Who killed British archaeologist James Starkey? Archival records shed light on an 88-year-old mystery
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Eighty-eight years after pioneering British archaeologist Starkey was shot dead while traveling from the ancient city of Lachish to Jerusalem, researchers say they have uncovered compelling new evidence explaining who was behind his murder—and why he was targeted.
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