March 16, 2009
I just saw a great show on H2 (History channel, version 2.0) covering ancient civilizations that pre-date Mesopotamia. There’s a setting I’d love to read some fiction about. None could really be based on much historical material, but it’s a pretty untouched subject.

Varna – World’s First Gold, Ancient Secrets
From November 27th 2002 to May 25th 2003
IThe exhibition in pictures
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