The Horn Papers Scandal

In the 1940s, Time magazine uncovered the story of William F. Horn, an unlikely historical forger who convinced historians and local communities that he had discovered lost documents about early Pennsylvania. His "Horn Papers" sparked a bizarre investigation, only to be exposed as an elaborate hoax. It's a fascinating and humorous tale of deception and gullibility—Time captured the entire saga in their article "Education: The Great Horn Swoggle."  You can read the full article here.