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Starred Review on July 1, 2025 | Arts & Humanities
Filmmaker Herzog (Every Man for Himself and God Against All) begins this exploration of the nature of truth through art, philosophy, and history with a quote from Roman grammarian Aulus Gellius: "Truth is the daughter of time." It sets the stage for all that follows. Herzog asserts that fake news has always existed; it has simply morphed from era to era. For instance, Roald Amundsen's victorious race to th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More




