similar to "pop science". Pop history is an interpretation of history to explain historical events, objects, and sources to a general audience. What makes pop history different from pop science, however, is that, unlike pop science, pop history often uses a straight narrative perspective, making history seem a lot more simplistic than it actually is.
"These are 10 reasons why I think Oversimplified is an influencer of the ever-growing genre of pop history."
by K A I S E R January 29, 2022