[A.J.Armitage]

Some academics say the texts will force the West to accept Africa has an intellectual history as old as its own.

1300 AD is as old as 500 BC? And I'll be forced to accept this?

[ApplegateRanch]

1300 AD is as old as 500 BC? And I'll be forced to accept this?

Now, now! Let's not be losing our heads over such a minor matter.

Keep perspective: what is an 1800 year discreapancy in the entire scheme of history?

Keep your head, and accept it; or deny it, and lose your head...there is no compulsion in religeon or learning, since the choice is entirely up to you.