April Fools’ hoaxes of history

Fri, 2010-04-02 13:50
Submitted by beckyhoskins

Hitting the headines as we enter April: a look back at April Fools' Days of the past and some historical hoaxes; its a mixed week for historic sites as there are discoveries, re-openings and collapses; plus, women are heralded as the founders of beer and biblical stories take on a new contemporary significance.

April Fools' hoaxes of history.

Duddon Valley found to be home to thousands of ancient sites.

British Museum’s unseen exhibitions are explored.

Beer: all thanks to women?

Biblical Plagues of Egypt triggered by climate change, suggest scientists.

RAF’s World War II poster boy is revealed, aged 91.

Roman sarcophagus uncovered in Italy is thought to contain ancient VIP.

Titanic museum plans encouraged by £4.6m lottery grant.

Emperor Nero’s palace suffers a roof collapse.

Machu Picchu is re-opened to visitors, championed by actress Susan Sarandon.
  

Becky Hoskins

 

Becky Hoskins studied history at the University of Bristol