Fauxthentic History

Author: Fauxthentic HIstory

Hosted by Holly Frey (Stuff You Missed in History Class) and Bryan Young (Full of Sith) Fauxthentic History is your most reliable source of fictional history inside the many, varied worlds of popular culture, mythology, and nerddom. From Star Wars and Star Trek to Disney films and Lord of the Rings, your hosts will take you through the finer details of your favorite stories in ways you never imagined.
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The Long Road to Destroying the Death Star
Tuesday, 22 July, 2025

It took more than two decades to build the Empire's first dreaded Death Star and it took almost that entire time for dissidents to discover its existence and find a way to destroy it. History experts Bryan Young and Holly Frey examine the long road it took to destroy this weapon that would have spelled certain doom for the band of rebels seeking to restore freedom to the galaxy. Music by: David Payne and the AF Jr. Cavemen Or you can subscribe on iTunes! Or Stitcher! Or anywhere else you download podcasts! You can follow us on Bluesky @Swankmotron, and @HollyFrey. http://www.fauxthentichistory.com http://www.swankmotron.com Sources: Star Wars: Andor Star Wars: Catalyst Star Wars: Rogue One Star Wars: A New Hope Star Wars: The Clone Wars Star Wars: Rebels Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope