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Old 04-11-2009, 02:02 PM   #16
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I'm a Phil Plait fan myself. He does a good job debunking a lot of these "theories".
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Old 04-11-2009, 06:07 PM   #17
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Lots of wonderful replies to my query.

How on earth do these type of books manage to get published? It goes to show that all one has to do is ask MR and lots of replies comes one's way.

Many thanks to all.
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Lots of wonderful replies to my query.

How on earth do these type of books manage to get published? It goes to show that all one has to do is ask MR and lots of replies comes one's way.

Many thanks to all.
I have a degree in Classical archaeology, soooo people like Graham Hancock drive me crazy. And people like Philip Plait are my heroes.

Hey, if you're interested in an archaeology book that reads easily, check out "Schliemann of Troy" by I forget who. It's a super fascinating book on the man who "discovered" Troy and Mycenae. Those finds are critical for our understanding both of those civilizations, yet if one looks closer there's a serious chance of a lot of the finds being faked. I doubt it is available as an ebook, but it is worth checking out.
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Old 04-12-2009, 12:27 AM   #19
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I'm really enjoying the discussions here and would like to see them continue. I know a little about a lot but, not enough to feel comfortable joining in. I just enjoy following what's discussed and the links provided for additional information and clarification. Please continue.....

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I'm sorry, but I'm unfamiliar with what the Mayans said. Could you explain?
Harry T. the below link is one quick explaination about the connection of: Mayans, precession, and the year 2012.

http://www.astro.uu.nl/~strous/AA/en/2012.html
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Hey, if you're interested in an archaeology book that reads easily, check out "Schliemann of Troy" by I forget who. It's a super fascinating book on the man who "discovered" Troy and Mycenae. Those finds are critical for our understanding both of those civilizations, yet if one looks closer there's a serious chance of a lot of the finds being faked. I doubt it is available as an ebook, but it is worth checking out.

Many thanks 'lilac jive.'

Actually, I Read about Schlieman many years ago, but it's well worth a re-read. What sticks in my mind is the picture of his wife wearing 'the gold of Troy'.

I'll check at our library.

I now have a list of books as long as my arm to read.
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Harry T. the below link is one quick explaination about the connection of: Mayans, precession, and the year 2012.

http://www.astro.uu.nl/~strous/AA/en/2012.html
Thank you. I'm afraid I see nothing terribly convincing in that argument. I am willing to wager a very large sum of money that absolutely nothing will happen on that date .
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Thank you. I'm afraid I see nothing terribly convincing in that argument. I am willing to wager a very large sum of money that absolutely nothing will happen on that date .
I'll take that wager!! - I'm sure something will happen on that date.
I will have breakfast for one thing.
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... nothing in the way of the claimed "unusual celestial phenomena", I mean .
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Thank you. I'm afraid I see nothing terribly convincing in that argument. I am willing to wager a very large sum of money that absolutely nothing will happen on that date .
I'll bet a small sum of money that if it's on a weekday, I'll be at work.
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Lots of wonderful replies to my query.

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With deep embarrassment I must admit to greatly enjoying Hancock's "The Sign and the Seal". The whole time I was reading it, I was aware that the science was hopelessly off, but the book was so much fun! It was like a better written "Da Vinci Code". Maybe pseudo history books like Hancock's are bubble gum for the mind - no nutritional value but they keep the child inside us entertained.
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Thank you. I'm afraid I see nothing terribly convincing in that argument. I am willing to wager a very large sum of money that absolutely nothing will happen on that date .
And if you lose, and time comes to an end and the universe disappears how will I collect?
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Precisely my point - it's a safe bet from my perspective .
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