Italian Catholic museum opens exhibit on 'fake news' Jewish blood libel

In 1475, a two-year-old boy, Simonino, disappeared in the Italian city of Trento, marking the beginning of one of the most infamous cases of blood libel against Jews in history.

Giuseppe Alberti, Alleged martyrdom of Simonino da Trento, 1677, oil on canvas, Trento, Castello del Buonconsiglio. Provincial monuments and collections.

(photo credit: MUSEO DIOCESANO TRIDENTINO)

ByROSSELLA TERCATIN

DECEMBER 10, 2019 13:42

Italian Catholic museum opens exhibit on 'fake news' Jewish blood libel

In 1475, a two-year-old boy, Simonino, disappeared in the Italian city of Trento, marking the beginning of one of the most infamous cases of blood libel against Jews in history.

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Italian Catholic museum opens exhibit on 'fake news' Jewish blood libel

In 1475, a two-year-old boy, Simonino, disappeared in the Italian city of Trento, marking the beginning of one of the most infamous cases of blood libel against Jews in history.

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