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Scythians - new exhibition + press review
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Thanks, Alan, for the information.  I suppose that the terms Scythian gets used to bring together a similar diversity of peoples as the terms "Celts" and "Germans".  Maybe the exhibition itself will give a bit more clarity but in any case it's good that these guys are finally getting their own show rather than just appearing as extras on Greek vases!

Given the modern political tensions between Russia and the West (which is surely as bad a catch-all term as all those ancient ones for encompassing diverse peoples! - let's say the US & EU), it's good news that this material is allowed to come on tour.  Given that in the last year or so I have also seen an exhibiition on the history of space exploration by Russia/the USSR and a visit from the Moscow State Circus in London, maybe relations are not as strained as we think!

Hopefully one day these artefacts can make it to the US.

Regards,
John
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RE: Scythians - new exhibition + press review - by John W Davison - 09-18-2017, 07:08 PM

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