I had a wonderful weekend in London, (WHY is it so expensive!?!? Srsly, if it wasn't for that, I would love to study down there. Sigh), mostly at the rather splendid British Museum (though most of it seemed to be closed, or, fun, they were closing sections AS we got to them.)

Saw the Hadrian exhibition, and i have to say, it was really very good. there was a very nice section on Trajan, his family, and their links to Hadrian, as well as on Hadrian's architectural impact and his conquests. There was, perhaps, a little bit more on his Villa than any sane person might want to know, but meh, some of it was interesting.

But the section on Antinous? Was really overhyped. I think it was just there to remind us HADRIAN WAS GAI OKAY!!! GEDDIT? GAIIIIIII!!!!!? I mean, yes, Hadrian had a boy toy, yes it was unusual for such a strong attachment, yes, he had a very nice body, but his personality, his background? Nada. There was some very fascinating stuff on Roman Sexuality, and the cult of Antinous, but not enough sadly. Sabina, was also rather neglected.

Not complaining though, overall excellent exhibition. A bit miffed I might miss out on the Babylon one, given how wonderful Ancient Middle Eastern civilisations are.
BTW The Korean gallery is beautiful, and way underrated. Go and see.

Bought books. Lots of books. About 15 I think, plus another 10 from Play.com/ Bookshops in Liverpool. I don't have the time/ money for these. :(

In other news, Gaiman's Sandman is awesome (although shops have developed the interesting technique of managing to always have every issue but the one I need.)