Article created by: Evelina Šiukšterytė

Even though there is only one true way of how historical events actually unfolded, there sure are many myths and legends that surround them. And while some seem way too far-fetched, others can be quite convincing, which is why they often become rather widely known.

A netizen going by the moniker of ‘sewistwrites’ recently turned to X (formerly Twitter) to learn more about such convincing yet not necessarily accurate historical myths. She shared that the ones that make her hackles rise relate to corsets and romance, this way starting a thread, which covered everything from Columbus to salt, and beyond. Scroll down to find more historical myths shared by the netizens on X and see what other bits of historical information might not be entirely true.

In order to learn more about historical myths and how they can influence the way people view history itself, Bored Panda turned to associate professor of history at Southern Utah University, Dave Lunt, who was kind enough to answer a few of our questions. You will find his thoughts in the text below.

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Tweet discussing historical myth about Columbus and the belief in a flat earth.

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    Text post debunking historical myth about divorce rates and marriage, mentioning women's oppression in the past.

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    Tweet about a common historical myth, referencing Socrates' complaints on youth and respect in ancient times.

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    A tweet debunking historical myths about life expectancy and health in response to common misconceptions.

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    #5

    Tweet discussing a common historical myth about the founding of the "New World" and the presence of indigenous peoples.

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    #6

    Tweet discussing historical myths about pyramids and construction techniques.

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    #7

    Common historical myths highlighted with newspaper headlines from 1952-2022, discussing work ethic perceptions.

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    #8

    Tweet debunking historical myths, stating Marie Antoinette never said "let them eat cake."

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    #9

    Tweet about historical myths in tech, highlighting women's contributions and workplace challenges in the 1980s.

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    #10

    Tweet about common historical myths and advanced medieval African empires, mentioning Timbuktu's university in Djenne.

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    #11

    Adrienne shares myths about women in work, mentioning the Industrial Revolution and 1950s employment trends.

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    #12

    Tweet highlighting a historical myth about "pink for girls, blue for boys" starting in the 1940s.

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    #13

    Tweet discussing historical myths about Roman and Greek buildings being colorful, suggesting they weren't just boring colors.

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    #14

    James Deardenayake tweets about a historical myth regarding "ye" and "the" in English print history.

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    #15

    Tweet discussing historical myths about Anne Boleyn and inaccurate beliefs, with a focus on correcting misconceptions.

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    Tweet text about historical myths regarding the size of people 100-150 years ago due to diet and growth conditions.

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    #17

    Tweet discussing a common historical myth about parental love and infant mortality, highlighting trauma and stoicism differences.

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    #18

    Tweet debunking historical myths about Medieval clothing and Rome's fall date.

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    #19

    Tweet discussing the myth of white wedding dresses symbolizing purity, highlighting their historical link to flaunting wealth.

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    #20

    Tweet by Marta Kozłowska debunking common historical myth about witches being burned at stake in Middle Ages.

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    #21

    Tweet about historical myth regarding medieval Europe's appearance and hygiene, with a skeptical face emoji.

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    #22

    Tweet about common historical myths, focusing on misconceptions about life expectancy and language periods like Old English.

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    #23

    Tweet debunking historical myths about clothing care, discussing traditional fabric washing practices.

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    #24

    Tweet debunking historical myths about gladiators with photos of ancient carvings.

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    #25

    Tweet dispelling historical myth about armor use post-gunpowder, with a request for more myths in the comments.

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    Kevin Fox tweets about historical myths, mentioning samurai gun use in Japanese Jidai Geki.

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    #27

    Tweet debunking historical myths about Columbus's funding and perception of the Earth's size.

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