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Historical Blindness

The Historical Blindness podcast is a podcast about history’s myths, mysteries, and forgotten truths. By examining cases of outrageous hoaxes, pernicious conspiracy theory, mass delusion, baffling mys... Read more

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The Forging of the Crystal Skulls

The Forging of the Crystal Skulls

In this new standalone installment of my now long-running series on the lore explored in Indiana Jones films, I look at ... Read more

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The Source of the Fountain of Youth Myth

The Source of the Fountain of Youth Myth

In another episode on myths that drove European conquistadors, I trace the Eurasian legend of the Fountain of Youth to t... Read more

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