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Author Topic: Lost and Found: The Secrets of Archimedes at the Walters Art Gallery  (Read 1270 times)

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Offline museumguy

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Fascinating new exhibit at the Walters Art Gallery in Baltimore, Maryland (aka Charm City).  It will feature the Archimedes Palimpsest!

http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/arts/bs-ae-archimedes-palimpsest-20111014,0,2472083,full.story

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Re: Lost and Found: The Secrets of Archimedes at the Walters Art Gallery
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2011, 11:46:59 am »
Well worth a read.  Thanks!
Bob Crutchley
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https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/index.php?cat=16147

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Re: Lost and Found: The Secrets of Archimedes at the Walters Art Gallery
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2011, 03:01:47 pm »
Thank you!  Once again, something at the Walters (in addition to the wonderful character of the city) makes me wish I lived in Baltimore.
Pat L.

 

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