About this episode

The episode explores the 1917 Cottingley Fairies incident, its aftermath, and the mystery of the final photograph.

In 1917, two young cousins in England captured photographs allegedly showing fairies, which caught the attention of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and sparked a debate that lasted decades. We explore the aftermath of that incident, including the eventual admission of a partial hoax, while considering the enduring mystery surrounding the fifth and final photograph that one cousin insisted was genuine until her death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Laura Anderson, Tom Reynolds

Topics covered

• fairies
• photography
• hoax
• mystery
• history
• debate

Mentioned in this episode

Places: England

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