Seonaid Valiant is curator for Latin American Studies at the Arizona State University Library.
Laying claim to its archaeological heritage is central to Mexico’s identity as a modern nation
Apollo
Susan Moore
This episode explores an ancient funeral stele, Marie Antoinette’s breast bowl, and how digital technologies are helping to preserve Egyptian heritage sites
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Why was Mexico so determined to stop a sale of ancient artefacts in Paris?
Laying claim to its archaeological heritage is central to Mexico’s identity as a modern nation