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Deconstructed History

Deconstructed History

By: George Elmer
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 Why does every history lesson always leave out the gory bits? Did I just watch a popular historical drama get it wrong? Why are the Tudors all any documentary series ever seem to talk about? And the biggest question: How can I find out where to get to the truth about what *really* happened in history? If you’re looking for manic lectures on various topics, you’re in the right place. Host George Elmer brings you the nitty and downright gritty truth of what we’ve forgotten about the long-distant past. Be prepared for what history looks like when it’s deconstructed. Social Sciences World
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  • Trailer

    Trailer
    Feb 23 2024
    Welcome to Deconstructed History.
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    2 mins
  • Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck
    Feb 24 2024
    In this episode, we’re going to explore the man known to history as the pretender to the English throne, Perkin Warbeck. I’m covering the pieces of contemporary evidence which suggests that maybe we shouldn’t trust everything the Tudors tell us. At least, not when it comes to making their enemies look bad in front of the history books. For full show notes head to https://georgeelmer.co.uk/perkin-warbeck/ Resources and Links “The Princes in the Tower: Solving History’s Greatest Cold Case” by Philippa Langley (2023). Langley is treating the Princes’ story as a cold case missing person’s report, summing up five years of research. “Perkin: A Story of Deception” by Ann Wroe (2003). Written to compare the confession to the contemporary evidence, where each differs and shares similarities.
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    17 mins
  • Historical Inaccuracy in the Arthurian Legends

    Historical Inaccuracy in the Arthurian Legends
    Feb 24 2024
    I feel the first thing I should mention is that the Middle Ages as a whole span a thousand years. It makes it confusing when someone mentions one thing and assumes it was true for the entire duration of the era. This is particularly true when it comes to Arthurian myths and legends. For full show notes, head to https://georgeelmer.co.uk/inaccuracy-in-arthurian-legends/ Resources and Links “Le Morte D’Arthur” by Thomas Malory (rendition by Keith Baines, 2010). Considered the de-facto literature for the Arthurian legends, this is the text everyone has either heard stories from, or they use it as the basis for their retelling. It’s also historically inaccurate and requires complete focus to understand without “updated language.”
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    15 mins
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