A leading alternative archaeologist who has made his name using his scientific credentials to propose radical revisions in the chronology of civilization is set to embrace "paranormal" magic powers as a real phenomenon and "devils" as real, supernatural creatures, according to page proofs for a forthcoming article that I was able to review in advance of the article's October publication.
Because the article has not yet been officially published, I am withholding the name of the alternative archaeologist until publication. You will, however, recognize the name. It will be fascinating to see how this alternative archaeologist can continue to argue that mainstream scholars must accept the alternative archaeologist's alleged scientific evidence on materialist grounds while allowing alternative scholars to embrace magic and demons as playing an active role in world affairs. I will have a complete report on this important development when the article goes to press next month.
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C Knapp
9/24/2012 04:57:01 pm
I'm gonna guess... Childress. It fits his story's arc.
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9/24/2012 11:23:23 pm
Nice try, but, sadly, no. Childress never had any scientific credentials to begin with.
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Julianne
9/25/2012 03:11:24 am
Tsoukalicious? 9/25/2012 03:12:27 am
No, not Giorgio Tsoukalos. He has no science credentials either, just a degree in sports communication.
Jim
9/25/2012 06:24:58 am
My guess is Robert Schoch.
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9/25/2012 07:14:54 am
An excellent guess, and one that fits the criteria. Since you guessed someone who has actual scientific credentials, I guess I have to step in and say that I'll have to stop commenting on guesses now so I don't accidentally give it away before the publication date.
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Martin
2/25/2014 05:05:26 pm
So, was there ever a name given? When working in chronology with hard points for anchoring events few and far between, would you ever consider there are some errors, or should I say, significant errors? So much rides on so little data. Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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