Three Myths About the Mafia
In today's episode, we debunk three persistent myths about the Mafia that have entrenched themselves in the public imagination and need to be dispelled.
17 Jul 20236min
Sundays with the Saints: St. Ignatius Loyola
In today's Sundays with the Saints episode, we meet the founder of the Society of Jesus, better known as the Jesuits: St. Ignatius Loyola.
16 Jul 20234min
Five Myths About the U.S. Civil War
In today's episode, we debunk five persistent myths about the American Civil War.
15 Jul 202311min
Four Myths About Rasputin, the Russian Bogeyman
Grigori Rasputin was a larger than life character in the court of Czar Nicholas II and Czarina Alexandra just before the Russian Revolution. He is also the subject of numerous myths; today, we'll debu...
14 Jul 20236min
Throwback Thursday: Five Myths About the Vikings
In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we debunk five popular myths about those marauders from the North: the Vikings.
13 Jul 20237min
The Film that Changed the Way We View the Mafia
"The Godfather" is one of the greatest films ever made; it also, intentionally or not, totally changed the way we see the Mafia and its history. In today's episode, we look at this revision and what i...
12 Jul 202310min
Tuesday Book Review: People of the Book
Today's Tuesday Book Review features our first review of a historical novel rather than a straight nonfiction book, because sometimes you can tell history more honestly and more interestingly with fic...
11 Jul 20235min
Based on True Events vs. Inspired by True Events
When watching a historical film, you will often encounter either the phrase "based on true events" or "inspired by true events." It may not seem like there is a difference between these two, but there...
10 Jul 20237min
