The Art of Deception: Fake Towns Through History

This chapter explores the historical and cultural significance of fake towns, detailing how they have been used as propaganda tools throughout history. From Potemkin villages to Nazi propaganda efforts, the conversation reveals the lengths to which regimes have gone to create misleading façades. The discussion includes wartime tactics like decoy cities that successfully diverted enemy attacks and the innovative construction of replicas, illustrating the complex interplay between deception and reality.