A podcast about myths we think are history and history that might be hidden in myths! Awesome stories that really (maybe) happened!
This monologue podcast delves into the historical controversies surrounding Christopher Columbus, challenging the traditional heroic narrative. The podcast is structured as a three-part series, starting with the historical context and Columbus's early life, moving to his first voyage and initial encounters with Indige...
This monologue podcast episode delves into the historical figure of Christopher Columbus, challenging conventional narratives. The episode begins by establishing the debate surrounding Columbus's legacy, ranging from heroic explorer to genocidal conqueror, before examining his early life, motivations, and the inaccura...
This monologue podcast episode delves into the multifaceted historical figure of Christopher Columbus. The episode begins by addressing common misconceptions surrounding Columbus, such as the belief that he discovered a flat Earth, and then moves into a detailed exploration of his early life, his voyages, and his moti...
This podcast episode explores the complex relationship between Galileo and the Catholic Church and challenges the commonly held myths surrounding their conflict. It highlights the surprising fact that Pope Urban VIII once praised Galileo's astronomical discoveries, complicating the hero-villain narrative. The episode d...
This podcast episode explores the life and contributions of Galileo Galilei, specifically focusing on his invention of the telescope and his astronomical observations. It discusses the strategic moves Galileo made to secure his reputation and support, as well as the reception of his discoveries by the Roman Catholic Ch...
This podcast episode explores the description of hell in Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy and the methods used by Galileo Galilei to determine its dimensions. It highlights Galileo's brilliance and determination in his quest to analyze Dante's text and calculate the size of key figures in hell. The episode also discusse...
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