Is the TV show History's Greatest Hoaxes available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime or Apple TV+?

At Stream Tracker, we take a look at History's Greatest Hoaxes (2016), a documentary series that digs into some of the boldest deceptions in modern memory — from the Hitler Diaries and the Piltdown Man to the War of the Worlds broadcast, Papillon, the Loch Ness Monster and the notorious Alien Autopsy film. Through archival sleuthing, expert testimony and a bit of forensic unpicking, the show reveals how forgeries, hoaxes and mass misdirection are constructed and sometimes toppled. This article will explore the series' themes and, crucially, tell you whether you can stream it on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video or Apple TV+ and where it’s currently available. If the series has picked up any awards, those will be noted as well.

Synopsis

This series investigates some of history’s most audacious deceptions, revealing how cunning fabrications misled the public and experts alike until evidence, investigation, or fortune brought the truth to light. Each episode reconstructs a different infamous fraud—from forged documents and archaeological fakes to broadcast panics and staged footage—examining the motives, methods, and fallout behind cases such as the Hitler Diaries, the Piltdown Man, the War of the Worlds radio scare, the controversies surrounding Papillon, the legend of the Loch Ness Monster, and the disputed Alien Autopsy film.

Release date

2016

Seasons / Episodes

1s / 6ep

Total duration

Not set

Rating

Country

Genre(s)

Documentaire

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