“Fake news” is a term that has quickly become part of the modern journalism vocabulary, not least because of its liberal use by US President Donald Trump, but how is it actually defined? Below are the ...

In 1883, a Jerusalem antiquities dealer named Moses Wilhelm Shapira announced the discovery of a remarkable artefact: 15 manuscript fragments, supposedly discovered in a cave near the Dead Sea.

Lots of us like to share things on social media or talk to our friends about things we've seen online, but do you always make sure it's true before you share it? Many of us like to share news and ...

The best of BBC reporting, education and training to help you understand the challenges posed by misinformation and fake news The Challenges of disinformation and verification in Russia and Ukraine ...