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Natasha Tidd is a historian and writer specializing in social history and the hidden narratives behind major world events. She is known for her accessible approach to history and her work uncovering the impact of misinformation throughout time.
Known for: A Short History of the World in 50 Lies
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A Short History of the World in 50 Lies
Historian Natasha Tidd explores how deception has shaped human history, from ancient propaganda to modern misinformation. Through fifty concise accounts, the book reveals how lies have influenced politics, culture, and society across centuries, showing that truth is often stranger than fiction.
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Ancient Deceptions
In the earliest civilizations, deception was not seen as a moral failing—it was a strategic tool of survival and governance. Ancient kings understood that legitimacy was a fragile thing; it needed constant nourishment from narrative. Pharaohs claimed divine birth, Mesopotamian rulers carved false vi...
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Religious Fabrications
Religious history is steeped in mythmaking, some of which served noble ends, while others entrenched inequality or violence. Faith has always been intertwined with narrative, and when claims of divine will intersected with political ambition, the truth often became a casualty. Throughout my researc...
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About Natasha Tidd
Natasha Tidd is a historian and writer specializing in social history and the hidden narratives behind major world events. She is known for her accessible approach to history and her work uncovering the impact of misinformation throughout time.
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