Setting the historical record straight, no matter who it offends, and making history fun (and sometimes funny) in the process. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
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Paul Whitewick and Hedley Thorne chat about everything and anything they find in Wessex. From Ancient Trackways to Abandoned Canals, from The Ridgeway to An Abandoned Railway and everything in between. Join us on our fortnightly adventures.
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How we became us! We take a look backward & find ourselves negotiating our LIFE EXPERIENCES, discovering life's various tones -comedy, drama, and nostalgia. Our podcast offers imagery of a documentary recreation, but for audio. Life happens in a heartbeat. Let's learn, thrive and love from our experiences while we're here. Cheers!
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Matt and his guest co-host Paul Hadfield interview their mate and training partner Judge. Judge explains the origins of NORG (Night Owl Running Group), membership status and the unusual application criteria. Judge confesses to a beer before NORG and explains his unattainable goals for UTA50 this year. The boys critique another beer on the Stone & Wood scale while discussing the optimum amount of beverages to indulge in the day before a long run.
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The Isle of Wight - Wessex Ways EP 028
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Welcome to this weeks Wessex Ways Podcast. This week we talk about various Admin like stuff and the Isle of Wight!Social Media: Paul Twitter and Instagram: @ PaulWhitewick Hedley @ Thorneh @ Hedley_Thorne
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Welcome to this weeks Wessex Ways Podcast in visual format! This week we talk to the legend that is Warren from https://www.youtube.com/@UCW35mCpyfrEolmRuy_fBMYw Social Media: Paul Twitter and Instagram: @ PaulWhitewick Hedley @ Thorneh @ Hedley_Thorne
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Join Paul and Sharly as they recount their unexpected encounter with Brandon, a man whose presence altered the course of their holiday in Key West. Set against the backdrop of swaying palms and vibrant streets, their journey begins innocently enough with a quest for relaxation and adventure. But as they traverse the sun-soaked alleyways, they stumb…
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The Outdoors one! Wessex Ways Podcast - Episode 26
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Welcome to this weeks Wessex Ways Podcast in visual format! This week we talk North Hampshire Downs, Boudica and Welsh Mountains. Social Media: Paul Twitter and Instagram: @ PaulWhitewick Hedley @ Thorneh @ Hedley_Thorne
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In this episode of unexpected connections, transformative moments, and the power of perseverance in the face of adversity, Paul recalls his teenage years in 1972, marked by the untimely death of his band director and his pursuit of drumming dreams. Enter Mr. McCabe, an enigmatic drum teacher with a manicured comb over and an abrasive demeanor. Thei…
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Welcome to this weeks Wessex Ways Podcast in visual format! This week we talk with Mary-Ann Ochota. All The links mentioned in The PodcastThe BBC Radio 4 episode on military veterans doing archaeology https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0006dthAnd signed copies of Mary-Ann's books! https://www.maryannochota.com/books/The charity behind the work: Brea…
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Today's brief episode gives a long overdue update. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
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Throwback Thursday: Five Films That Got History Right
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Hollywood doesn't care much about historical accuracy, and historically accurate movies aren't always great. The five we cover in today's Throwback Thursday episode are both accurate historically and excellent films as well.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support…
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In today's episode, we explore both some facts and some myths about the most forgotten war in American history: the War of 1812.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
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Wessex Ways - Maiden Castle - Episode 024
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Welcome to this weeks Wessex Ways Podcast in visual format! This week we talk Maiden Castle, Hampshire Downs and Plaques. We also waffle about Allotment Fox: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllotmentFox You can check out his channels here: Social Media: Paul Twitter and Instagram: @ PaulWhitewick Hedley @ Thorneh @ Hedley_Thorne…
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Wessex Ways - The One with Tweedy - Episode 23
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Welcome to this weeks Wessex Ways Podcast in visual format! This week we talk to the one and only Tweedy Outdoors. You can check out his channels here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCqTjEUV-5e6mSkvqZ_qxnFQ and https://www.youtube.com/@UCiTGldRhlhyfrCDYEPZqs4w Social Media: Paul Twitter and Instagram: @ PaulWhitewick Hedley @ Thorneh @ Hedley_ThorneAll …
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Wessex Ways - The one with Kate - Episode 22
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Welcome to this weeks Wessex Ways Podcast in visual format! This week we talk to Kate who was in a prior video of Pauls a few weeks back. Social Media: Paul Twitter and Instagram: @ PaulWhitewick Hedley @ Thorneh @ Hedley_Thorne
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In today's episode, we travel back to the time of King Henry VIII of England to meet a man who took a conscientious stand against the king and paid the ultimate price.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
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In today's episode, we debunk the persistent myth that the Victorian Age in England was one of total sexual repression. The facts are much more interesting.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
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East Lyn - Exmoor - Wessex Ways - Episode 21
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Welcome to this weeks Wessex Ways Podcast in visual format! This week we talk The East Lyn, and Paul has a mild rant. No change there!Social Media: Paul Twitter and Instagram: @ PaulWhitewick Hedley @ Thorneh @ Hedley_ThorneAll other links: Credit:Abbey Barnes video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRIEwtt-VC0Resources:Linleys 360 YouTube channel: …
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The Christmas Story You May Not Have Heard Before
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Merry Christmas! We all know the Christmas story from Luke's gospel, but in honor of the holiday, today's special Christmas episode looks at a Christmas story you may not be familiar with.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
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The Best of 2023: Three Maritime Myths from the Age of Sail
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To wrap up the year, we will be looking back at some of the most popular episodes of 2023. We start with an episode debunking three persistent myths from the Age of Sail.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
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Step into a time machine and journey back to 1948, where a gripping tale unfolds in Coal Township, PA. Meet eight-year-old Clay, whose story is a riveting testament to resilience and determination. As he and his family embark on a new chapter, you'll witness Clay's initiation into the world of coal bootlegging, the hardships of fitting into rustic …
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Wessex Ways - Butser Hill - Episode 020
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Welcome to this weeks Wessex Ways Podcast! This week we talk Butser Hill with guest Darren from WC21Social Media: Paul Twitter and Instagram: @ PaulWhitewick Hedley @ Thorneh @ Hedley_ThorneWC21: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwtswFTT_TXlS_HHf-kYcWw
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The Real Origins of Two Cherished Christmas Traditions
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Rather than debunking Christmas myths (which we did in an earlier episode anyway), today we'll be looking at the origins of two of our most cherished and enduring Christmas traditions: the Christmas tree and the Nativity scene.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support…
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Today is the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas. In today's episode, we take a closer look at her appearance to St. Juan Diego 500 years ago.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
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We're right at two weeks before Christmas, which makes it the perfect time to debunk some long-held and long-cherished myths about the holiday.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
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Combe Gibbet - Wessex Ways - Episode 019
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Welcome to this weeks Wessex Ways Podcast in visual format! This week we talk Combe Gibbet and Open Access. Social Media: Paul Twitter and Instagram: @ PaulWhitewick Hedley @ Thorneh @ Hedley_ThorneWC21: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwtswFTT_TXlS_HHf-kYcWw
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Meet seven-year-old Clay Greager, whose unwavering determination to pursue his dreams leads him to brave the confines of a family coal mine in 1948. But that's just the beginning of his remarkable journey. Join us as we unravel the poignant stories shared by author Clay Greager himself, recounting moments where the line between ambition and adversi…
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Emperor Constantine Did Not Invent the Catholic Church
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In today's episode, we tackle a myth I didn't know about until recently: the claim by some that the Roman Emperor Constantine actually started the Catholic Church.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
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Since I missed the Sundays with the Saints episode yesterday, today I am combining that with our Tuesday book review segment. In this episode, we look at the books that influenced the saints.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
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Silbury Hill - Wessex Ways - Episode 18
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Welcome to Wessex Ways Podcast with Guest "Sam Walks a Lot". This week we discuss Silbury Hill, Youtube and a bunch of other stuff. Social Media: Paul Twitter and Instagram: @ PaulWhitewick Hedley @ Thorneh @ Hedley_Thorne Sam's channel: https://youtube.com/@SamWalksALot?si=2Ap7Z1iBNqAKgWJbGiles Watson "Ancient Tracks" video: https://m.facebook.com…
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Throwback Thursday: Three Big Historical Errors in 'Band of Brothers'
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Sometimes, even an outstanding historical series gets some major facts wrong. In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we look at three times this happened in the HBO miniseries "Band of Brothers."--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
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Today's episode is unlike one I have ever done. I was going to cover myths about Halloween, but I realized that, for some odd reason, I did that earlier in the month. So for this Halloween, we veer into music for the first, and probably last, time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support…
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The Four U.S. Presidents Who Won the Nobel Peace Prize
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In today's episode, we look at the four US presidents who won the Nobel Peace Prize.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
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In this episode of Life's Learning Curve "Criminals, Outcasts, and Artists," we follow the adventurous journey of Paul, who is called upon by his old friend Duke to rescue the failing Huckleberry Sunshine business in California, left in ruins by the C0-Vid crisis. Despite numerous setbacks and communication mishaps, Paul arrives ready to shoot comm…
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Some Recent Developments at The Revisionist History Podcast
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Today's episode is not about history but rather an update on recent developments with the podcast and some changes as a result of those developments. Also, the email I mentioned in the episode is revisionisthistory@yahoo.com. Thanks.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support…
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From the Archives: Trigger Warnings and Revisionist History
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In today's episode, I'm pulling an episode from the archives that should have run again during Banned Books Week. In it, we look at a recent spate of trigger warnings and outright rewriting of classic literature that are the very epitome of revisionist history. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/sup…
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Tuesday Book Review: Witness to Hope - The Biography of Pope John Paul II
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For this week's Tuesday Book Review, we're looking at a giant of the 20th century and an equally massive biography: "Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II" by George Weigel.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
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Sundays with the Saints: St. Gregory the Great
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In today's Sundays with the Saints episode, we meet the last of the four great Latin Fathers of the Church: Pope St. Gregory the Great.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
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Throwback Thursday: Four Myths About Benito Mussolini
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In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we debunk four myths about the least-known leader of World War Two: Italian dictator Benito Mussolini.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
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Can you Find a Roman Milestone? Wessex Ways EP17
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Welcome to Episode 17 of Wessex Ways. This week we discuss all matters WessexSocial Media: Paul Twitter and Instagram: @ PaulWhitewick Hedley @ Thorneh @ Hedley_Thorne
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A Look at Christopher Columbus on Columbus Day
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From the toppling of his statues to moves to rename cities named after him, few historical figures cause as much debate centuries after their death as Christopher Columbus. Was he a hero, or a villain, or both? Today's Columbus Day episode looks at that question.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/su…
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In today's Sundays with the Saints episode, we look at a saint and Church Father that virtually everyone has heard of: St. Augustine of Hippo, author of "The Confessions."--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
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Throwback Thursday: Four Myths About the Titanic
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On today's Throwback Thursday episode, we debunk four myths about the RMS Titanic, which tragically sank on the early morning of April 15, 1912, and is one of the most famous maritime disasters in history.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
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It's Never Too Early To Debunk Myths About Halloween
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Since it's become something of a month-long celebration, it's not too early to talk briefly about the history, revisionist and otherwise, of Halloween. No ghosts here...just a jack o' lantern lit by facts. Enjoy.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support…
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In today's Sundays with the Saints episode, we look at the life of another early Church Father. Let's meet St. Ambrose of Milan.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
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Tomorrow, October 1st, kicks off Banned Books Week in the United States. On the surface, it may not seem like that has anything to do with revisionist history, but in reality, it does. Let's look at how and why.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support…
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The Man Who Might Have Ended the Civil War Two Years Sooner
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History is filled with examples of missed opportunities, and in today's episode, we look at one involving Abraham Lincoln, Italian freedom fighter Giusepe Garibaldi, and the American Civil War.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
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Throwback Thursday: Four Myths About the Salem Witch Trials
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More than 300 years after the infamous Salem Witch Trials, the event remains shrouded in myth and misconception. In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we set the record straight.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
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Che Guevara, the Poster Boy of Revisionist History
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In today's episode, we take a look at the man who is the literal poster boy of revisionist history. If you only know him as "that guy on the T-shirt," you're in for a surprise.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
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In today’s episode, we look at one of the all-time greats of literature and a man who not only wrote novels about history but lived it as well. Let's meet Alexandre Dumas, author of "The Three Musketeers" and "The Count of Monte Cristo." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support…
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In today's episode, we take a look at a neglected literary art form: the hagiography. Is it real history or pious hoax? Let's find out.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
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In today's Sundays with the Saints episode, we look at St. Jerome, the man who translated the Bible into Latin and may have been the grumpiest saint who ever lived.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support
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It's been a rough month so far, and we all need some good news for a change. So rather than busting myths about today's subject, we instead present five cool facts about the greatest American author ever: Ernest Hemingway.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support…
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