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Archaeologizing with Lawrence of Arabia

I once read a quote by T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) where he used “archaeologizing” as a verb. Lawrence studied archaeology at Jesus College in Oxford so it was not surprising to find his desert attire on display, when I visited Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum.

Lawrence adopted Arab dress as he fought with the Arab army during World War I.
Lawrence adopted Arab dress as he fought with the Arab army during World War I.

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