Jesus unearthed, collective bargaining in Egypt

Come out, come out, wherever you are.

Canadian TV will delve deep into the soft gooey matter of religious sensitivities when the Discovery Channel airs the The Lost Tomb of Jesus, an exploration of the supposed tomb of Jesus. The godless Canucks are presenting their evidence in the New York Public Library today. Visit the documentary website here.

The petty bourgeoisie

Not too far from the eventual site of Jesus' tomb, workers at the construction projects of Rameses III are reported to have engaged in the first ever example of industrial action. Denied their rations, the proles staged a walk-out strike. It was, indeed, successful to a degree; some of the workers even rose to high-up positions in the contemporary government.