Mike Oddenino sends me a correction as to whom to blame for the destruction of the Library at Alexandria. While the Holy Mother Catholic Church has her hands stained on many occasions, this atrocity may be one she is not guilty of. There are apparently many suspects. A good read which concludes with the obvious: "The real tragedy of course is not the uncertainty of knowing who to blame for the Library's destruction but that so much of ancient history, literature and learning was lost forever." And forever is a LONG time. Here is the link to the full article. http://ehistory.osu.edu/world/articles/ArticleView.cfm?AID=9