{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6409e3f55452ad0011dbc6ef/69e6495523929c3a2a2896fe?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Hoax: Truth and Lies in the Age of Enlightenment with Madeleine Pelling","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6409e3f55452ad0011dbc6ef/1776699598891-95eeb8b4-7320-424d-92cc-dc1521503a39.jpeg?height=200","description":"<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><p><br></p><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><p><br></p><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><p><br></p><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><p><br></p><p>If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: <a href=\"mailto:jackson@historywithjackson.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">jackson@historywithjackson.co.uk</a></p><p><br></p><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><p><br></p><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>","author_name":"History with Jackson"}