The Mysterious Chambers of Putnam New York

[Iain]

Recent theory argues that the pyramids were not built by slave labor at all but rather that Egyptian citizens came from all across Egypt and that it was considered an honor to work upon the pyramids and other great architectural structures.

More likely aliens built the pyramids. Not even subsistence farmers will survive on "honour"

 

[E.J.H.]

More likely aliens built the pyramids. Not even subsistence farmers will survive on "honour"

No they don't. That's why it was so practical that the yearly flooding of the Nile made for a very seasonal agriculture. A big workforce had nothing to do for a significant part of the year.
As for aliens helping out with the advanced technology of placing one big rock on top of another, they are back, with more gifts for humankind:https://xkcd.com/2478