It is overwhelming to think of the volume of priceless artefacts and history-altering discoveries that have been brought out of the ground, not to mention the wealth of treasures that still lie beneath our feet. But the annals of archaeology are replete with examples of the experts being hoodwinked by tricksters and conmen looking to make money, a name for themselves, or maybe just a joke. Here, we explore some of the most infamous archaeological hoaxes in history.