How Arthur Conan Doyle Was Duped By Some of the Victorian World's Most Obvious Hoaxes

How Arthur Conan Doyle Was Duped By Some of the Victorian World's Most Obvious Hoaxes

The creator of Sherlock Holmes famously wanted to believe in the supernatural world. That desire led him down some strange paths.

By Katie Spalding | May 18, 2023

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