History Rage
Trailer - Intro to Series 13
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Strap in for a tempest of truth as History Rage returns with Series 13, unleashing a torrent of untold tales and myth-busting fervor that will challenge what you thought you knew about history. Our cadre of impassioned historians bring their expertise to the fore, tackling misconceptions and falsehoods that have long skewed our understanding of the past.
Unraveling Historical Misconceptions:
- The Holocaust and its complex legacy, often wielded as a rhetorical weapon in contemporary debates with Waitman Beorn
- Debunking the myth of national patron saints and their perceived official status in society with Francis Young
- Rethinking warfare beyond the stereotype of monsoon-mired infantry, revealing a more nuanced reality with author Jack Bowsher
- The unexpected truth about early Quakers, shattering the image of peaceful simplicity with Dr. Erica Canela
Dispelling Myths of the Middle Ages:
- The idea that medieval women were solely homemakers is dismantled, revealing their diverse roles in society with Eleanor Janega
- Confronting the misconception of medieval Europeans' diet, exposing the fallacy of their supposed love for spoiled meats with Thom Ntinas of the Delicious Legacy Podcast
Revisiting Historical Figures:
- Correcting the portrayal of Antonio Salieri, often cast as a bitter rival to Mozart, and revealing the man behind the myth with Musicologist Dr. Kristin Franseen of Concordia University
- Reassessing the Viking image, stripping away the blood-soaked caricatures to reveal a more complex society with Alex Harvey
Challenging Historical Narratives:
- Questioning the singular focus on Palestine in discussions of Zionism's history with author Rachel Cockerell
- Shining a light on the Indian Army's extensive and often overlooked contributions beyond the Western Front in World War I with Dr. Adam Prime of the Western Front Association
Join us as we stoke the fires of inquiry with ten more episodes featuring fiery historians ready to set the record straight. Series 13 drops on General Release on July 29th. Tune in, turn up the volume, and let the historical fury flow!
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