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American History's Biggest Fibs

1 Series ∙ 3 Episodes ∙ History

Lucy Worsley explores how American has been mythologised and manipulated by generations of politicians, writers and protesters.

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All episodes for series 1 of American History's Biggest Fibs

S1 E1 · The American Revolution

Lucy Worsley debunks the myths behind the American Revolution.

S1 E2 · The American Civil War

Lucy Worsley debunks the myths behind the American Civil War.

S1 E3 · Supremacy

The lies told following the United States' emergence as a superpower.

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