The conspiracy files

"Conspiracy theories are nothing new: history is littered with stories that offer the flipside to the accepted truth, and the cases gathered here cover a wide array of subjects, including aliens, secret societies, government cover-ups, and celebrity deaths. Explore intriguing tales that suggest: Pictures of the moon landings were faked ∙ Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene ∙ The world is run by lizards from outer space ∙ a nuclear explosion caused the 2004 tsunami. Each compelling case covers the facts we think we know, and the theories that have been presented since.

Looking at the evidence and the different scenarios, we discuss how credible these theories are and how they have changed our view of events. Contemporary photos help set the scene and introduce you to the key figures in these alternative realities." --back cover.