How well do you know your history and pseudo history?

Do you always know which is which?

If you're a seasoned scaptoid listener, you'd better.

So today, we're putting you to the test with a pop quiz to see how well you can discriminate

between things that actually happened and things that alternative historians and television

archaeologists want you to believe happened.

Our pseudo history pop quiz is today on Skeptoid.

You're listening to Skeptoid.

I'm Brian Dunning from Skeptoid.com.

Pop quiz, history, and pseudo history.

Once again, you sit down expecting to enjoy a relaxing podcast, but are surprised

instead by a pop quiz.

Yes, it's another working day for you.

No break.

Today we're going to test your knowledge on a variety of topics from the world of false

history.

Claims promoted in pop culture that distort what really happened.

Just be aware that if you expect to do well, based on having watched a lot of television,

science, and history channels, you might be disappointed.

So without further ado, let's get started.

Number one, the Illuminati.

The most famous secret society that called themselves the Illuminati was founded in Bavaria

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