Witness of the Times

About Witness of the Times

“Witness of The Times” is a history podcast hosted by the Dr. Bruce Baker. This captivating podcast will take you on a unique journey through history like you’ve never experienced before. Join Dr. Baker as he shares fascinating stories about the intriguing people, places, and events he encounters on his time-traveling adventures. From the vibrant culture of Native Americans to the daring escapades of moonshiners, and the turbulent times of the American Civil War, each episode is packed with enthralling tales that will transport you to another era. Prepare yourself to explore the past in a whole new light with Dr. Bruce Baker and Witness of The Times. Tune in for an unforgettable experience that will both educate and entertain you. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn and be amazed by the wonders of history

Publisher

witnessofthetimes

Category

history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Sept 2024

Latest episode

18 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

52 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Aug 2026

   Witness of the Times, Season 4, Episode 12 “Unbelievable History: “Modern Myths We Still Believe.”

   Episode 12 Title: Unbelievable History: Modern Myths We Still Believe Drop Date: August 18, 2026 Show Notes In the Season 4 finale of Witness of the Times, Dr. Bruce Baker shifts the focus from ancient myths to the modern misconceptions that continue to shape how we understand the world today. From pseudoscience and nutrition myths to misunderstood physics and animal behavior, this episode explores how easily human beings create explanations for things we only partially understand — and why some myths endure even when evidence disproves them. Drawing on science, history, psychology, and everyday experience, Dr. Baker examines how myths evolve not only from ignorance, but often from logic that appears convincing on the surface. Among the modern myths explored: Whether toilets really spin differently in opposite hemispheres The myth of humans using only 10% of their brains Why “right-brain vs. left-brain” thinking is misleading Misconceptions about hydration, coffee, sugar, and MSG Why shaving does not make hair grow back thicker The truth about stretching before exercise Whether dropped pennies can actually kill someone Black hole fears surrounding particle accelerators Why bumblebees absolutely can fly Mouse traps, cheese, and animal behavior myths Dangerous misconceptions involving sharks and rhino horns Throughout the episode, Dr. Baker reflects on how myths form, spread, and persist — especially when they reinforce what people already want to believe. The episode also closes the broader Season 4 exploration of mythology, unbelievable history, and misunderstood truth with a reminder that myths, while often inaccurate, still reveal something profound about human nature. Topics Covered Modern myths and misconceptions Pseudoscience Scientific misunderstandings Nutrition myths Human biology misconceptions Physics myths Animal behavior myths Misinformation and belief systems Joseph Campbell and mythology The psychology of mythmaking Key Myths Discussed Coriolis effect and toilets Humans using only 10% of the brain Right-brain vs. left-brain thinking “Eight glasses of water a day” Coffee as a dehydrator Sugar causing hyperactivity MSG allergies Alcohol warming the body Pennies dropped from skyscrapers Bumblebees being unable to fly Mice loving cheese Sharks never getting cancer “Myths are powerful because they often contain just enough truth to feel believable.” Credits Hosted by Mark Veazey and Dr. Bruce Baker Music by Jorgen Halber Witness of the Times explores the people, places, and moments that shaped our world — often hidden in plain sight. If you like what we do, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.  Every positive review helps new listeners find the show.  Send us your questions about the stories we profile.  You can email us at witnessofthetimes@gmail.com.  The Executive Producers of “The Witness of The Times” are Marc Veazey and Dr. Bruce Baker.  Our music is by Jorgen Hallberg.  Witness of the Times is produced by Ezra Media Network. We are your hosts, Marc Veazey and Dr. Bruce Baker, and this has been” The Witness of the Times.”

2. 

   11 Aug 2026

   Witness of the Times, Season 4, Episode 11 "Mythcellaneous Tales"

   Show Notes Witness of the Times – Season 4, Episode 11 “Mythcellaneous Tales” Drops August 11, 2026 Show Notes In Episode 11 of Witness of the Times, “Mythcellaneous Tales,” we explore the line between myth and history, looking at legends once dismissed as fiction that may contain surprising elements of truth. This episode examines evidence of Viking exploration in North America before Columbus, including the Norse settlement at L’Anse aux Meadows, and considers how the Vikings may have navigated using lodestone and sunstones. It also looks at possible Polynesian contact with South America, the enduring legend of Rama’s Bridge between India and Sri Lanka, and a Solomon Islands story that appears to preserve the memory of a real island lost beneath the sea. We also revisit the ancient world, from the possible rediscovery of the Egyptian Labyrinth to the true identity of orichalcum, the mysterious metal described by classical writers. Along the way, the episode touches on the okapi, extinct animals such as the aurochs, global flood traditions, the Lighthouse of Alexandria, and the long-running debate over the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. At its core, this episode asks an important question: How often do myths preserve real history? Sometimes, the stories of the past are not pure invention, but echoes of events, places, and discoveries that were once very real. In this episode: Viking contact with North America before Columbus Norse navigation and the mystery of sunstones Polynesian links to South America The possible reality behind Rama’s Bridge A sunken-island legend from the Solomon Islands The Egyptian Labyrinth and the mystery of orichalcum The okapi, extinct animals, and how myths preserve memory Flood traditions, the Lighthouse of Alexandria, and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon Credits Hosted by Marc Veazey and Dr. Bruce Baker Music by Jorgen Halber Witness of the Times explores the people, places, and moments that shaped our world — often hidden in plain sight. If you like what we do, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.  Every positive review helps new listeners find the show.  Send us your questions about the stories we profile.  You can email us at witnessofthetimes@gmail.com.  The Executive Producers of “The Witness of The Times” are Marc Veazey and Dr. Bruce Baker.  Our music is by Jorgen Hallberg.  Witness of the Times is produced by Ezra Media Network. We are your hosts, Marc Veazey and Dr. Bruce Baker, and this has been” The Witness of the Times.”

3. 

   4 Aug 2026

   Witness of the Times, Season 4, Episode 10 “Unbelievable History: The Odyssey and the real World of Ancient Myths.”

   Episode 10 Title: Unbelievable History: The Odyssey and the Real World of Ancient Myth Drop Date: August 4, 2026 Show Notes In this episode of Witness of the Times, Dr. Bruce Baker concludes his exploration of unbelievable history by examining one of the greatest legendary journeys ever told: Homer’s Odyssey. Was the voyage of Odysseus pure fiction, or was Homer describing real places, real dangers, and real maritime routes known to Bronze Age sailors? Traveling stop-by-stop through the Mediterranean, Dr. Baker retraces the ten-year journey of Ulysses from the fall of Troy back to Ithaca, connecting mythological encounters with actual locations that still exist today. From Malta and Sardinia to Sicily, Tunisia, the Amalfi Coast, and the volcanic landscapes near Naples, the episode reveals how ancient sailors transformed dangerous coastlines, strange natural phenomena, and unfamiliar peoples into enduring myths. Among the legendary encounters explored: The Lotus Eaters and the intoxicating lotus fruit of Tunisia The Cyclops Polyphemus and Malta’s ancient legends Aeolus and the wind-swept Aeolian Islands Circe and the island of Aeaea Lake Avernus and the Roman entrance to the underworld The Sirens off the Amalfi Coast Scylla and Charybdis in the Strait of Messina Calypso’s island of Ogygia, believed by many to be Gozo Dr. Baker also examines the realities of Bronze Age seafaring, the ships used during the Trojan War era, and the plausibility of Homer’s route through the Mediterranean. The episode closes with a reflection on comparative mythology scholar Joseph Campbell’s belief that Odysseus represents more than a single legendary king — he represents all of us and the universal human journey through life. Topics Covered Homer’s Odyssey Bronze Age Mediterranean navigation Mythological geography Troy and the Trojan War Ancient seafaring and Greek ships Malta and the Cyclops legend The Sirens and Amalfi Coast Scylla and Charybdis Joseph Campbell and the hero’s journey Mythology versus historical reality Key Locations Explored Troy (Hisarlik, Turkey) Smyrna / Izmir Chios Gerba, Tunisia Malta Aeolian Islands Sardinia Ponza Campi Flegrei and Lake Avernus Amalfi Coast Strait of Messina Sicily Gozo Corfu Ithaca “Their feats may have been embellished, but the places were real.” Credits Hosted by Mark Veesey and Dr. Bruce Baker Music by Jorgen Halber Witness of the Times explores the people, places, and moments that shaped our world — often hidden in plain sight. If you like what we do, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.  Every positive review helps new listeners find the show.  Send us your questions about the stories we profile.  You can email us at witnessofthetimes@gmail.com.  The Executive Producers of “The Witness of The Times” are Marc Veazey and Dr. Bruce Baker.  Our music is by Jorgen Hallberg.  Witness of the Times is produced by Ezra Media Network. We are your hosts, Marc Veazey and Dr. Bruce Baker, and this has been” The Witness of the Times.”

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 24 / 100

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35

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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