12 Widespread Historical Myths, Debunked
Ah, the myths of history! We've all heard them before, from the tales of Christopher Columbus discovering America to the idea that witches were burned at the Salem Witch Trials. But how much of what we think we know is actually true? In this list, we'll be debunking 12 of the most widespread historical myths and uncovering the truth behind them.
This list is a collection of some of the most interesting and surprising discoveries of the past few centuries. From the Library of Alexandria to Christopher Columbus, from Chastity Belts to Round Earth, from Darwin to Marie Antoinette, from Salem Witch Trials to Adolf Hitler, these are just a few of the stories that have been uncovered and revealed to us over the years.
So, if you're ready to take a journey through the ages and learn the truth about some of history's greatest myths, then let's get started.
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Slow and steady destruction.
Hysterical fiction.
Chastity belts: mostly symbolic, now mostly kinky.
Round Earth: Already Proven.
No second brain in the butt.
Darwin: Believer, but not in Jesus.
"Let them eat cake" - not quite.
Orgy-free Romans.
Spartan hype.
Myth-busting the lancers.
Misconception: Witches burned at Salem.
Appointed, not elected.
