekly you can to

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kulagkolbold
    United States2 months ago
  • Caveat Emptor

    The content is generally excellent except for when Sebastian allows his politics and political correctness become a feature of the story he’s telling.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Chris from Maryland
    United States2 months ago
  • AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    GO TO WEEKLY DUDE!!!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kulagkolbold
    United States3 months ago
  • Good 👍

    Please do an episode on the fall of Rome! Sometimes he drones on and on but it still feels interesting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ball don’t lie 26
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listener enthusiasm for deep dives and historic myths presented clearly.
Thoughtful, well-researched history with engaging storytelling.
Strong production and thoughtful takes on controversial topics.
High-quality research and accessible delivery, though some episodes feel long.
Consistently praised for fair, source-driven analysis and compelling narratives.

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#96
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#53
Canada/History
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#201
United Kingdom/History
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#151
Australia/History
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#206
Germany/History
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#36
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode #249 - Who Built Rome? (ft. Dr. Emma Southon)
Q: How did Roman slavery differ from other ancient systems and what about manumission and Peculium?
Roman slavery developed sophisticated mechanisms like manumission and Peculium to regulate and sometimes reward enslaved people, creating a ladder toward freedom and a system that kept social order through reward and punishment.
Episode #249 - Who Built Rome? (ft. Dr. Emma Southon)
Q: What are the Servile Wars and can we trust anything that was written about them?
The Servile Wars were three uprisings by enslaved people across roughly 70 years, often colored by Roman authors who framed events to suit moral tales; modern interpretation requires stripping back those literary layers to try to understand core events.
Episode #249 - Who Built Rome? (ft. Dr. Emma Southon)
Q: What do you mean when you say you have a love-hate relationship with the Romans?
The Romans fascinate me because they are both the culture I love to hate and love to tell people how horrible they were; they are war machines and yet capable of real brutality, which complicates how we imagine their civilization and their achievements.
Bonus Episode - Minor Miners, Activist Entertainers, and Spanish Painters
Q: Was there an instinct in the abolitionist movement to be serious and somber, not just because they were fighting a horrific practice, but also because they did not want to be associated with anything resembling minstrel shows?
Yes, there was a deliberate effort among abolitionists to avoid minstrel tropes and to maintain a serious, dignified stance, though activists like Henry Box Brown navigated the line between entertainment and advocacy by using performance to emancipate and educate rather than to mock.
Bonus Episode - Disappearing Doppelgängers, Viking Thralls, and the Comedy of the Sagas
Q: Is the big-eyed woman in the Gudrid encounter a real person or a doppelganger, and what does that say about communication across cultures?
The host explains that the saga presents multiple interpretations: it could be a real cross-cultural meeting, a doppelganger-adjacent moment, or a dreamlike narrative device, with scholars offering different readings depending on language, cultural context, and evidence within the text.

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A history podcast that treats myths, legends, and popular narratives as subjects for careful scrutiny, explored through narrative-driven deep-dives and evidence-informed discussion. Recent episodes center on debunking long-standing myths (such as theatrical curses and Viking-forgery debates), examining how historical sources, folklore, and modern storytelling interact to shape public perception. The show frequently features focused explorations of antiquity, exploration, and cultural memory, often foregrounding subaltern voices, archival evidence, and the distinction between myth and history. A notable strength is the host's storytelling craft—clear, well-researched narratives that balance curiosity with rigorous source criticism—and the in... more

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