The Fake History Hunter

Did I mention I wrote a book? Only a few million times I reckon, so time to remind you once more ;) Here's a quick thread about every single chapter I in it. More about the international bestselling book here: fakehistoryhunter.net/2023/09/08/i...

They just lowered the price with half a million! And it's my birthday today... just saying... just me being subtle...

I've turned another old thread into an article, for easier reading. Art review: ‘The seven deadly sins’ by Jheronimus Bosch, early 1500s. You can read it here: fakehistoryhunter.net/2026/10/27/a... Or here: fakehistoryhunter.substack.com/p/art-review...

OMG, someone read my review of this painting and pointed out that the lady appears to have 6 toes, I never even noticed! Did... did we just find evidence of the first ai generated art back in 1663 or did the famous artist make a mistake, or is it a joke, or maybe a message?

Uploaded to the internet in just the last 24 hours, they all mention that the plague doctor mask isn't medieval. Are we finally making progress? Is it because AI finally figured it out and everyone uses that in stead of google?

I've turned an old threat into an article for easier reading. Art review: "Woman at her Toilet", by Jan Havicksz. Steen, c. 1655 - 1660 You can read it here: fakehistoryhunter.net/2026/10/26/a... Or here: fakehistoryhunter.substack.com/p/art-review...

It gives one hope for the future ;) www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...

I was playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, not a history themed game, so nothing for me to review... but then I saw an old radio, I love old radios so I had to take a good look and then... oh dear... something is missing here 🤨

Over four years since I first poured myself into the oldest pub debate, and 2+ years after my book came out, the media are finally reporting my findings. Of all the articles produced so far, this is probably now the closest to accurate... www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...

On this date in 1415 the battle of Agincourt took place. A fascinating bit of history that also gave us Shakespeare's masterpiece 'Henry V' and several glorious films. Here are clips from 3 films showing the famous, delicious, rousing speech:

"Times are bum and getting bummer" "The rich get rich and the poor get children" "Landlords mad and getting madder" "Times are so bad and getting badder" "The rich get rich and the poor get laid off" 1921. www.youtube.com/watch?v=y041...

Tonight I'm researching the history of pasta. This is going to be a disaster. I had dinner hours ago but am already getting peckish.

The Kehlsteinhaus on the Obersalzberg in Berchtesgaden is on fire. www.br.de/nachrichten/...

I didn't think I'd ever say this, but that cover would make me buy a Playboy magazine ;) But of course it's just a fake. Still, if someone is going to make a magazine with just knights posing seductively, I reckon it would sell...

Using the rain and wind howling around my house as a good excuse to once more let you young folks listen to some proper music for a change ;) youtu.be/DXJ8-E-jvuw?...

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Ignorance of history (and biology, common sense, etc) can literally be dangerous.

Nicolaes Maes, 'The Eavesdropper', about 1656. I love this painting, such fun. We're part of the story, the woman on the stairs is telling us to be quiet so we can hear what's happening in the next room... Hush!

Peapod with Ten Biblical Scenes, North German, c. AD 1500. 10cm long. boxwood.ago.ca/object/peapo...

I love doing research so much. Tonight I'm going to study such a lovely subject! I'm already getting hungry and I haven't even started yet. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

I love that again and again and again re-enactors, hobbyists, history addicts, etc. are showing that they can depict the past better and more accurately than most big budget films. Trailer: youtu.be/MQDlX4kjBB0?...

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

I guess I'm not the only one who when I was little thought After Eights were very very expensive. My parents knew better but let me believe this for years so they didn't have to buy them! Well played 1980s adult, working together to fool the kids ;)

Getting in the mood for Halloween ;) Adapted this cartoon by spaceboycantlol: linktr.ee/spaceboycant...

From the Halvard Vikings Belgium facebook page: www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...

A storm is coming.

Once more I lose a game because I'm distracted by history.

Here's the earlier set made by @badsquiddogames.bsky.social I got last year:

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On this day in 1966 a colliery spoil tip collapsed and destroyed part of the village Aberfan in Wales and killed 144 people, 116 of them children. I've read & seen so much about this disaster I can barely think about it without crying to this day. nmrs.org.uk/mines-map/ac...

"A spokesperson for the company said: "While we appreciate the medieval spirit, safety must always come first."" www.bbc.com/news/article...

I should make my own Medieval themed advent calendar and make it completely blue and drab and put mud behind every door ;)

Another history themed advent calendar. Bookish and edible treats... AND TEN HISTORY BOOKS!! Just what I need, more history books ;) Also tempting! From Unbox the Past.

Another history themed advent calendar. I love this. Just 26 parcels with old stuff inside. Made me think of the advent calendar my mum once made for me 🥹 Tempring! Would be fun to unpack with all of you together here online. www.etsy.com/listing/4406...

Another history advent calendar. Not my cup of tea, fun to open while singing peace on earth though...

History themed advent calendar. Looks nice but the only Wedgwood I'm interested in are the 18/19th century ones with anti slavery messages. I'd pay good money for replicas of those. But I wouldn't pay 600 quid for this. bsky.app/profile/fake...

During structural dismantling and roof renovations in the historic Old Town quarter of Tarnów, Lesser Poland (Małopolska), construction workers uncovered an intact World War II German Maschinenpistole 40 (MP 40) submachine gun. bicnews.com/clandestine-...

I've already got a Taskmaster Advent Calendar but I also want a history themed one. But I hate shopping. So, fellow history addicts, do you know of any cool history themed advent calendars? If I get one I'll show whats behind each door on here every day. Fun!

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I want one. www.reuters.com/science/us-c...

Young evacuee from London enjoying an ice cream at the beach in Deal, Kent. 7th February 1940.

Schau, der homo sapiens! (Look, the Homo sapiens!) created by the Austrian artist and illustrator Karl Alexander Wilke (1879–1954)

Biblioteca Casanatense Ms. 459 - Historia Plantarum, Tacuinum Sanitatis, late 14th century. I have no idea what's going on here, but it's hilarious. Dave is doing some blacksmithing, junior is running around in his underwear trying to scare a dog away?

I sadly missed the original 'War of the Worlds' broadcast of 1938, but I did get to enjoy this gramophone record. The chances of anything coming from mars are a million to one... but still they come! The grooviest and most far out alien invasion ever: youtu.be/Poii8JAbtng?...