Gregor MacGregor's Fake Country

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The History Guy tells the astonishing story of Gregor MacGregor, a 19th‑century Scottish adventurer whose audacious fraud has been called one of the most brazen in history. MacGregor invented an entirely fictitious Central American nation—Poyais—and convinced investors, settlers, and even governments that it was a prosperous, well‑developed country eager for European colonists. Check out our new shop for fun The History Guy merchandise: https://thehistoryguy-shop.fourthwall.com/products/thg-history This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide illustration. As very few images of the actual event are available in the Public Domain, images of similar objects and events are used for illustration. Note: Just because you can think up a reason to criticize doesn't mean that you are obligated to do so. Pedantic is not a compliment folks. You can purchase the bow tie worn in this episode at The Tie Bar: https://www.thetiebar.com/?utm_campaign=BowtieLove&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_source=LanceGeiger All events are portrayed in historical context and for educational purposes. No images or content are primarily intended to shock and disgust. Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Non censuram. Find The History Guy at: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheHistoryGuy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHistoryGuyYT/ Please send suggestions for future episodes: Suggestions@TheHist

Published 2026-04-13 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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