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Joseph Mulhatton: The Liar Laureate of the World

Joseph Mulhatton: The Liar Laureate of the World

FromHistorical Blindness


Joseph Mulhatton: The Liar Laureate of the World

FromHistorical Blindness

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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Aug 15, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, we take a look at the fake news of the late 19th century, focusing on the life and work of one of the greatest hoaxers who ever lived. After a brief overview of "fake news" today, we look back at the distinguished history of 19th century newspaper hoaxes before following the hoaxing career of Joseph Mulhatton, the Modern Munchausen and Monarch of Mendacity!
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Released:
Aug 15, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Historical Blindness podcast is a podcast about history’s myths, mysteries, and forgotten truths. By examining cases of outrageous hoaxes, pernicious conspiracy theory, mass delusion, baffling mysteries and unreliable historiography, Historical Blindness searches for insights into modern religious belief and political culture.