Episode #114- Who Was Mali's Richest King? (Part I)
One of the most pernicious historical myths to ever circulate is the wrongheaded belief that sub-Saharan Africa was uncivilized and devoid of history before the era of European colonialism. The sophis...
8 Jul 202057min
Episode #113- Who is Kyiv's Most Vengeful Saint?
There are few tales of revenge as epic as that of Olga of Kyiv. In 945 AD Olga set out on a campaign of vengeance that would make a lasting mark on the history of Eastern Europe. However, there is goo...
24 Jun 202057min
ANNOUNCEMENT: Next Episode and Some Recommendations
In this quick announcement Sebastian lets everyone know that the next Our Fake History will be released on June 23. Sebastian also expresses the podcast's solidarity with all of those protesting for a...
16 Jun 20205min
Episode #112- Who Was The First Emperor of China? (Part III)
After unifying the "Warring States" the first emperor of China turned his attention to an even more lofty goal: becoming an immortal. When describing the first emperor the ancient sources paint a pict...
2 Jun 202057min
Episode #111- Who Was The First Emperor of China? (Part II)
In Chinese folklore the first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, is never presented as a hero. Instead he is always presented as villain who is undone by his own arrogance and impiety. He is often introduced in ...
19 Mai 202058min
Episode #110- Who Was The First Emperor of China? (Part I)
If you were going to make a list of the most historically influential people to have have ever lived, Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, should probably be in the top 10. In the mid 2nd centur...
5 Mai 202058min
Episode #109- What Should We Believe About Boudica? (Part III)
The rebellion led by Boudica, the Iceni warrior woman, nearly dislodged the Roman empire from the island of Britain. She had the numbers, the momentum, and a righteous cause. So why was she ultimately...
22 Apr 202055min
Episode #108- What Should We Believe About Boudica? (Part II)
The ancient rebel leader Boudica has become an icon in her native Britain. She is celebrated as a symbol of resistance and female power. However, getting a sense of her true character is nearly imposs...
8 Apr 20201h 7min
