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
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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
In the conclusion of my series on the rise of fascism in Italy and Germany in the 1920s, I make... more
In a new series on the rise of fascism in Italy and Germany in the 1920s, I make pertinent comparisons... more
In the conclusion of my series on Erich von Däniken and his books popularizing the ancient astronaut theory, I look... more
In the first part of a new 2-part series, I revisit someone I spoke about recently, Erich von Däniken, in... more
In the conclusion to this 2-part series, I look at claims about 18-19th century technology in antiquity, such as claims... more
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