Sailor in Iconic V-J Day Times Square Kiss Photo Dies at 95
The photo by Alfred Eisenstaedt was one of the most famous photographs of the 20th century.
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2017: The Year in Fauxtography
A look back at the year's biggest stories — and the hoax images that followed at their heels.
Sun and Full Moon Between Two Trees?
An image showing a full moon above a setting sun and framed between two trees is not a genuine photograph.
Were These Women Found Guilty of Witchcraft in Early 20th Century China?
A photograph showing three women in a "cangue" is often shared with a backstory about witchcraft.
Did a Biplane Buzz a Los Angeles Beach in 1911?
An image purportedly showing a biplane flying low over a California beach is actually an early example of photographic manipulation.
U.S. Army Releases Combat Photographer’s Last Shot — of the Blast That Killed Her
The "haunting" image was captured by Spc. Hilda Clayton of an explosion that claimed her life in Afghanistan.
Is a Shadowy Figure in a Facebook Photo a ‘Demon’?
A 'demonic' photograph purportedly taken in Arizona on New Year's Day is causing a stir on social media.
‘Chilling’ Photograph of Fatal Crash Shows Spirit Leaving Victim’s Body
The 'spirit' seen in a photograph of a fatal crash scene bears a startling resemblance to a fleck of dust.
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The Origins of Princess Leia’s Hairstyle
Following Carrie Fisher's death, speculation mounted regarding the inspiration for her Princess Leia's character's iconic hair buns.
Is This Lev Parnas at a Family Birthday Party with Donald Trump?
While this photo is nearly 30 years old, the claim that it shows the business associate of Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani has only been around since January 2020.
Did Pelosi Use $15,000 Worth of Pens to Sign Articles of Impeachment?
The tradition of using multiple pens to sign important legislation, and then giving those pens to the people involved, has been practiced by politicians for decades.
Did Confederate Flags Fly at a Gun-Rights Rally in Virginia?
One right-wing observer called U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez a liar for claiming that protesters in Richmond carried Confederate flags in January 2020.
Did George Washington Say This About Citizens’ Right to Bear Arms?
George Washington is in the running for the United States' most misquoted president.