History Daily: The Unearthing of the Cardiff Giant
American History Tellers
The Creation of the Cardiff Giant
A New York merchant creates a fake petrified giant to expose religious beliefs, leading to its discovery and subsequent public fascination. However, a showman creates a forgery of the giant, adding a twist to the story.
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