One of the most pivotal moments in the history of Thailand was the Battle of Nong Sarai in 1593. This confrontation between the Burmese Tuangoo Dynasty and the proto-Thai kingdom of Ayutthaya is remembered as the setting for an epic elephant duel. King Naresuan of Ayutthaya was said to have challenged the Burmese crown prince to single combat on elephant back. His victory that day become symbolic of Thailand's independent spirit. However, there are at least ten different accounts of what actually went down at Nong Sarai in 1593. Each of those sources paint a very different picture of how this confrontation played out. Which sources should we trust? Was this duel actually an elephant sized historical myth? Tune-in and find out how horny elephants, dishonorable gunplay, and damaged hats all play a role in the story.&nbsp;Join us in Greece in 2026! Check out the itinerary and book <a href="https://www.wetravel.com/i/689f513261b644534389c91e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>!Check out the merch at out T-Public store <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/our-fake-history?ref_id=9701&utm_campaign=9701&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Our%2BFake%2BHistory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>!See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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