Dive into the pivotal twelfth episode of "INFAMOUS: The Shapira Saga," where Ross & Jono dissect Charles Simon Clermont-Ganneau's decisive rejection of the Shapira Fragments. As skepticism casts long shadows, this episode unravels the tensions and repercussions of a scholarly showdown that challenges the authenticity of a historical enigma. Watch as the drama of discovery…
As Dr. Ginsburg's analysis of the manuscript strips intensifies. Public fascination grows, with fragments displayed in the British Museum drawing crowds, including Prime Minister Gladstone. However, the scholarly storm brews; despite Ginsburg's silence on its authenticity, debates ignite, echoing the…
Delve into the sensational global reaction to Moses Shapira's presentation of a mysterious leather scroll to London's scholars in 1883. Described intriguingly as a "very curious Phœnician copy of Deuteronomy," this artifact quickly captivated the world's imagination. Was it possible…
Ross & Jono journey with Moses Shapira as he steps into the heart of London, unwavering and convinced of the authenticity of his biblical manuscript. Arriving unannounced at the Palestine Exploration Fund (PEF) headquarters in July 1883, Shapira sets the stage for what William Simpson would describe as 'Shapira’s Grand Performance.' Through meticulous historical accounts,…