Viral

Move over fake news, welcome fake history.

False historical memes are being widely shared on social media.

Jolyon Jenkins investigates a few - an elephant in Belfast, a bear in the second world war, some stunning first world war aerial dog fight photos, and a photo of a "colonial master" being carried on an Asian woman's back.

Plus, the widespread sharing of "inspirational" quotes by Winston Churchill which the man never said.

If we're all so internet-savvy, why are we also so internet-credulous?

Produced and presented by Jolyon Jenkins.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2021.