Monthly Archives: July 2006

Forbidden Archaeology? Pseudo-archaeology and the Exaggeration of the Antiquity of Man

Posted on July 31, 2006 by Carl Feagans

Some may be familiar with the woo-woo magazine, Atlantis Rising, but for those who are not, allow me to offer a brief introduction. Atlantis Rising is a  popular magazine among mystery-mongers and significance-junkies that attempts to appeal to human curiosity … Continue reading →

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ArtiFACTS: Recent News in the Field of Archaeology

Posted on July 30, 2006 by Carl Feagans

***Jamestown***A 400 year-old well in Virginia’s Jamestown is yielding artifacts that include a Scottish pistol, a leather shoe, and a plaque that reads, “James Towne.” The well, covered and filled with trash before 1617, ended up part of an addition … Continue reading →

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I’ve Been Tagged! The Book Meme!

Posted on July 29, 2006 by admin

Afarensis hit me with the Book Meme. It comes at a time when I was trying to find something quick to post while I try to finish a couple other blog posts I’m working on, so great timing! 1) One … Continue reading →

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Tangled Bank #58

Posted on July 19, 2006 by admin

The Tangled Bank is up at Salto Sobrius a fellow archaeology & skeptic blogger. Go see!

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Artifacts from the Getty Returned to Greece

Posted on July 19, 2006 by Carl Feagans

Two artifacts alleged by Greek authorities to have been stolen and illegally marketed ultimately to The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles are to be repatriated to Greece, a request that the nation has had for over a decade … Continue reading →

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Review: Kevin Trudeau’s Natural Cures, Part 1

Posted on July 17, 2006 by Carl Feagans

As many who are critics and fans alike are aware, Kevin Trudeau, scam artist extraordinaire and mongrel of multi-level marketing, has a new book out, which is titled, More Natural Cures Revealed: Previously Censored Brand Name Products That Cure Disease. … Continue reading →

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Gorillas Get Sodium From Tree Bark

Posted on July 14, 2006 by Carl Feagans

I remember my Primate Evolution class and the mention that Gorillas chew bark and spit it out. The hypothesis, according to my professor, was (if I remember correctly) possibly they do this for some nutrient they cannot get elsewhere. As … Continue reading →

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Point of Inquiry: a don’t-miss Podcast

Posted on July 10, 2006 by Carl Feagans

If you download podcasts on a regular basis, this is one to add to your iTunes list. If you’ve never downloaded a podcast before, or if you don’t use iTunes, click one of the links in the following paragraphs to … Continue reading →

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The 38th Skeptic’s Circle

Posted on July 6, 2006 by Carl Feagans

… is up at The Skeptic Rant. Enjoy a Skeptic Cola like the Quack Quencher, Woo Brew, Scam Sipper and Creationist Tonic.

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Tangled Bank #56

Posted on July 5, 2006 by admin

…is up at e3 Information Overload, E-Resources for Engineering Education. Click on over and find links to some of the best in science blogging.

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