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S1E8 The Trojan Horse: Truth, Trick, or Tall Tale?
Was the Trojan Horse a real siege weapon, a symbol of cunning, or pure poetic myth?In this season finale, we trace the tale from ancient texts like Virgil’s Aeneid to modern archaeology at Hisarlik,…
S1E7 Atlantis - History, Hoax , or Hidden Truth
Was Atlantis a real civilization lost to time — or just Plato’s philosophical warning?This episode dives into the origins of the Atlantis myth, tracing its roots to Plato’s dialogues, and examining…
S1E6 Jason and the Argonauts: The Truth Behind the Quest for the Golden Fleece
Was Jason a real hero—or a symbol of ancient Greek identity?This episode dives deep into the myth of Jason and the Argonauts, separating epic fantasy from archaeological and historical fact. From…
S1E5 Bloody Mary: The Truth Behind the Game
Whisper her name in the mirror—but who is she really?Is Bloody Mary a cursed queen, a colonial witch, or something stranger?In this episode, we uncover the historical roots, false identities, and…
S1E4 The Creation of Rome - Between Myth & Empire
Rome wasn’t built in a day—but was it built by a wolf-raised warrior?This episode dives into the legendary tale of Romulus and Remus, then unpacks the historical truth behind the Roman Republic and…
S1E3 The Origins of Count Dracula Part 2 - History of the Impaler
Forget fangs—this time, it’s real blood.In Part 2 of our Dracula deep dive, we uncover the chilling history of Vlad III Dracula, the 15th-century Wallachian prince whose brutal rule and obsession…
S1E2 The Origins of Count Dracula Part 1 - The Legend Begins
Where did Dracula really come from? In this episode, we explore the literary birth of Bram Stoker’s infamous vampire—tracing the gothic tale from Transylvania to England, from folklore to…
S1E1 Truth of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Is the Headless Horseman just a ghost story—or is there truth buried in the legend?In this premiere episode, we uncover the real history behind Washington Irving’s Sleepy Hollow. From shadowy forests…
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Welcome to Facts vs Legends — the podcast that digs into the origins, evidence, and theories behind history’s most famous myths and mysteries. If you’re curious about what’s fact, what’s folklore,…
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