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Diogenes of Babylon posted an update 5 years, 2 months ago

The man who saved The Resurrection

“A chance discovery has brought to light the little-known story of how a British Army officer risked a court martial in wartime Italy to save a painting the author Aldous Huxley once described as “the greatest picture in the world”.”

https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-16306893
- acorn replied 5 years, 2 months ago
  I don’t know if I agree with Huxley’s opinion, but I can appreciate Mr. Clarke’s effort. Thanks for the post.
- RonK replied 5 years, 2 months ago
  Thanks so much for the article. I wonder how many other similar stories there are like this. Reminds me a bit of the movie “Monuments Men”.
  - Diogenes of Babylon replied 5 years, 2 months ago
    The Monuments Men
    Reviewed by Trevor Lynch:
    https://www.unz.com/tlynch/the-monuments-men/
    - RonK replied 5 years, 2 months ago
      
      Just peed on my popcorn, but thanks for the site. Lots to learn.