The Pop-Cultural Heritage of Terrorism, Treasure Hunters, and Trafficking: Entertainment versus Reality
The looting and destruction of antiquities and archaeological sites has plagued countries facing terrorism, conflict, and instability for decades. But conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have taken center stage in recent years following the rise of ISIS.
As with any monumental global challenge, the recent crises have become the topics of popular culture stretching from television comedies, to drama, and even video games.
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