Historical Blindness is a podcast about history’s myths, mysteries, and misconceptions. By examining cases of outrageous hoaxes, pernicious conspiracy theory, mass delusion, baffling... more
In this year's annual holiday special, I examine the roots of the Christmas tree custom to determine its origins and... more
In this holiday special minisode from last year, I tackle the claims of entheogen theorists who suggest, falsely, that almost... more
In this special presentation, I share an episode of the wonderful podcast Plodding Through the Presidents, in which hosts Howard... more
This holiday bonus minisode presents my personal thoughts on the upcoming holiday, in the wake of the election, reflecting on... more
In the conclusion of my series on Jack the Ripper, I look the many claims and theories purporting to solve... more
In the first part of a 2-parter, I look closely at a genuine historical mystery, THE true crime case, which... more
In my last episode of October, I consider the legends of 16th-century arch-killers, or what we might consider serial killers... more
In this special presentation, I introduce a spooky podcast for your October listening pleasure, and present a full episode for... more
As we start off October, let's consider the appalling act that is foundational to much monster folklore and horror literature:... more
In a new standalone episode that follows on from my series on fascism, I seek historical precedent to better understand... more