A gripping, myth-busting series by Smart Curiosity that confronts what we think we know about the past β and compares it to what really happened.
π₯ What Is This Project?
History VS Reality is a high-impact historical investigation series that challenges widely held beliefs, pop culture myths, and oversimplified schoolbook versions of history.
Instead of simply telling you what happened, each episode takes a well-known event, legend, or βfactβ and puts it on trial β comparing the public perception with verified evidence.
Did Napoleon really have a short stature? Was the Trojan War fought over Helen? Did Vikings actually wear horned helmets?
This is not just storytelling β itβs a historical reality check, designed to separate truth from fiction and uncover how myths are born, spread, and survive.
π§ How It Works
History VS Reality follows a structured, revealing approach:
βοΈ Each episode starts with the popular belief or myth
π Then we dissect the story using historical records, archaeology, and expert analysis
π Finally, we deliver the verdict β how much of the story is true, false, or misunderstood
Each episode is available in three formats:
π Read the deep-dive article on our site
πΊ Watch the full investigative video on YouTube
π§ Listen to the podcast version on Spotify or Apple
π¬ Featured Episodes
History VS Reality: Did Vikings Really Wear Horned Helmets
Go ahead and close your eyes for a second. Picture a Viking. What pops into your head? Iβm willing to…
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