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FEATURES IN THE WINTER ISSUE
Published 10 February
A New Belted Hero in the Sol Rabin Collection
Michael Bennett looks at the exciting acquisition of an unusual bronze figure from the Greek Geometric period
Roman Bronzes: Perfection in Miniature
Michael Svetbird showcases a series of splendid Roman bronze figurines in the collections of several prominent museums
From the Black Stuff
Roman Jet Objects from Britain and Western Europe
Martin Henig takes on a tour de force of some of the most beautiful Roman jet objects in the museums of Britain and Europe
The Cult of Personality
Multifaceted Coercion, Popularist Illusion
Mark Merrony looks at the ingenious ways that propaganda has been pressed into service to suit the needs of political leaders in the past and present
Outlaw: The Dark Legacy of Michel van Rijn
Michael Bennett looks at the career of the notorious smuggler who turned over a new leaf to attack the ethics and institutions of the ancient art market
Madinat al-Zahra: Radiant Capital of Islamic Spain
Geraldine Fabrikant previews the stunning exhibition at the ISAW in New York that showcases the palace city of the Umayyad caliphs near Córdoba
The Duel in the Crown
Byzantine Emperors Who Thew Down the Gauntlet
Mark Merrony looks at episodes from the Eastern Roman Empire that narrate emperors fighting to the death
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