Monthly Archives: May 2006

ArtiFacts: Recent News in the Field of Archaeology

Posted on May 29, 2006 by Carl Feagans

Current News in the World of Archaeology Nautical Archaeology: EgyptologyA Roman city is found submerged off of Egypt in the Mediterranean Sea.Bronze vases, pottery, and buildings that include a Roman castle were found that date back to the Roman period … Continue reading →

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One hemlock tea to go, and will there be fries with that, your Majesty?

Posted on May 26, 2006 by admin

Test digs at the site for new homes and apartments in Birmingham have revealed to British archaeologists what may be the grave of an ancient warrior queen, Boadicea. Tacitus tells us that Boadicea ended her life by poison following a … Continue reading →

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The 35th Skeptics Circle at Skeptico

Posted on May 25, 2006 by Carl Feagans

The 35th Skeptics’ Circle is up at Skeptico (the real one) and it’s featuring a creationist “guest blogger!” If you don’t already know, Skeptico has a copy-cat on Blogger that is using his name and making pseudo-skeptical posts on various … Continue reading →

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The Tangled Bank 54!!

Posted on May 24, 2006 by admin

The Tangled Bank #54 is up at Science & Politics! My favorite entry so far is on the Dracorex hogwartsia in Harry Potter Meets Paleontology, an entry by “Hedwig the Owl” aka “GrrlScientist.” Check it out! I’ll be reading the … Continue reading →

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Homo floresiensis: New Species or Modern Human?

Posted on May 24, 2006 by admin

One of the more fascinating debates in anthropology right now is the explanation of LB1, a.k.a. “the Hobbit,” –the proposed new hominid species Homo floresiensis. Found in 2003 in the Liang Bua Cave on the island of Flores in Indonesia. … Continue reading →

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The 40th edition of the Carnival of the Godless

Posted on May 14, 2006 by admin

The 40th edition of the Carnival of the Godless is up at Science & Politics and coturnix deserves the “chained to the computer” award! I don’t know how the guy keeps generating so much material all the time, much less … Continue reading →

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Health Facts and Fears: pseudoscience from a pseudo-skeptic?

Posted on May 13, 2006 by Carl Feagans

Most skeptics have no real agenda beyond truth. Sure, they’re often passionate about their doubts of UFOs, Uri Geller, Kevin Trudeau, Don Lemmon (hello Orac!), cold fusion and the like, but the bottom line is always the truth. A true … Continue reading →

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The 34th Skeptics Circle at The Second Sight

Posted on May 11, 2006 by Carl Feagans

The 34th Skeptic’s Circle is posted at The Second Sight. If you’re naturally skeptical, don’t take my word for it, head on over and see for yourself: EoR has it going on!

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Embellishments of memory: the unreliable nature of eyewitness testimony

Posted on May 9, 2006 by Carl Feagans

ABSTRACT: In recent news: UFO study finds no sign of aliens. But there will be no shortage of people who subscribe to the notion that UFOs are aliens from other worlds. Indeed, there are many pseudoscientific claims that stem from … Continue reading →

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Bosnian Pseudo-archaeologist pulls wool over media eyes…

Posted on May 8, 2006 by Carl Feagans

Bosnian Pseudo-archaeologist pulls wool over media eyes… …and perhaps even my own, to some extent. I commented recently on the “Bosnian Pyramid” story with, perhaps, more optimism than skepticism a few days ago. But at least I was in good … Continue reading →

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