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Episode #115- Who Was Mali's Richest King? (Part II )
In 1324 the Malian Emperor, Mansa Musa, made a pilgrimage to Mecca that would stun the Islamic world with its magnificence. If the sources are to be …
5 years, 11 months ago
Episode #114- Who Was Mali's Richest King? (Part I)
One of the most pernicious historical myths to ever circulate is the wrongheaded belief that sub-Saharan Africa was uncivilized and devoid of history…
6 years ago
Episode #113- Who is Kyiv's Most Vengeful Saint?
There are few tales of revenge as epic as that of Olga of Kyiv. In 945 AD Olga set out on a campaign of vengeance that would make a lasting mark on t…
6 years ago
ANNOUNCEMENT: Next Episode and Some Recommendations
In this quick announcement Sebastian lets everyone know that the next Our Fake History will be released on June 23. Sebastian also expresses the podc…
6 years ago
Episode #112- Who Was The First Emperor of China? (Part III)
After unifying the "Warring States" the first emperor of China turned his attention to an even more lofty goal: becoming an immortal. When describing…
6 years, 1 month ago
Episode #111- Who Was The First Emperor of China? (Part II)
In Chinese folklore the first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, is never presented as a hero. Instead he is always presented as villain who is undone by his ow…
6 years, 1 month ago
Episode #110- Who Was The First Emperor of China? (Part I)
If you were going to make a list of the most historically influential people to have have ever lived, Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, shou…
6 years, 2 months ago
Episode #109- What Should We Believe About Boudica? (Part III)
The rebellion led by Boudica, the Iceni warrior woman, nearly dislodged the Roman empire from the island of Britain. She had the numbers, the momentu…
6 years, 2 months ago
Episode #108- What Should We Believe About Boudica? (Part II)
The ancient rebel leader Boudica has become an icon in her native Britain. She is celebrated as a symbol of resistance and female power. However, get…
6 years, 3 months ago
Episode #107- What Should We Believe About Boudica? (Part I)
They say that history is written by the winners. While it's a trite cliché, there might be some truth in it. It's especially true when examining a fi…
6 years, 3 months ago