The Rest of The Story - Redux
The Constant: A History of Getting Things Wrong
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The Great Wall Hoax and Its Rippling Effects
This chapter uncovers the story behind Harry Lee Wilbur's 1939 article detailing an elaborate hoax about the Great Wall of China, crafted by four reporters. It explores the impact of this fabricated tale on public perception, media portrayal, and its connection to the Boxer Rebellion amid rising anti-imperialist sentiments in China.
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