Fake History – Hartnäckige Mythen aus der Geschichte

From the famous quote "Let them eat cake," which is mistakenly attributed to Marie Antoinette, to the notorious horns that supposedly adorned Viking helmets, false claims about historical events and figures are spread daily in the news, magazines, and especially on social media. Jo Teeuwisse, known on Twitter as "The Fake History Hunter," debunks 101 of the most widespread myths about historical facts in this book and equips us to shine with historical knowledge in front of our friends and to recognize and correct historical inaccuracies wherever we encounter them. From Napoleon's supposed short stature to the horned Viking helmets and Nero's music-making during the burning of Rome, Jo Teeuwisse dispels 101 common misconceptions and traces their origins. This book is the best infotainment read for know-it-alls, fact hunters, and history enthusiasts.