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The Last Archive

Introducing The Last Archive

Apr 30, 2020
Jill Lepore, New Yorker writer, author, and celebrated historian, uncovers the mystery of truth through the hidden door labeled 'The Last Archive' at the library, announcing a new podcast about America's arguments on truth and evidence.
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  • The Last Archive is a podcast that explores the history of evidence and the challenges society faces in determining truth and reliability.
  • Jill Lepore shares 10 stories from the past century that delve into America's arguments about truth and evidence, unraveling the mystery behind the question 'Who killed truth?'

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The Last Archive: A podcast exploring the history of truth and evidence

The Last Archive is a podcast hosted by Jill Lepore, a historian at Harvard and a staff writer at the New Yorker. The podcast aims to unravel the mystery behind the question 'Who killed truth?' Lepore takes listeners on a journey through history, sharing 10 stories from the last 100 years that delve into America's arguments about truth and evidence. Through these stories, she explores the role of truth in society and tackles the challenges we face in determining what is accurate and reliable.

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