12 Widespread Historical Myths, Debunked

Turns out, Spartans weren't actually the super-soldiers of the ancient world.
12 Widespread Historical Myths, Debunked

Ah, the myths of history! We've all heard them before, from the tales of Christopher Columbus discovering America to the idea that witches were burned at the Salem Witch Trials. But how much of what we think we know is actually true? In this list, we'll be debunking 12 of the most widespread historical myths and uncovering the truth behind them. 

This list is a collection of some of the most interesting and surprising discoveries of the past few centuries. From the Library of Alexandria to Christopher Columbus, from Chastity Belts to Round Earth, from Darwin to Marie Antoinette, from Salem Witch Trials to Adolf Hitler, these are just a few of the stories that have been uncovered and revealed to us over the years. 

So, if you're ready to take a journey through the ages and learn the truth about some of history's greatest myths, then let's get started.

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Roman Orgies

CRACKED ROMAN ORGIES It's a common misconception that the Ancient Romans were into orgies, but there's no proof of any kind of organized group sex in Roman literature.

Spartan Soldiers

CRACKED SPARTANS AS ANCIENT SUPER-SOLDIERS. It's a common misconception that Spartans were the best warriors in ancient Greece. In fact, there's no proof that they were particularly good at fighting in the Archaic period. Their fame mainly comes from their victory at the Battle of Thermopylae.

The Polish Cavalry

CRACKED POLISH CAVALRY CHARGING NAZI TANKS A common misconception is that Polish lancers regularly charged at German tanks during WWII. This was actually just propaganda from Nazi and Soviet sources, and probably comes from a battle on the first day of the German invasion.
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