Fake News is not a new phenomena. The phrase was not coined by a contemporary politician. There are plenty of examples of "fake news" throughout human history.
This article by Nadja Sayej in The Guardian reports on an exhibition by the Boone County History and Culture Centre on the importance of accurate journalism to combat fake news, using stories throughout history.
This exhibit attempts to explore the long history of hoaxes, misinformation, propaganda, unverified rumor or poor reporting, and hopes to illuminate what citizens should know about the term and its use as they continue to navigate a media universe where much of the news is delivered online, without verification, and often with an agenda.
