The Mystery of the Phaistos Disc: History’s Greatest Archaeological Hoax? | Full Documentary

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Is one of Europe’s most famous archaeological artifacts a masterful hoax? The Phaistos Disc, a 3,600-year-old clay artifact discovered in 1908 on the island of Crete, has puzzled and inspired scholars, cryptologists, and conspiracy theorists for over a century. Impressed with mysterious symbols said to represent Europe’s oldest script, the disc is proudly displayed at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum as a crown jewel of Minoan civilization. But what if it’s a fake? This investigative documentary retraces the artifact’s origins and follows a trail from Crete to New York, Athens to Florence, uncovering evidence that points to a potential forgery. Art dealer and forgery expert Jerome Eisenberg presents a compelling case: that the disc was fabricated by Italian archaeologist Luigi Pernier, possibly with the help of master restorer Emile Gilliéron. Their motive? Fame and rivalry during the golden age of archaeology. With contributions from renowned linguists and archaeologists—including a groundbreaking reading of the disc’s script by Gareth Owens—this film explores whether the Phaistos Disc is a genuine relic of the ancient world or one of the greatest archaeological scandals of all time. More Get.factual documentaries: https://youtu.be/btIE9F0byNs Welcome to the official Get.factual youtube channel! 🌍 We are a documentary streaming channel covering history, science, technology, and nature. Explore worlds distant, forgotten, and unknown; from the depths of ocean trenches to the far reaches of the cosmos. New uploads of full-length documentaries and docu-series every week! Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/GetfactualSUB