Fict: Katherine Dolan's blog

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Portal to Ur

Last year I was lucky enough to fulfil a lifelong dream of visiting the British Museum in London, which is arguably the world’s most illustrious stash of loot. One of the most fascinating halls was devoted to objects from Mesopotamia, particularly the Sumerian treasures. I've recently been reminded of the exhibition because I've been reading some interesting articles by Michael...

Très Grande Tchou-tchou to Torino

We arrived in Turin on Wednesday night after an eight-hour trip from Montpellier. Despite heavy luggage, two transfers and temperatures hovering around 33 degrees...

Interview on CLASH! podcast

Today my interview with Carl Zha and Nate Myers from CLASH! podcast became available here. I was very happy and grateful to discuss my book,...

The Ferenhazy Jug (Part Two)

The preposterous conclusion to last week's episode! (Read Part One here!)     That Saturday, Gracie knocked on Dawn’s door holding a Tupperware container in one hand....

Desdemona Deserves to Die

OTHELLO:  Think on thy sins. DESDEMONA:  They are loves I bear to you. OTHELLO: Ay, and for that thou diest.   Thanks to generous friends who waited in...