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Agatha Christie and Archaeology
URL: http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/online_tours/middle_east/agatha_christie__archaeology/agatha_christie_and_archaeolog.aspx

Description:
Companion to an exhibit, "Agatha Christie and Archaeology: Mystery in Mesopotamia," which "presented a fascinating look at the secret life of one of the world's most popular writers. Agatha Christie (1890-1976) originally became interested in archaeology on a visit to the site of Ur (in modern Iraq) in 1928. It was at Ur that she met her future husband, the archaeologist Max Mallowan." Includes annotated photos and images of archaeological items. From the British Museum.

LII Topics: Antiquities, Archaeology, Mysteries and More, Mystery Authors, General, Mystery Authors, Women

Publisher:
Trustees of the British Museum

Extra Keywords
archeology

LII Database Information:
Record 24418 created by Maria Brandt on 09/05/2007
Last modification on 10/26/2007
Published: 09/12/2007  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24418

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