345: Raiders of the Lost Ark
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Excavations and Nationalism: The Battle for Tara
This chapter examines the contentious excavations by the British Israelites at the Hill of Tara, highlighting their belief in a link between the Irish and the lost tribes of Israel. It also discusses the ensuing protests led by figures like W.B. Yeats and Maud Gonne, underscoring the clash of nationalism and heritage in late 19th century Ireland.
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