Piltdown Man: History's Greatest Hoaxes
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Forbidden History presents History's Greatest Hoaxes In 1912 the discovery of an unusual skull and jawbone in Sussex, England, led many to believe that a 'missing link' had finally been found. The revelation of a hoax, however, had wide reaching impact on anthropology and science. Cast List: Guy Walters: A British author, historian, and journalist who has written several books on WWII. As a journalist for The Times, he writes on historical topics for the national press. Dr. Linda Papadopoulos: Author & Psychologist Miles Russell: Archaeologist & Charles Dawson Biographer Alex Boese: Author, The World's Greatest Hoaxes Marcus Brigstocke: Author & Comedian Joe Nickell: Paranormal Investigator Keith Moore: Head Librarian, Royal Society Cathy Walling: Curator, Hastings Museum & Art Gallery Jo Hatton: Keeper of Natural History, Horniman Museum Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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