Dear Anna,
I just left a response to this under one of your replies. My enthusiasm kind of poured out. But here I'm back, and looking again. The stele, the Alexandrian coin, the shreds of papyrus painstakingly preserved--each of these speaks of the people who created them, who used them. I'm looking now at the Lament of Artemisia. You know I'm going to look that up :)
Thank you for bringing these treasures to us, for giving us an opportunity to connect with this part of human history.
Respectfully and Affectionately,
AG
Dear AG,
I've read your wonderful feedback, so thankful and happy about it!
I like that my article inspires you to do more research :) As far as I have found out, Artemisia curses her husband, who has given their daughter's mummy in pledge to a moneylender. This papyrus, like many others, can be viewed in the digital archive of the Austrian National Bank. Among the most interesting exhibits in the museum are Taruma's Book of the Dead or the Tabula Peutingeriana, that you mentioned already in a comment.
Have a nice sunday, full of sunshine and peace.
Affectionately,
Anna
Dear Anna,
Thank you very much for the reference to the Digital Archive! I have just visited. Glorious. The miracle of technology, and the grace of friends 🌼 🌼
Be safe. Be peaceful.
Affectionately,
AG
Dear AG,
After some relaxed days, completely without social media, I'm now back again.
I hope you are doing well. All the best, have a relaxed and peaceful weekend. 🌞
Affectionately,
Anna
Dear Anna,
I have been locked out of the internet since last Tuesday. Right now I’m in a parking lot using Starbucks WiFi on an iPad hard to type. Later or tomorrow I will get my son’s laptop and come back.
Haven’t read your blog or anything . Kind of hard here. Nopowere at all for a few days.
Thank you for you kind sentiments.
Be well
Affectionately,
Ag
Dear AG,
I' m so relieved to hear from you. I missed you already and was worried about you. Glad that only technical reasons kept you from being online. I hope that you are doing well otherwise.
I am looking forward to your "comeback".
Affectionately,
Anna
Dear Anna,
Thank you very much for your concern. I am back in the parking lot :), this time with my son's laptop. Much easier to type and surf. I am going to read your blog now. Looking forward to the treat.
Please stay well and peaceful.
Your friend from across land and sea,
Affectionately,
AG
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