The Islamic State’s Destruction of Antiquities And How it Fits With A Broader Strategy For Power (Diane Rehm Show)

In recent months, the so-called Islamic State has accelerated the deliberate destruction of some of the world’s most important historical sites. ISIS has destroyed a 5th century Roman Catholic monastery and smashed artifacts in the Mosul Museum. This week, Islamic militants released a video showing the destruction of a 2,000-year-old temple in the ancient city of Palmyra. This came on the heels of the murder of a renowned Syrian archaeologist who refused to tell ISIS militants the location of hidden antiquities. We look at the Islamic State’s acts of cultural destruction and how the world is responding.
Interview:
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2015-08-26/the-islamic-states-destruction-of-antiquities-and-how-it-fits-with-a-broader-strategy-for-power