Looting Matters

Discussion of the archaeological ethics surrounding the collecting of antiquities.

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Seasonal Greetings!

Looting Matters wishes all its readers a Happy Christmas.

Nadolig llawen i chi!

Posted by David Gill at 10:00 PM

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raaz_baran said...: Happy Christmas.; December 26, 2009 at 7:25 AM

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