tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071757402186489670.post5883511844658320271..comments2023-03-25T21:50:50.891+13:00Comments on Bavardess: Whoops, apocalypse! Or, ask a medievalist if you want to understand the modern worldBavardesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10737120234578385755noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071757402186489670.post-69850103017501205162009-05-22T08:32:11.266+12:002009-05-22T08:32:11.266+12:00It is, isn't it? The original panel is probably 3m...It is, isn't it? The original panel is probably 3m x 2m big and they keep them all in a darkened room so the colours and images really pop. One of the most well-preserved tapestries I've seen from that period.Bavardesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10737120234578385755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071757402186489670.post-66730896768061415732009-05-21T23:20:59.629+12:002009-05-21T23:20:59.629+12:00PS: The dragon picture is amazing. Deep shit, inde...PS: The dragon picture is amazing. Deep shit, indeed!Diggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14851524413793098615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071757402186489670.post-21684789002314330202009-05-21T14:42:23.891+12:002009-05-21T14:42:23.891+12:00I know I shouldn’t, but that comment about digging...I know I shouldn’t, but that comment about digging the holes made me laugh. Sometimes, it’s not worth arguing with people who just.don’t.get.it and probably never will. But it doesn’t stop me trying!Bavardesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10737120234578385755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071757402186489670.post-80799859775791236962009-05-21T10:54:55.248+12:002009-05-21T10:54:55.248+12:00As an archaeologist, I get asked "what's the point...As an archaeologist, I get asked "what's the point" all the time.<br /><br />It is hard to argue with someone who believes that the past has no influence on the present, or lessons to impart.<br /><br />I'm feeling cynical today. Today's answer to "What's the point" is, "Because the State said they won't give you your building permit until we dig our holes and write about it."Diggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14851524413793098615noreply@blogger.com