"History, Canada’s history in particular, is very interesting; but it is not factual.” Welcome to the first episode of History is Unreal. Dr. John Fontaine and ANI (Artificial Narrow Intelligence) introduce Canadian historiography through the lens of a famous Canadian explorer, Jacques Cartier. The exercise begins with learning how and why Cartier was portrayed the way he was in our past versus how we should be portraying him today. The core mission of the show; that the history we learned is based on the biases of the writer and the context of the present (and the past). In episode 1, we learn why Cartier is the topic for this episode; based on the biases of what the historian (Dr. Fontaine in this instance) want to write about, or better, podcast about. This podcast is a search for a better understanding of our history, interpretations critical for Canadian post-secondary students, researchers, and lifelong learners if they strive to understand master the narratives that shape our past and present world. With ANI as a unique digital co-host, we apply a historiographical mindset to this podcast that will empower all students of Canadian history to move from a reactive struggle in simply memorizing dates and players to a proactive and deep understanding of Canada’s history. Stay Connected with the Project: 

• Primary Hub: historyisunreal.ca 
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Music Credits: 

• Track: Violin Concerto in F minor, RV 297 'Winter' (The Four Seasons) 
• Composer: Antonio Vivaldi 
• Performed by: The Modena Chamber Orchestra 
• Source: Musopen.org 
• License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0