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There really is no problem - and I think the issues are interesting - sometimes - to debate. I do occasionally worry about the state of Robert Bauval's mind!
But there are more important issues!
Your point is a tough one Anthony: no doubt Hancock's stuff can be 'inspirational' - although there's plenty of less commercial archaeology out there that is also inspirational.
There is a point, though, when being honest about evidence for what happened in the past becomes a matter of crucial importance.
I would refer you to some outstanding accounts of the Irving Trial which have been recently published. they make very interesting reading.</HTML>