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No, ancient Hebrew Slaves didn’t Build the Giza Pyramids
Archaeology

No, ancient Hebrew Slaves didn’t Build the Giza Pyramids

Juan Cole

As for Israelites, there is no archeological evidence of them being in Egypt, much less being enslaved.

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Climate Tipping Points Close In: Scientists urge radical Action before it’s too Late

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Calculate your Obama tax cut. “Barack Obama will cut taxes for over 95% of American families (even though more than half of American think he’ll […]

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Pakistan Markets Roiled by End of Coalition Government

Pakistan Markets Roiled by End of Coalition Government

Pakistan has had to impose trading limits to stop the slide in its stock market coming off the end of the coalition government. Investors have […]

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