Oct 30, 2024 · Misreported historical facts are all too common, and many commonly accepted historical “facts” are anything but factual. Take the conventional wisdom that Napoleon was …

It turns out the modern era isn’t the only one filled with misinformation. Plenty of historical facts are actually little more than exaggerations and lies, and in this list, we go over the 20 most …

Feb 18, 2025 · But sometimes historians do know the real truth, only to find that the general public has decided to go a different way, and from Cleopatra to President Kennedy there's a whole …

Learn about 10 common myths that have been debunked by historians, such as the invention of the electric light bulb, the origin of Santa Claus, and the role of Nero in the fire of Rome. …

Historical myths are the product of erroneous information, forgotten details, and elided truths that persist because they’re often presented as proven historical facts. Here are 20 widely...

Sep 22, 2023 · It started with the question "What historical inaccuracy is still taught often?" and people have been sending in their replies ever since it was posted. From famous people's …

Nov 19, 2013 · Blame Hollywood, the media, and even history teachers for perpetuating certain totally ridiculous or unfounded "facts" about history. We're here to debunk some of the biggest …

But sometimes historians do know the real truth, only to find that the general public has decided to go a different way, and from Cleopatra to President Kennedy there's a whole range of …

Aug 19, 2024 · Uncover the truth behind some of history's most enduring myths in our latest video! Discover how Thomas Edison didn't invent the light bulb but improved upon...

Oct 15, 2021 · Here are some of the most interesting myths that are just not true! 1. That the majority of colonists wanted independence from Great Britain when the Revolutionary War …

Jun 1, 2021 · Here are 5 of my favorite popular historical stories that are actually false. So go ahead and drop some truth bombs on your friends after reading this.

Oct 30, 2021 · Here are 18 more historical facts that really aren't facts at all: 1. That Jim Jones fed his cult members Kool-Aid. You've probably heard the phrase "Drink the Kool-Aid," which …

Discover the truth behind two of history's greatest misconceptions! 🌍 In this video, we unravel the mystery of the Spanish Flu's origins, revealing its like...

Feb 27, 2025 · 1. One of the saddest historical stories to me is about the first dog in space. Shortly after the Soviets achieved the feat of the first manufactured object in Earth's orbit, they built …

Mar 5, 2025 · Delivering the longest address to Congress in modern presidential history, Mr. Trump reprised many of the themes that animated his campaign for president and spent little …