Fake news isn’t a new phenomenon, but it has changed a lot over time. These lessons will take a dive into the history of news and fake news up until the rise of the internet.
In this lesson, students will learn about news and fake news in ancient history and, more importantly, before the invention of the printing press. They will also analyze three different case studies from different historical periods.
The next lesson will look at fake news after the invention of the printing press.