<p>Explore the captivating world of hoaxes in the 18th century, revealing how they shaped society's understanding of truth. Learn why these tales matter today.</p><br><p>In the 18th century, a captivating yet chaotic narrative unfolded, marked by deception and intrigue. Hoaxes were not merely tricks; they were a reflection of the societal tensions and aspirations of the time. This blog post explores the fascinating insights shared by Madeleine Pelling in her recent book, *Hokes, Truth and Lies in the Age of Enlightenment*, shedding light on how hoaxes influenced perceptions of truth and reality during a pivotal era.</p><br><p>Grab a copy of Hoax <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14692/9781805222354" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14692/9781805222354</a></p><br><p>Keep up to date with Maddy all of her work, including History Hit's After Dark, and her previous books <a href="https://linktr.ee/maddypelling?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnTzeJp_rINGEfHqZR_wM17ahQ9lc03CxnbAAX3ZHwqpyW1S8-ACsTkT0tShU_aem_NpVyCL3_78OjJrUqAlSVrg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/maddypelling?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnTzeJp_rINGEfHqZR_wM17ahQ9lc03CxnbAAX3ZHwqpyW1S8-ACsTkT0tShU_aem_NpVyCL3_78OjJrUqAlSVrg</a></p><br><p>If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p><br><p>To support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our <a href="https://patreon.com/HistorywithJackson?utm_medium=unknown&amp;utm_source=join_link&amp;utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&amp;utm_content=copyLink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a> - <a href="https://patreon.com/HistorywithJackson?utm_medium=unknown&amp;utm_source=join_link&amp;utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&amp;utm_content=copyLink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/HistorywithJackson?utm_medium=unknown&amp;utm_source=join_link&amp;utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&amp;utm_content=copyLink</a></p><br><p>To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/64ac72532a77ae00110d8330/shows/6409e3f55452ad0011dbc6ef/www.HistorywithJackson.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.HistorywithJackson.co.uk</a></p><p>Follow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJackson</p><p>Follow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJackson</p><p>Follow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJackson</p><p>Follow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>