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The Curious Case of Moses Wilhelm Shapira
Moses Wilhelm Shapira, a 19th-century antiquities dealer, gained notoriety for discovering the controversial “Shapira Strips,” potentially an ancient biblical relic. Despite initial declarations of forgery leading to his suicide, discussions around the scrolls’ authenticity persist. This case highlights the tension between…
Göbekli Tepe : Our Oldest Architecture and a Reminder
Göbekli Tepe, a 12,000-year-old archaeological site in Southern Turkey, predates Stonehenge by 6,000 years and may have served as a temple or ancient observatory. Its advanced architecture and artistic reliefs challenge previous beliefs about early human civilization and agriculture, reshaping our understanding of human history before and during the Younger Dryas event.
Fortean Winds: Scientific Research into the Unexplained, Paranormal and Anomalous 