Why are so many of the objects we studied in this unit in European or American museums? Readings: Neil MacGregor, […] Read More
Tag: colonialism
Why did millions of Americans stand in line for up to five hours to catch a glimpse of an ancient […] Read More
Everyone loves mummies. But mummies only exist because of the ancient Egyptians’ deeply felt religious beliefs about the afterlife – […] Read More
The most famous cultural property debate in the world; it’s worth thinking about why this one gets all the attention. […] Read More
Road networks and acqueducts were two of the perks of being part of the Roman empire — but the benefits […] Read More
How is local identity negotiated in the face of Roman imperialism? And what’s at stake in Roman identity in the […] Read More
