In a new land, the ancient past held special meaning. 'Temple of Aphaea, Aegina' by John Rollin Tilton. Courtesy of Bowdoin College Museum of Art by Sean P. Burrus, Bowdoin College The ancient world of the Mediterranean has long permeated American society, in everything from museum collections to home furnishings. The design of the nation’s … Continued
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