They set our houses on fire. I hope I'll get something back. But even with lives disrupted, buildings demolished, and the urbane psychology of a European city destroyed for generations, the CBC report showed some semblance of civilized life returning to Pristina. Markets are again doing a brisk business. Sidewalk cafes are again providing respite from stress and tedium.
Life goes on, as always.
The lifeblood of any town, city or country is reflected in the art that it makes, the artifacts it leaves behind. Magnificent relics from ancient Egypt are now on display at the Shanghai Museum. Shanghai Television reviewed the show for CNN World Report, providing insight to both ancient Egyptians and modern Chinese. The 100-odd pieces arrived at least once removed, on loan from the 85,000 Egyptian cultural relics that represent the vast collection at the British Museum. Many of the exhibits will no longer be displayed after being shown here.