Who told you that this is a fact? It's a story, and as far as I can see, a convincing one. If you see otherwise, you should explain yourself in terms that don't resort to ad hominem, and appeals to authority that I assume you don't have either.
Asking for a peer reviewed source is not a logical fallacy of any kind.
If you want to get mad at something, get mad at the people who make up "historical facts" on the internet to win arguments.