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2010: The Year in Pseudoarchaeology

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Carl Feagans

Compared to previous years, 2010 wasn’t really a productive one for the pseudoarchaeologists. Very little has been said about the Bosnian Pyramid, and rightfully so since it wasn’t a pyramid. The James Ossuary went back to the toilet it came … Continue reading →

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I nailed it. So to speak.

Posted on March 14, 2010 by Carl Feagans

A few days ago, I posted some questions, skeptical of the recent news that a “crucifixion” nail of the time of Jesus was found. Primarily, I questioned the very notion that the nail could be dated with any accuracy. Other … Continue reading →

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The Dating of Iron Nails

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Carl Feagans

A recent story making it’s rounds among those who fancy an interest in archaeology, history and “biblical” versions of both carries the headline “Archaeologists find crucifixion-style nail from the time of Jesus.” My first thought was this would be cool. … Continue reading →

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Shroud of Turin? Probably Not a Death Shroud of Jesus

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Carl Feagans

The death shroud held by the Vatican and occasionally displayed, commonly known as “The Shroud of Turin,” has long since been demonstrated to be a fraud from antiquity. The provenience is unknown; the cloth dates to the 14th century; the … Continue reading →

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