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The Skeptics Guide #987 - Jun 8 2024

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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Racism in Pseudo-Archaeology and the Importance of Recognizing Historical Context

The chapter delves into the racist origins of attributing ancient structures to lost white races or aliens instead of indigenous cultures, highlighting the damaging effects of pseudo-archaeologists on archaeological sites. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical context of colonial attitudes towards non-European civilizations and addresses efforts to combat racism in the field of archaeology.

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