“Unveiling the Lies: 14 Historical Myths That Changed the Course of History Forever!”
Doubleday’s association with baseball endures, showing how a simple narrative can shape national pride and identity.
13. The Sinking of the Lusitania as the Sole Cause of U.S. WWI Entry
While the German attack on the Lusitania certainly swayed U.S. opinion, it wasn’t the sole reason America entered World War I. It was just one of many factors that eventually led to U.S. involvement.
This simplified narrative is often used in textbooks, but the reality of U.S. entry into WWI is far more complex.
14. Christopher Marlowe Was Shakespeare
A conspiracy theory claims that playwright Christopher Marlowe didn’t actually die in 1593 but went on to write under the name William Shakespeare. There’s no historical evidence to support this theory.
After many years of analyses and research, however, Marlowe was found to have collaborated with Shakespeare on a few pieces. The myth persists among those who enjoy a good conspiracy, adding an air of mystery to one of literature’s greatest names.
20 Terrifying Facts About Life in the Medieval Times
Picture this: a world without modern medicine, where even a minor infection could be a death sentence. Imagine cities overflowing with filth, where rats and disease ran rampant. And let’s not forget those brutal punishments that make a horror movie seem tame. The Medieval period, often romanticized in movies, was a harsh and often terrifying time to be alive.
