Hoax or History: The Michigan Relics (2024)

Hoax or History: The Michigan Relics (2024) poster

A national controversy in the early 1900s, The Michigan Relics became the focus of intense investigation by church leaders concerned that these artifacts could be proof of the lost tribes of Israel inhabiting North America during the third and fourth centuries. Early scientists and academics dismissed the artifacts as frauds and yet more were discovered for 30 years in burial mounds throughout the state of Michigan. The artifacts passed into storage and were mostly forgotten until the last decade of the 20th century when new research brought the controversy back to life.

Director: Thom Bell
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date:
Production: MagellanTV
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

fraud, archaeological dig, archeological fraud

More Films by Director: Thom Bell
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hoax or History: The Michigan Relics about?
A national controversy in the early 1900s, The Michigan Relics became the focus of intense investigation by church leaders concerned that these artifacts could be proof of the lost tribes of Israel inhabiting North America during the third and fourth centuries. Early scientists and academics dismissed the artifacts as frauds and yet more were discovered for 30 years in burial mounds throughout the state of Michigan. The artifacts passed into storage and were mostly forgotten until the last decade of the 20th century when new research brought the controversy back to life.
Who directed Hoax or History: The Michigan Relics?
Hoax or History: The Michigan Relics was directed by Thom Bell.
How long is Hoax or History: The Michigan Relics?
Hoax or History: The Michigan Relics has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Hoax or History: The Michigan Relics?
Hoax or History: The Michigan Relics is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Hoax or History: The Michigan Relics produced?
Hoax or History: The Michigan Relics was produced in United States of America.