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Fauxthentic History

Hosted by Holly Frey (Stuff You Missed in History Class) and Bryan Young (Full of Sith) Fauxthentic History is your most reliable source of fictional history inside the many, varied worlds of popular culture, mythology, and nerddom. From Star Wars and Star Trek to Disney films and Lord of the Rings, your hosts will take you through the finer details of your favorite stories in ways you never imagined.
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Now displaying: January, 2017
Jan 23, 2017

Grand Moff Tarkin is a name that, even still, strikes terror in the hearts of all who opposed him. He had a hard life and this episode of Fauxthentic History looks to his upbringing and career to shed some light on one the most ruthless Imperials to ever serve Emperor Palpatine. 

Music by: David Payne and the AF Jr. Cavemen

 

Jan 1, 2017

If you’ve watched any pirate documentaries, you may have wondered about specifics of the often-referenced Pirate’s Code. Thanks to a historically significant find finally being made available to researchers, we’re able to unravel the structures and rules of piracy as a business enterprise, a social construct, and a way of life.

Music by: David Payne and the AF Jr. Cavemen


For further reading: “The Pirate Guidelines: A Book for Those Who Desire to Keep to the Code and Live a Pirate's Life.” https://www.amazon.com/Pirate-Guidelines-Desire-Pirates-Caribbean/dp/1423106547/

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