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Global oil prices surged again after the Trump administration launched new «self-defense» strikes inside Iran, shaking already fragile peace efforts and reigniting fears of a prolonged regional conflict that could further destabilize global energy markets. The renewed escalation came only days after President Donald Trump suggested a major diplomatic breakthrough was close regarding a possible accord involving Iran and broader Middle East normalization efforts linked to the Abraham Accords. Global energy markets had briefly reacted positively to signs of a possible de-escalation before fresh military action erased the short-lived optimism. Oil prices rapidly rebounded above the symbolic $100-per-barrel threshold after U.S. CENTCOM operations in southern Iran intensified fears that negotiations could once again collapse into broader warfare across the region.

Over Memorial Day weekend, international crude markets experienced dramatic swings as investors reacted to conflicting signals coming from Washington and Tehran. Brent crude reportedly fell more than 5% Monday to around $97.22 per barrel while West Texas Intermediate dropped near $90.68 after optimism spread that a diplomatic deal could eventually reopen safer shipping conditions through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump fueled those expectations after publicly stating that a peace agreement was close. «An agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalisation between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed. Final aspects and details of the deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly,» Trump declared Saturday. Investors initially interpreted the statement as a signal that military escalation might finally slow following months of conflict that severely disrupted global oil supply chains.

Trump continued projecting cautious optimism Monday morning while simultaneously warning that negotiations could still collapse into renewed fighting if Iran refused final terms proposed by Washington and its regional allies. «Negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran are proceeding nicely! It will only be a Great Deal for all or, no Deal at all — Back to the Battlefront and shooting, but bigger and stronger than ever before — And nobody wants that!» Trump wrote as markets closely monitored every new development. The administration has reportedly attempted to combine negotiations with pressure campaigns tied to expanding diplomatic normalization between Israel and several Arab countries under a broader Abraham Accords framework. However, optimism surrounding the possible agreement rapidly weakened after Iranian officials publicly stated that no final accord was imminent while U.S. military operations resumed shortly afterward.

«Negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran are proceeding nicely! It will only be a Great Deal for all or, no Deal at all — Back to the Battlefront and shooting, but bigger and stronger than ever before — And nobody wants that!»

-U.S. President, Donald Trump

By Tuesday, crude markets had fully reversed course after fresh U.S. strikes in southern Iran reignited fears of deeper disruptions across the Middle East. Brent crude surged back above the psychological $100 mark while traders increasingly priced in the possibility of prolonged instability surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important oil transit corridors. Since hostilities first erupted in late February 2026, global energy markets have experienced historic volatility. Before the conflict, Brent crude traded relatively steadily between $70 and $73 per barrel. But the temporary closure of Hormuz triggered an immediate 51% surge in March that pushed oil above $103. Intensifying attacks and suspended Gulf transit later drove prices to an annual peak above $126 per barrel in late April before recent peace hopes briefly cooled markets again.

An hour away

The latest escalation came after Trump openly acknowledged the possibility of further military action against Iran despite ongoing diplomatic discussions. When questioned by reporters about whether the United States could strike Iran again, Trump responded: «I was an hour away […] We may have to give them another big hit. I am not sure yet. You will know very soon.» The comments immediately added to uncertainty already gripping global financial and commodity markets. Analysts warned that even limited strikes risk triggering retaliation from Iran or further disruptions to maritime shipping routes used to transport roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply. Several shipping insurers and logistics firms have already raised rates dramatically in response to the growing security risks surrounding Gulf transit routes since the conflict began earlier this year.

«An agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalisation between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed. Final aspects and details of the deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly.»

-U.S. President, Donald Trump

International energy analysts now warn that oil markets could remain highly unstable for months if diplomatic negotiations fail to produce a lasting ceasefire agreement between the United States, Iran and regional actors. Governments across Europe and Asia have become increasingly concerned about the economic impact of sustained high energy prices as inflationary pressures continue affecting transportation, manufacturing and food supply chains worldwide. While Trump continues insisting that diplomacy remains possible, investors appear increasingly skeptical that peace negotiations can survive alongside continued military operations. The latest rebound in crude prices erased what traders had briefly described as a temporary «peace dividend» during the weekend decline, reinforcing fears that the conflict could once again spiral into a broader regional energy crisis with global economic consequences far beyond the Middle East.

Donald Trump’s second-term era has sparked what many analysts now describe as the worst U.S. tourism crisis in two decades outside of the COVID-19 pandemic, with international tourism sharply collapsing according to recent industry estimates and a CNN report. The United States reportedly saw a 5.5% drop in foreign visitors between 2024 and 2025, falling from roughly 72.3 million international travelers to just 68.3 million. Tourism operators and hospitality businesses across several major American destinations say the situation has continued worsening throughout 2026 as fewer international visitors choose the United States for vacations, business travel and conventions. Industry experts point to a combination of political tensions, trade disputes, rising travel costs, visa fears and growing international hostility toward the Trump administration as major factors driving the decline.

The growing tourism slump has triggered intense debate across social media platforms including X, Facebook, Instagram and Threads, where international travelers openly discussed why they no longer wanted to visit the United States. «You couldn’t pay me to go to the USA at the moment… The world is boycotting the USA! This is leading to a large decline in tourism!» one social media user wrote online. Another added: «So many great places to visit outside the divided states of America! Enjoy!!!» Others argued the issue extended beyond politics alone. «It isn’t just political boycotts, they are also staying away because of fear of passport and Visa problems, and because global gas prices and inflation have made travel and lodging much more expensive,» another user wrote as debates surrounding American tourism continued spreading online. Many travelers also cited growing concerns over airport screenings, immigration enforcement and unpredictable border experiences under Trump’s second administration.

«I had Vegas on my bucket list. Doesn’t seem worth it now.»

-A social media user

Canadian travelers have become one of the clearest examples of the backlash affecting American tourism. Canadians historically represent the largest group of foreign visitors entering the United States each year, especially in major tourism markets like Florida, Las Vegas, New York and Arizona. But following renewed trade tensions, nationalist rhetoric and repeated comments from Trump involving Canada, many Canadians openly began promoting travel boycotts against the United States after Trump returned to office. «We’ve had a national movement to stop travelling to USA & stop buying USA since Don threatened to invade us,» one Canadian social media user wrote while discussing the tourism decline online. Others explained they had canceled planned trips entirely. «I had Vegas on my bucket list. Doesn’t seem worth it now,» another traveler wrote as discussions surrounding alternative vacation destinations continued intensifying online.

Business owners in major tourism hubs across the United States have increasingly warned that the slowdown is becoming impossible to ignore. Hotel operators, restaurant owners and tourism workers in Florida, Nevada and California have all reported declining international foot traffic compared to previous years, particularly from Canadian and European travelers. Several business groups have also warned that the strong U.S. dollar, global inflation and rising airfare prices are adding additional pressure on international tourism. However, many tourism experts argue politics are now playing a much larger role than before in shaping travel decisions. Travelers from Europe and other regions have increasingly pointed to political polarization, immigration crackdowns and fears surrounding invasive security procedures as major reasons for avoiding the United States despite the country remaining one of the world’s largest tourism economies.

Tourism analysts have also warned that the decline could create wider economic consequences across multiple industries if international visitor numbers continue falling. Foreign tourism contributes hundreds of billions of dollars annually to the American economy through hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues, retail spending and transportation services. States heavily dependent on tourism revenue are already beginning to feel pressure as businesses attempt to adapt to weaker international demand. Several convention organizers have also reportedly shifted events toward destinations in Europe, Canada and Asia where organizers believe travelers face fewer political tensions and visa uncertainties. Industry experts additionally warn that rebuilding America’s image abroad could become increasingly difficult if international travelers continue associating the country with political instability, aggressive border rhetoric and unpredictable immigration enforcement under Trump’s administration.

«You couldn’t pay me to go to the USA at the moment… The world is boycotting the USA! This is leading to a large decline in tourism!»

-A social media user

Despite the worsening numbers, Trump allies have largely dismissed claims that politics are driving tourists away, arguing global economic conditions are affecting travel patterns everywhere. Supporters of the administration also argue that domestic tourism inside the United States remains strong even as international travel weakens. Still, the sharp decline in foreign visitors has become increasingly difficult to ignore as travel industry data continues showing one of the steepest non-pandemic tourism drops in modern American history. For critics of Trump’s second administration, the tourism collapse has become another visible sign of America’s deteriorating global image under renewed nationalist politics. Meanwhile, for many international travelers debating where to spend their money, the United States no longer appears as attractive or welcoming as it once did before Trump’s return to power.

After months of delays and growing suspicions surrounding possible deceptive business practices, Trump Mobile’s recent announcement that its T1 smartphone had finally started shipping was immediately met with backlash online. Nearly 600,000 customers are reportedly still waiting for delivery of the phone originally promoted as being «Made in USA,» while critics increasingly accuse the device of being little more than a reskinned version a foreign-made smartphone. Social media users also mocked the device’s appearance after promotional videos showed a yellow-colored phone instead of the luxury gold design originally advertised. Others quickly pointed out that the U.S. flag logo displayed on the device appeared inaccurate. «Why does the US flag on it only have 11 stripes?» one user wrote online while screenshots from the promotional material rapidly spread across X and Reddit. More recent promotional images shared by Trump Mobile later appeared to show different versions of the logo featuring only nine and even six stripes, further fueling mockery and criticism online about the apparent inconsistencies in the phone’s branding and design.

The controversy intensified further after Trump Mobile released what many users described as an obviously AI-generated promotional video instead of showing functioning physical devices. Critics online argued the footage contained multiple visual inconsistencies, strange reflections and unrealistic design elements that fueled doubts about whether the final product shown in advertisements actually exists in real life. «There is not even a photo of a real phone yet,» one user posted on X. Another added: «That video is completely fake or.. they are bringing back the physical SIM card, AND adding a tiny flashlight.. on the side…» Social media users also noticed that Trump Mobile had disabled comments under several major promotional posts announcing the T1 launch. «Disabling comments on their big announcement is peak grifting,» another user wrote as criticism surrounding the project continued growing across multiple social media platforms.

The T1 smartphone was originally launched in June 2025 by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump under the Trump Mobile brand as part of a broader expansion into telecommunications and conservative-branded consumer products. At the time, Eric Trump promoted the project as a patriotic alternative to major wireless carriers while heavily emphasizing domestic manufacturing and American jobs. «I’m incredibly excited to step into this new digital space. Hard-working Americans deserve a wireless service that’s affordable, reflects their values, and delivers reliable quality they can count on,» Eric Trump said during the original launch announcement. Early marketing for the device strongly highlighted claims that the phone would be manufactured in the United States, helping fuel strong initial demand among Trump supporters and conservative consumers looking for American-made technology products.

«That video is completely fake or.. they are bringing back the physical SIM card, AND adding a tiny flashlight.. on the side…»

-One user reacting on X

However, technical experts and online investigators quickly began questioning whether Trump Mobile could realistically produce a fully American-made smartphone at its advertised $499 price point. As delays mounted, references to «Made in USA» quietly disappeared or became less prominent on the company’s official website. Analysts and teardown reviewers later argued that the T1 strongly resembled inexpensive Chinese hardware or older HTC designs already available internationally. Early critics compared the phone to the T-Mobile REVVL 7 Pro 5G, while more recent unboxing videos and leaked hands-on images led others to argue the latest T1 version appears visually similar to the Taiwanese HTC U24 Pro. Reviewers also harshly criticized the phone’s appearance, describing the plastic finish as looking more like unrealistic «cartoon gold» or «mustard yellow» instead of the premium luxury design promoted during the original launch campaign.

The scandal surrounding Trump Mobile escalated even further after internet investigators including YouTuber Coffeezilla highlighted major cybersecurity concerns involving the project’s preorder system. Reports later emerged that an unsecured database may have exposed the personal information, home addresses and email accounts of thousands of customers who placed deposits for the unreleased phone. The breach triggered growing refund demands online along with calls for federal investigations into the company’s marketing and data protection practices. Several critics argued the controversy now extends far beyond questions about the device’s appearance or manufacturing origin. Lawmakers and consumer protection advocates have reportedly called for closer scrutiny of whether Trump Mobile misled consumers by heavily promoting the phone as American-made before quietly shifting production overseas while continuing to market the product using patriotic branding and imagery.

«There is not even a photo of a real phone yet.»

-One user reacting on X

Despite the growing backlash, Trump Mobile has continued insisting that the T1 remains on track for release while supporters of the project continue defending the company online. Still, the ongoing delays, AI-generated promotional material and unanswered questions surrounding manufacturing have increasingly damaged confidence in the product among both critics and some early customers. The controversy has also become a broader symbol of growing skepticism toward celebrity-branded technology products promoted primarily through political identity and online marketing campaigns. As internet users continue mocking the phone’s yellow appearance, incorrect American flag logo and allegedly AI-generated advertisements, many consumers are still waiting for proof that fully functional devices are actually reaching buyers. So far, no independently verified customer deliveries of the T1 smartphone have been publicly confirmed.

The T1 Phone has arrived!! Those who pre-ordered the T1 Phone will be receiving an update email. Phones start shipping this week!!! pic.twitter.com/IsOre1cBa1

— Trump Mobile (@TrumpMobile) May 13, 2026

Pope Leo XIV used his first major teaching document to deliver one of the most sweeping and politically charged messages of any modern pope, apologizing for the Vatican’s historical role in slavery while warning that artificial intelligence, economic inequality and uncontrolled technological power now threaten the human race. In an 83-page encyclical titled Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity) released May 25, Leo condemned what he described as new forms of “digital slavery,” and criticized the concentration of technological power among corporations while calling for stronger global oversight of artificial intelligence. The document is widely being viewed as the defining ideological blueprint for the early years of his papacy.

Pope Leo apologizes

The piece of the document sparking the most conversation is Leo’s apology for the Catholic Church’s direct role in legitimizing slavery. While previous popes condemned the slave trade or apologized for Christians’ involvement in colonial abuses, Leo became the first pope to explicitly acknowledge that the Holy See itself authorized and enabled slavery through papal decrees issued during the Age of Discovery. The encyclical specifically referenced 15th-century papal bulls that granted European powers authority to conquer and enslave non-Christians across parts of Africa and the Americas. Leo described slavery as “a wound in Christian memory” and asked forgiveness for the Church’s failures

“Yet neither can we deny or diminish the delay with which both society and the church came to denounce the scourge of slavery. This constitutes a wound in Christian memory, one from which we cannot consider ourselves detached.”

The apology immediately drew global attention, with Pope Leo directly addressing the Vatican’s institutional responsibility rather than skirting the topic. Past papal statements typically focused on broader Christian participation in slavery without acknowledging the role official Vatican doctrine played in authorizing conquest and enslavement. The Vatican formally repudiated the so-called “Doctrine of Discovery” in 2023, but Leo’s encyclical went significantly further by publicly confronting the Church’s own legal and theological role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Activists and certain theologians have praised the move as historic, but are still arguing it should eventually be followed by discussions surrounding reparative justice and deeper institutional accountability.

Pope Leo on AI and techno-capitalists

Beyond the apology for slavery, Leo’s encyclical focused heavily on artificial intelligence and the growing influence that technology companies have on humanity. Pope Leo warned that AI systems will hand enormous economic and political power into the hands of a small number of corporations, giving them the ability to undermine democracy, truth and human dignity. He criticized the use of AI in warfare, as well as misinformation campaigns and labour displacement, arguing that technological development cannot be separated from ethical responsibility. Leo also warned against autonomous weapons systems operating beyond meaningful human control, calling for international regulation and political oversight before AI becomes too deeply embedded in military and economic systems.

« No algorithm can make war morally acceptable, »

Leo also used the document to criticize widening economic inequality and what he describes as the moral failures of modern capitalism. Building on the social justice teachings of previous popes, Leo argued that economic systems increasingly value profit over human dignity while abandoning vulnerable communities, workers and migrants. He called for stronger protections for labour, ethical oversight of technological development, and prompted AI leaders to commit to social welfare. The pope warned that societies risk becoming spiritually hollow when economic systems prioritize efficiency and accumulation over compassion and community. The encyclical echoed many themes associated with Pope Francis while framing them more directly through the lens of technology and globalization.

Defending the vulnerable

Migration and refugees also emerged as central themes throughout the encyclical. Leo defended migrants as people deserving dignity and protection rather than political scapegoats, warning against governments and movements that treat refugees primarily as threats. Pope Leo argued that wealthy countries have moral obligations toward displaced populations while criticizing increasingly popular political rhetoric focused on exclusion and fear. As a former missionary in Peru, Leo has repeatedly emphasized migration and poverty as priorities throughout his early papacy. Vatican observers noted that his comments could intensify tensions with nationalist political movements in Europe and North America, particularly amidst increasingly polarized debates surrounding immigration and border enforcement policies.

This is Pope Leo

The release of Magnifica Humanitas is being viewed as the clearest indication yet of how Pope Leo intends to define his papacy. The first American-born pope has moved quickly to position the Vatican as a major moral voice in debates surrounding artificial intelligence, inequality, labour, and technological power. Earlier this month, Leo established a Vatican study group focused specifically on AI governance and ethics ahead of the encyclical’s release. The document’s title — translated as “Magnificent Humanity” — reflects Leo’s argument that technology and economic systems must ultimately serve human dignity rather than dominate it. It is no mistake that Pope Leo asked for multiple AI leaders, including Christopher Olah, co-founder of US AI giant Anthropic, to be present for the reading.

According to Donald Trump, Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is hiding in a heavily secured undisclosed location and communicating through a secret courier network as fears of assassination and internal instability continue gripping Iran’s leadership. According to U.S. intelligence officials, not even senior Iranian government figures know exactly where Khamenei is currently located. Officials claim that Iranian negotiators attempting to communicate with the Trump administration have struggled to relay information through Iran’s fractured command structure, contributing to delays in ceasefire and nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington.

Khamenei’s hiding has thrown a wrench into ceasefire negotiations, with the US experiencing significant difficulty communicating with Iran’s leader. A senior US official claimed that Khemenei has agreed to the general contours of Donald Trump’s newest ceasefire agreement, but there has been no official confirmation from Iran. Donald Trump has posted on Truth Social that he a final word from Iran in the following days. Iran’s Supreme Leader was injured during the US’ ‘Operation Epic Fury’, the operation that killed his father and most of his immediate family. Mojtaba Khamenei has not been officially seen or heard in public since before the start of the war.

Speculation rising

The secrecy surrounding Khamenei’s whereabouts has fueled growing speculation regarding both his health and his control over Iran’s government. Multiple reports published in recent weeks stated Khamenei suffered serious injuries during U.S. and Israeli strikes carried out under Operation Epic Fury, though Iranian officials have denied rumors that he is incapacitated. The Financial Times reported that Iranian officials privately acknowledged Khamenei sustained knee and back injuries during the conflict but insisted he remains actively involved in leadership decisions through secure communication channels. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and other senior officials have claimed to remain in contact with the supreme leader despite his prolonged disappearance from public view.

The uncertainty surrounding Khamenei’s condition comes as Tehran remains engaged in fragile negotiations with the Trump administration over a potential ceasefire agreement and the future of Iran’s nuclear program following months of conflict with Israel and the United States. Reuters reported last week that Khamenei recently ordered Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium to remain inside the country, rejecting one of Washington’s central demands during ongoing negotiations. Iranian officials reportedly fear surrendering the uranium stockpile would leave the country vulnerable to future military attacks while weakening Iran’s bargaining position diplomatically.

Behind the scenes, media analysts have theorized that Iran’s internal power structure may be shifting rapidly as military figures and Revolutionary Guard commanders gain greater influence amidst the uncertainty surrounding Khamenei’s leadership. The Associated Press recently reported that Brig. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi has emerged as one of the country’s most powerful figures during the crisis, playing a central role in negotiations and military strategy. Some regional analysts now believe Iran’s government is increasingly being directed collectively by senior Revolutionary Guard officials rather than solely by the supreme leader himself. There is also the added layer of US and Israeli attacks on Iran, continuously killing major military personnel, triggering systemic shifts inside Iran’s parliament.

The disappearance of Iran’s supreme leader from public life has also intensified concerns regarding political stability inside the country. Khamenei inherited leadership earlier this year following the death of his father, whose decades-long rule shaped modern Iran’s political and religious system. Even before Mojtaba Khamenei assumed power, reports circulated that some members of Iran’s leadership questioned whether he possessed the political experience or authority necessary to maintain control over the country during a period of growing instability. Earlier intelligence assessments reviewed by CBS reportedly suggested Ali Khamenei himself had concerns regarding his son’s suitability for leadership.

US believes Khamenei is alive

Despite the secrecy, U.S. officials have indicated they believe Khamenei remains alive and continues exercising at least some authority over negotiations and military strategy. A senior Trump administration official told CBS that Khamenei had already approved the general framework of a draft agreement currently being discussed between Washington and Tehran. President Donald Trump also stated on Truth Social that he expected final word from Iran within days. However, officials cautioned that the fragmented communication structure inside Iran continues slowing negotiations dramatically because messages often take days to reach the supreme leader through the covert courier system now protecting him.

One TikTok account posted a video of a theory surrounding the way the pyramids were built and suggested they were unbuilt. But is it true or even plausible?

TikTok is home to many anonymous accounts with hefty audiences. One of these accounts, @truth.xposer, has accumulated nearly half a million followers thanks to its faceless videos featuring an AI voiceover discussing conspiracies.

The account posted a video with more than 337,000 views, where a narrator questioned the supposed origins of the Egyptian pyramids. Then, the narrator claimed that no one “actually built” the pyramids.

“They were unbuilt,” an AI voiceover said in the video. “The evidence has been right in front of us. We just misinterpreted it … Experts once thought the Egyptians used massive ramps. But there is zero evidence a mile-long ramp ever existed.”

The video went on to suggest that ancient Egyptians carved the pyramids out of a natural, limestone mountain.

The evidence

While there is an actual unbuilt theory outside of @truth.xposer’s video, it doesn’t match the video’s description. There is no evidence that the pyramids were “unbuilt” in the way the creator suggested, and the original theory doesn’t suggest that ramps weren’t used in the pyramids’ construction.

The pyramids are so ancient and impressive in scale that their construction remains an ongoing area of study. But there is at least some evidence that ramps were involved in the construction of the pyramids.

In 2018, a team of academics from the University of Liverpool discovered “huge alabaster blocks,” which they suggested were used in the construction of the pyramids.

The real unbuilt theory

The real unbuilt theory, which was first posited by Korean independent researcher Huni Choi and popularized by the YouTube breakdown of licensed architect Dami Lee, engaged with the idea that builders carved the pyramids downward out of a larger structure.

Cleveland 13 News’ Joan Elloway-Nash, synthesizing Lee’s video breakdown, wrote that Choi’s unbuilt theory “proposes that builders first created an oversized, trapezoidal ‘step mass’ that contained an integrated ramp system.”

“This broader structure provided a flat, stable working deck near the top, allowing crews to maintain the pyramid’s exact geometry as they reached the apex,” Elloway-Nash wrote. “Under this model, the pyramid seen today emerged only after builders carved downward into the final shape from this larger mass … The remaining 2 million tons of stone did not just disappear. Choi argues they were likely recycled to build other structures in the Giza complex, including the Pyramid of Khafre. This matches known Egyptian practices of repurposing materials across different dynasties.”

Pyramids theory vs. fact

Alternative theories have still been created that propose pseudoscientific ideas. Commenters, for instance, shared some of their alternative theories when discussing @truth.xposer’s video.

“Giants built the pyramids…. the pyramids are made of stone blocks as you said in your video, yet no mountain is already made of stone blocks, so this theory is wrong,” one commenter wrote.

While the post didn’t mention extraterrestrials, it did include flashes of pseudoscientific imagery. Reed Magazine wrote that “pseudoarchaeology” (e.g., that “extraterrestrials helped the ancient Egyptians build the pyramids at Giza”) is often based in racial bias.

“You see [pseudoarchaeology] principally applied to places that are exoticized, like Peru, Native American civilizations, Meso-America, Egypt, India,” Reed College professor Thomas Landvatter told the magazine. In contrast, civilizations such as ancient Greece and Rome have not received the same level of scrutiny, at least according to the interviewed experts.

The two interviewed subjects in the story, Landvatter and technologist Beth Platte, concluded that “it is important to identify and interrogate these dominant narratives.”

Buzz News has reached out to the creator via TikTok comment, along with Egyptologist Mark Lehner via email. The story will be updated if they reply.

@truth.xposer The Great Pyramid of Giza wasn’t built, it was UNBUILT. #ancientegypt #greatpyramid #archaeology #history #story ♬ original sound – ᴛʀᴜᴛʜ xᴘᴏꜱᴇʀ™