Gilgamesh Dream Tablet to be formally handed back to Iraq

[Imperial Dave]

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2021/sep/21/gilgamesh-dream-tablet-to-be-formally-handed-back-to-iraq?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

and a nice piece it is too.....

[Erpingham]

Another report giving more information of its journey to the Museum of the Bible. 

[Imperial Dave]

theres a lot of items 'nicked' in there

[Tarnegol]

theres a lot of items 'nicked' in there

...and forged!
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/museum-of-the-bible-dead-sea-scrolls-forgeries

[Erpingham]

It is hard not to be reminded of the old saying about fools and money being soon parted.  Perhaps a bit unfair but rushing at this with a huge pile of cash and little understanding of the subject was like walking around with a big sign saying "please con me".

[Imperial Dave]

i'd love to be rich enough to be targeted for a con

[Tarnegol]

Apparently I am rich enough, if some of the e-mails I receive are any indication...

[Imperial Dave]

i still get those emails....I might reply and see if they take pity on me and give me money