Thanks for post.I knew a bit about Piltdown man whilst doing a night class but never have really reflected on the more jingoistic aspect of the story. I suppose realistically every nation wants to be 'on top'and some Britains were probably having an identity crisis at the time. As Normal I found your notes equally enlightening though rather sad regarding Captain Scott and his men.I still find it difficult even to think about their experiences, probably as I watched Scott of the Antarctic at far too young an age and all I can think about Captain Oates saying he was going out and might be a while, or words to that effect
Thanks for post.I knew a bit about Piltdown man whilst doing a night class but never have really reflected on the more jingoistic aspect of the story. I suppose realistically every nation wants to be 'on top'and some Britains were probably having an identity crisis at the time. As Normal I found your notes equally enlightening though rather sad regarding Captain Scott and his men.I still find it difficult even to think about their experiences, probably as I watched Scott of the Antarctic at far too young an age and all I can think about Captain Oates saying he was going out and might be a while, or words to that effect
"I'm going out, I might be quite some time" A marvellous quote, which I employ regularly if I am anticipating a difficult visit to the lavatory.