Archaeologist Julie Schablitsky digs for the truth behind historic sites, even if that means debunking a few myths along the way. Jorge Ribas gets the facts about one location.
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Archaeologist Julie Schablitsky digs for the truth behind historic sites, even if that means debunking a few myths along the way. Jorge Ribas gets the facts about one location.
Added: Feb 25, 2009
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