The Plunder of the Past
Greek marbles have enriched the great museums of London, Paris and Munich, but left a gaping hole in the Greek psyche… not to speak of the Parthenon.
Michael House
The Abduction of the General
One of the most dashing exploits of World War II was the kidnapping of General Kreipe from Crete, but its cliff-hanging and colorful details are very little known.
The Midas of Mycenae and Troy
At seven, a German parson’s son set himself a task: to unearth Homer’s Troy. He was 51 before the deed was done, and there are still those who question whether Hissarlik’s ramparts are Priam’s capital, but one thing is certain: wherever Schliemann went, he struck gold.
