World history is littered with tall tales and the fates of those who have fallen for them. lan Tattersall, a curator emeritus at the American Museum of Natural History, and Peter Nevraumont, an award winning book producer, have teamed up to create this anti-history of the world. Among the many stories in Hoax are first documented announcements of the end of the world from 2800 BC, the nadir of the cryptids with the Loch Ness Monster, and the iconic and controversial Shroud of Turin. Just as fascinating are the profiles of those who conceived of and executed these deceptions: a sly and sometimes hilarious look at a rogues' gallery of swindlers, scammers, and tricksters. Find YOUR favorite alt-fact story, including: