mythologyandhistory, 11 days ago

Let me tell you about a juicy #history #scandal!

Feb 2014: A #papyrus containing words from #Ancient #Greek poet #Sappho is discovered - supposedly.

The papyrologist who found it makes contradicting statements.

It was found in the binding of a #mummy - did he destroy an #artefact for another?

Oh actually, it was a book binding!

Huh?

The #scholar is soon found to have illegally sold another ancient text.

He has been suspended. The 'new Sappho' is dead.

Alas.