History's Biggest Myths

Brain gone bonkers wondering who really built the pyramids? Got your head stuck in the sand thinking pirates must have buried their treasure? Perhaps you’ve been misled to believe medieval people were all super smelly and died young?

So You Think You Know About History debunks the most humongous historical myths, lies, and misrepresentations that have somehow lived on through the centuries.

Fact check the past as you uncover why people got muddled about mummies or what fibs we’ve all been fed about the first light bulb. Each entry hunts out the surprising secrets behind the most fascinating historical periods and people—whether it’s nicer-than-he-seemed barbarian Genghis Khan, not-so-short general Napoleon, or the much-mythologized Russian princess Anastasia.

Taking a look at everything from ancient tall tales to confusions of the 20th century, this truth-telling guide sets the record straight, and proves that fact is far more interesting than fiction! Perfect for curious kids and history buffs of all ages, it will challenge your assumptions and ignite a passion for historical accuracy.