Fort Hood Renamed After a True American Hero
Today's episode is a follow-up to one I did almost a year ago. For over 80 years, the Fort Hood Army Base has been named after someone who fought against the United States in the Civil War. Yesterday,...
10 Maj 20235min
Five Times Russia Underestimated a Supposedly Weaker Opponent
Not learning from history is as bad or worse than revising it. In today's episode, we look at five times that Russia severely underestimated a supposedly weaker adversary and how they've learned nothi...
9 Maj 20239min
Cinco de Mayo is Not Mexican Independence Day
Today is Cinco de Mayo, and in this episode, we correct the single biggest misconception about the festive holiday.
5 Maj 20234min
A Brief Update
This brief episode is an update to one from about six weeks ago, this time with some good news and a sincere thank you.
5 Maj 20232min
Three Myths About the Vietnam War
In today's episode, we dispel three persistent myths about the Vietnam War. At least one surprised even me.
2 Maj 20235min
Sundays with the Saints: Mary Magdalene
One of the most famous women in the Bible has been remembered completely wrong because of revisionist history. In today's Sundays with the Saints episode, we set the record straight about Mary Magdale...
30 Apr 20237min
Four Myths About George Armstrong Custer and the Battle of Little Big Horn
In today's episode, we debunk four myths about George Armstrong Custer and the Battle of Little Big Horn. Some of the facts may surprise you.
26 Apr 20239min
The Battle Over Cleopatra Continues
In today's episode, we look at the ongoing battle over Cleopatra's true ethnicity and what actresses should be "allowed" to portray her in films.
22 Apr 20237min
