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The Tiara of Saitaphernes: How Much Art in Museums Is Not What It Seems?
Nov 7, 2023 ·
23m 22s
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The Tiara of Saitaphernes: How Much Art in Museums Is Not What It Seems?
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In April of 1896, the Louvre announced it had purchased a tiara they believed must have been from the treasure house of a great Scythian king -- and that it...
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In April of 1896, the Louvre announced it had purchased a tiara they believed must have been from the treasure house of a great Scythian king -- and that it had the exciting potential to rewrite ancient history. But only a few days after putting it on display, there were questions about its authenticity. The tiara, they would come to learn, was a fake. And in this episode, we're talking about it as part of a larger conversation of, how much art in museums is not what it seems? Executive Producers: Maria Trimarchi and Holly Frey
Producer & Editor: Casby BiasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Producer & Editor: Casby BiasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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