Reads For The Road: "Loot — The Battle Over The Stolen Treasures of the Ancient World" by Sharon Waxman

by Lindsay Shapka in , , , ,


In most of the bookstores I walk into, the art history section is pretty lean. There are a lot of large-scale glossy photo books with the standard famous works of art in them, but not much that is critical, new, or honest.

Read More

The Fascinating Story of The Rosetta Stone

by Lindsay Shapka in , , ,


After passing through the massive, white porticoed main entrance of the British Museum, you will find yourself standing in the Great Court.

Read More