7 historical conspiracy theories

Conspiracy theories are not a modern phenomenon. In fact, fascinating (if unconvincing) conspiracies have been circulating for thousands of years. Was Queen Elizabeth I a man? Are we leaving in 1722? The answers may be obvious, but the stories behind them are interesting and enlightening.

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