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  1. Fine Line Between History and Alternate History

    Newport Tower Unsettled History by B. Lynn Brant makes the claim that the Newport Tower in Rhode Island is pre-Columbian. Normally, such a topic would be considered alternate history, but Lynn Brant turns preconceived notions upside down. Another controversial author is Gavin Menzies, writer of...
    • John Mortimer
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    • archaeology brontosaurus challenging entrenched assumptions controversial gavin menzies lynn brant newport tower pre-columbian pre-conceived notions rhode island
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    • Forum: Alternate History Books and Media

  2. WI: Chinese stele found in Australia

    What if a Chinese stele dated to the mid 15th century were found somewhere along the coast of the Northern Territory or Western Australia? What effect would it have on Australian history and contemporary Chinese politics? Also, let me know if this belongs in After 1900 - I'm assuming a...
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