[Boatanchors] One Of History's Worst Shipping Blunders

[WBob]

Did I understand the artifact had an incribed date of 21 BC?

WB

Duane Fischer, W8DBF wrote:
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> I could not believe this when I caught it on the History Channnel last night.
> Joseph was the earthly father of James and Jesus. A burial artifact was
> discovered that purportedly contained the bones of James. Keep in mind here,
> James being the son of Joseph, and brother of Jesus Christ. This was inscribed
> on the artifact. It was shipped to Canada from overseas. Yep, it arrived
> damaged! It was not professionally packed. (Mail Boxes Etc.?) It was not even
> packed by a museum or shipped by their normal means. The damage is irreparable
> and the inscription now even more difficult to read.	
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> You have to wonder if anyone anywhere knows how to pack anything after an
> incident like this. How have we humans managed to survive while being so stupid
> anyhow? Must be gunpowder! 	
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> Carry on - 	
> 	
> Duane W8DBF	
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