Good morning, Today, I’d like to address different “Greek themes”…! REPATRIATION OF ANTIQUITIES There has been a lot of news recently about ancient antiquities being repatriated to their countries of origin. There are two basic justifications for this. The first is that they were stolen and spirited out without legal claim or right. The other reason is that the artifacts belong to the indigenous population. I would maintain that these treasures of history and art cannot be “owned” merely based on their geographic origin, any more than they can be owned because of conquest. They belong to humanity. The question as to where they rightfully should reside is a question for everyone—not just those who serendipitously currently live there.
Wow! That really combined a lot of “musings” today. Not sure how I feel about antiquities. A large part of me thinks they should be returned to their country of origin or people/tribes of origin. They definitely should be put on display…and traveling shows would be important. I was a USC graduate. I started at U of A and was an AEPhi there. I didn’t choose to join when I came to USC. I still have AEPhi friends from Arizona. And one or two whom I knew before for USC. Bad things happening at USC now. I personally think they should close the Greek system down at that campus.
Sue, Hi. Sorry I haven’t responded earlier. I get the tension on repatriation. I just remember being in Cairo (decades ago) and seeing endless rooms of mummies. Should civilization be better served by spreading these things around? Bad stuff at grays. Makes me sad and concerned. Wishing you well, Glenn
Wow! That really combined a lot of “musings” today. Not sure how I feel about antiquities. A large part of me thinks they should be returned to their country of origin or people/tribes of origin. They definitely should be put on display…and traveling shows would be important. I was a USC graduate. I started at U of A and was an AEPhi there. I didn’t choose to join when I came to USC. I still have AEPhi friends from Arizona. And one or two whom I knew before for USC. Bad things happening at USC now. I personally think they should close the Greek system down at that campus.
Sue, Hi. Sorry I haven’t responded earlier. I get the tension on repatriation. I just remember being in Cairo (decades ago) and seeing endless rooms of mummies. Should civilization be better served by spreading these things around? Bad stuff at grays. Makes me sad and concerned. Wishing you well, Glenn
Hope all is well with you. I’m enjoying your musings, and I hope you are not annoyed with all my replies!
I love them! And if you want to respond directly, I'm at glennsonnenberg@gmail.com.