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EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 22 MIN

Drowsy History Week: A Victorian Fairy Hoax

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Jacquis Neal and Matt Bragg open a week of “Drowsy History” with guest Dana Schwartz, host of Noble Blood and Hoax.What You'll Hear:A Bedtime Lesson in Belief: Dana shares the unbelievable true story of two young cousins, a camera, and the photos that convinced even Sir Arthur Conan Doyle that fairies were real.The Sleepy Detective Club: The trio unpacks how imagination, curiosity, and a bit of mischief can make history—one hoax at a time.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & greetings01:00 Dana’s bedtime routine04:00 Drowsy History begins07:00 The fairies appear10:00 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle gets fooled16:00 The truth revealed20:00 Goodnight to the believersFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jacquis Neal and Matt Bragg open a week of “Drowsy History” with guest Dana Schwartz, host of Noble Blood and Hoax.What You'll Hear:A Bedtime Lesson in Belief: Dana shares the unbelievable true story of two young cousins, a camera, and the photos...

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