In this episode of the Compendium, we delve deep into the murky waters of the Loch Ness Monster legend. As one of the most famous cryptids in history, the tale of Nessie has captivated many. But what if the entire story had a different twist? We explore how Marmaduke Weatherall played a pivotal role in one of the most sensational hoaxes associated with the monster. Journey with us as we sift through fake news, witness mysterious Nessie sightings, and uncover what the Natural History Museum discovered about those infamous prints. It's a tale of taxidermy, deceit, and the lengths one man would go to fool a world eager for mystery.

We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:

1. "Loch Ness Monster: The Legendary Cryptid of Scotland" - A comprehensive historical overview.
2. “The Beast of Loch Ness: Birth of a Legend” - NOVA Online
3. “How scientists debunked the Loch Ness Monster” - Vox
4. “Loch Ness monster picture is a fake, photographer admits” - The guardian online
5. “Marmaduke Arundel "Duke" Wetherell” - Wikipedia

Host & Show Info

• Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
• About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
• Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin

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