At best, they’re in grave danger. At worst, they’ve already been destroyed. Will the ancient monuments of Syria and Iraq survive ISIS?
Undeterred by the violence, some brave souls are desperately trying to protect the ancient works of art threatened by ISIS.
Will Britain be compelled to return the Elgin Marbles?
Links for the week of 4 November
November 4, 2012
Comparisons of mummy portraits with the mummies’ faces: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2224029/First-Century-Photoshop-Study-brings-mummies-life-reveals-talent-ages-painters-eerie-portrait-likenesses.html (via @DrKillgrove) A new online Latin dictionary: http://instantlatin.com (via @etclassics) A reconstruction of a dish from