History isn’t always right: 10 popular historical inaccuracies!

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Myths and misconceptions History isn't always right: 10 popular historical inaccuracies! 5 min. Let's face it: history is not an exact science. There's a reason people regularly say that "history is written by the victors": there are more than a few inaccuracies bound to be included in history books around the world. What's interesting, though, is that sometimes these mistaken pieces of history gain so much popularity that they become indisputable facts. We all know that Napoleon was short (except he wasn't) or that Roman gladiator fights were bloody matches to the death (except they weren't). With that in mind, we've selected 10 of the most famous historical inaccuracies, hoping to shed some light on these popular myths. Enjoy! Read full article

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