History Detective: Debunking the Yule Log Myth with Dr. Robert May

About this episode

Alycia Asai interviews Dr. Robert May about his book that debunks the Yule Log myth and explores its historical context.

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Robert May to discuss his latest book Debunking the Yule Log Myth: The Disturbing History of a Plantation Legend. In this episode we discuss Dr. May's approach to history, his decision to tackle the Yule Log myth , including how it originated and the reasons it persists in American culture. Learn more about how myths are created, spread, and believed - and how you can become a better consumer of history. Support the show

People in this episode

Host: Alycia Asai

Guest: Dr. Robert May

Topics covered

• Yule Log myth
• history
• plantation legends
• American culture
• myth debunking

Keywords

• Yule Log
• myth
• history
• plantation
• American culture
• Dr. Robert May
• debunking myths

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Books & works: Debunking the Yule Log Myth: The Disturbing History of a Plantation Legend

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