Top 10 Historical Inaccuracies People Believe to be True

💡George Washington's teeth were not made of wood; he actually had dentures made from premium material.

🍰Marie Antoinette never said, 'Let them eat cake'; this misquote was popularized by Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

🐉Viking helmets did not have horns; this misconception originated from artistic representations in the 19th century.

👑Napoleon Bonaparte was not abnormally short; he was actually of above-average height for his time.

🔊Paul Revere did not shout, 'The British are coming!' during his ride; the phrase was not historically accurate.

Did George Washington really have wooden teeth?

—No, George Washington's teeth were not made of wood. He had dentures made from premium material.

Did Marie Antoinette say, 'Let them eat cake'?

—No, Marie Antoinette never said, 'Let them eat cake.' This quote was misattributed to her.

Did Vikings wear helmets with horns?

—No, Viking helmets did not have horns. This myth originated from artistic representations in the 19th century.

Was Napoleon Bonaparte short?

—No, Napoleon Bonaparte was not abnormally short. He was actually of above-average height for his time.

Did Paul Revere shout, 'The British are coming!'?

—No, there is no historical evidence that Paul Revere shouted, 'The British are coming!' during his ride.

00:00Introduction to the top 10 historical inaccuracies that are commonly believed to be true.

02:00George Washington's teeth were not made of wood; he actually had dentures made from premium material.

06:40Debunking the misconception that Marie Antoinette said, 'Let them eat cake.'

08:45The truth about Viking helmets and the myth of horns.

11:57Dispelling the myth of Napoleon Bonaparte's short stature.

15:18The historical truth about Paul Revere's ride and the phrase, 'The British are coming!'