Vidi
2008 February 29
Links that I’ve bookmarked in the past few days should be below the fold.
Presentation Zen: Inspiration matters
Why inspiration matters and a reminder that success attracts bastards. Which reminds me, apart from a limp sneer from someone who isn’t David Icke, I’ve not had any complaints about me recently. I shall have to do something about that.
A visit to Bibract – Philobiblon
“[Y]ou really shouldn’t let clueless Australians wander around the wilder parts of Europe.” – but they visit such interesting places. Natalie Bennett has visited the Iron Age hillfort/town of Bibracte.
The Quantum Pontiff : HD Shroud of Turin
Will there be Shroud of Turin blankets on sale in time for Easter? The QP has news of a new scan of the infamous shroud.
Astrology – why it used to be resonable and why it ain’t so anymore « Theoretical Democratix
A good explanation of why an incorrect explanation is not the same as a stupid explanation. There are elements of this I don’t agree with, for example planets were divine but not gods to the ancient Greeks, but that’s hair-splitting and would need a blog post I don’t have time to write to justify it.
Illicit Cultural Property: Yale and Peru, An Uneasy Relationship? (UPDATE)
More on the battle for finds from Machu Picchu between Peru and Yale. I’ve no opinion at the moment as I’m not up-to-speed on the circumstances.
I thank you for the compliments.
As to the godlike nature of the planets in ancient greece, however, I wonder: what exactly is the difference between “divine” and “god-like”? I am no expert in ancient religion. I would certainly appreciate a post on the matter.