BobRingReflections

This is my 88 th blog article on some aspect of history.  During my research and writing, I have come across many historical myths, which though not true, persist in our general discourse today.  So, at Pat’s suggestion, this blog will be about historical myths, and truth behind them.     After a short introduction, I will discuss 10 historical myths - in historical order. My principal sources include: “The 20 Greatest Historical Myths,” writespirit.net; “Myths Debunked: 5 Widely Believed Tales about Historical Figures,” blog.gale.com; “Myths of the Flat Earth,” “Christopher Columbus,” and “Magellan Expedition,” Wikipedia.com; “Shakespeare Sources,” thoughtco.com; “The Myths of the Thanksgiving Story and the Lasting Damage They Imbue,” smithsonianmag.com; “Salem Witch Trials,” and “Did George Washington Have Wooden Teeth?,” history.com; “Was Napoleon Short?;” britannica.com; “Gunfights in the Wild West,” whatculture.com; “Who actually invented the light bulb?,” endesa.com; plus,