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Half-Truths

Half-Truths

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 Remember that neat, tidy version of history and science you learned in school? The one with brave explorers discovering continents, brilliant inventors having a single "eureka!" moment, and a food pyramid that was definitely going to make you healthy? It turns out, a lot of it was wrong. Welcome to Half-Truths, the show dedicated to unlearning the myths, half-truths, and outright fabrications that have become common knowledge. In each episode, we take one "fact" you thought you knew and trace it back to its source. We'll uncover the surprising context, the political spin, and the often more fascinating truth that got left out of the textbook. This isn't just about trivia; it's about understanding how the stories we're told shape our world. Get ready for the "aha!" moments that will make you see the past—and the present—in a whole new light.Half-Truths Podcast Bildung Sozialwissenschaften Wissenschaft
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  • EP53 - Saved by the Bell: Buried Alive or Just Knocked Out?

    EP53 - Saved by the Bell: Buried Alive or Just Knocked Out?
    Jan 14 2026
    We all know the spooky Victorian origin of the phrase "saved by the bell," involving safety coffins and strings attached to fingers. But what if that perfect gothic story is a complete fabrication? Join us as we dig up the truth behind safety coffins and reveal the surprisingly sporty origins of our favorite macabre idioms.
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    21 Min.
  • EP52 - The Crumbled Myth: How a Japanese Tea Cake Become a Chinese Icon

    EP52 - The Crumbled Myth: How a Japanese Tea Cake Become a Chinese Icon
    Jan 7 2026
    We crack open the crispy shell of the fortune cookie to reveal a history that has nothing to do with China and everything to do with a Japanese temple tradition. Join us as we trace the journey from Kyoto to California, revealing how World War II and a shift in American taste buds created the ultimate culinary half-truth.
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    21 Min.
  • EP51 - The Mandela Effect of History: Why We Rewrite Famous Quotes

    EP51 - The Mandela Effect of History: Why We Rewrite Famous Quotes
    Dec 30 2025
    We all know Sherlock Holmes's catchphrase and Marie Antoinette's callous dismissal of the poor, but what if those iconic words were never actually spoken? This episode uncovers the fascinating origins of history's most famous misquotes and explores why our collective memory prefers the polished fiction over the messy truth.
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    19 Min.
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