Episode 192
Lies that Misled Medieval People
Natasha Tidd, author of A Short History of the World in 50 Lies, shares two cases where lies had widespread consequences.
Gone Medieval · History Hit
March 14, 202330m 40s
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Show Notes
<p>Everyone lies from time to time but some lies have had a particular influence on world events and have even been a major factor in shaping history. In the Middle Ages, for example, how did an outlandish book called <em>The Travels of Sir John Mandeville </em>create misconceptions about foreigners? And how did falsehoods promoted after the death of a young boy in northern Italy lead to widespread anti-semitic pogroms as well as conspiracy theories that endure today?</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>In this episode of <em>Gone Medieval</em>, Dr. Cat Jarman is joined by Natasha Tidd, author of the new book <em>A Short History of the World in 50 Lies</em>. Together they explore these two cases where lies had widespread consequences.</p><p> </p><p>This episode was edited and produced by Rob Weinberg.</p><p> </p><p>Read more of Natasha Tidd’s work at <a href="https://fyeahhistory.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">F Yeah History.</a></p><p> </p><p>If you’re enjoying this podcast and are looking for more fascinating Medieval content then subscribe to our Medieval Monday newsletter <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/sign-up-to-history-hit/?utm_source=timelinenewsletter&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Timeline+Podcast+Campaign" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here.</a></p><p> </p><p>If you'd like to learn even more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hit - <a href="https://access.historyhit.com/?utm_source=audio&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast+Campaign&utm_id=Podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe today!</a> To download, go to <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.historyhit&hl=en_GB&gl=US" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Android</a> or <a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/history-hit/id1303668247" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple store</a></p>
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