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Great Impostors in History

Eight documentary reconstructions of false identities, extraordinary frauds, and collective deception.

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8 episodesBilingualOriginal series
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SEASON ONE

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01

Princess Caraboo: the kingdom that never existed

In 1817, a young woman appeared in England speaking an unknown language and convinced a community that she was a foreign princess.

4:19 · Sarah
02

Gregor MacGregor: selling an imaginary country

4:37 · Sarah
03

Anna Anderson: the last Romanov?

4:15 · Sarah
04

Victor Lustig: the man who sold the Eiffel Tower

4:05 · Sarah
05

Van Meegeren: the Vermeer that fooled the experts

4:21 · Sarah
06

Cassie Chadwick: Carnegie's imaginary heiress

4:09 · Sarah
07

The Great Moon Hoax of 1835

4:32 · Sarah
08

Clifford Irving: Howard Hughes's fake autobiography

4:09 · Sarah
ABOUT THE SERIES

Inside Great Impostors in History

Eight documentary reconstructions of false identities, extraordinary frauds, and collective deception.

Each episode combines context, storytelling, and useful facts to explain the subject clearly, with no prior knowledge required.

Original scriptsResearched and written for every episode.
Natural voicesMateo · Sarah
Listen your wayEnglish and Spanish.
A continuing storyEpisodes connected by one shared universe.
THE SERIES AT A GLANCE

Useful facts before listening

Trust opens doorsMany frauds exploit social expectations more than technical weaknesses.
A plausible storyEffective deception often mixes true details with an invented identity.
Status protectsClothes, manners, and connections can delay uncomfortable questions.
The press amplifiesPublic attention can expose a fraud or spread it further.
Desire participatesPromises of wealth, prestige, or belonging make the unlikely believable.
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Do I need to listen in order?

No. Each episode stands on its own, although the complete series builds a richer view of the subject.

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Yes. Progress is saved on this device for every episode and language.

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Yes. Use the language selector to switch between Mateo in Spanish and Sarah in English.

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