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Three hundred years of history faked entirely

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One bizarre theory suggests the early Middle Ages were completely fabricated by a pope. Proponents argue that the calendar was padded with phantom centuries to legitimize certain historical claims. It implies countless generations essentially faked an entire era, which is impressive dedication to a calendar mix-up.

Three hundred years of history faked entirely
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