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The Phoenician Alphabet

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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The History of the Phineasians

The name Phineasian is Greek in origin and it's believed to signify the color purple red that they were known for making. Some accounts even credit the Phineasians with the discovery of glass making. According to legend, one of their greatest sort of accomplishments in terms of seafaring was at the request of the Egyptian king Neko Chu.

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