The Revisionist History Podcast

In today's episode, which I admit at the outset is a bit of a ramble, we look at an aspect of history unfolding every day as we watch: the effort by those in power to write the historical narrative of...

5 Huhti 202010min

We're taking a short break from history this morning to urge you to support the people who bring you history every day: your local independent booksellers. If you are a long-time listener, you know ho...

29 Maalis 20207min

Today's episode is both history and current events, because today we're looking at some myths about global pandemics of the past as well as debunking some about the current coronavirus, hopefully befo...

13 Maalis 20208min

In today's episode we're looking at a world leader who is systematically twisting history for his own ends: Vladimir Putin.

9 Tammi 202010min

Today's episode looks at an issue that isn't exactly revisionist history, but one that certainly facilitates it. That issue is willful historical ignorance, specifically on the part of the current Pre...

5 Tammi 20208min

Today's episode is a very brief educational rant for the countless people out there celebrating President Trump's removal from office following his impeachment today. Guess what? That's not how impeac...

19 Joulu 20194min

This is a bonus episode that dovetails with the most recent episode on reading history. 100 years ago, a woman opened a bookstore and became the advocate for writers she knew, including Hemingway, Joy...

7 Joulu 20197min

Today is the 18th anniversary of the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center. In this episode, we introduce you to a hero of that day who should never be forgotten: Rick Rescorla.

11 Syys 201914min