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Welcome to the "Historical Myth a Month" Website

Facing the truth about some of our best but tallest tales
by Guy Rocha, Nevada State Archivist
Guy Rocha

Nevada history books and newspapers all too often tell stories that distort the truth. Occasionally historians make mistakes, sometimes newspaper reporters get the wrong information, and oftentimes advertisers and civic promoters embellish and exaggerate the facts to promote their towns or businesses. Once a story appears in print, it generally gets repeated again and again, making it more and more believable. What’s true? What really happened? How do you know it’s true? You can find out RIGHT HERE.

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