Before clickbait headlines and conspiracy YouTubers, there was The Great Moon Hoax of 1835. Join us as we talk lunar lies, Victorian media chaos, and a fake discovery so elaborate it makes some modern conspiracy theories look tame. All that, and one astronomer who just wanted to mind his own telescope.<br /><br /><b>Music provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]</b><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support</a>.