Post #791331 by tikitube on Wed, Nov 21, 2018 12:28 PM

I'm a big Heyerdahl fan, but his approach at obtaining artifacts doesn't sit well with me.

We can try to justify that the ends (preservation and exposure to a larger audience) justifies the means, but ultimately he used their superstitions against them and flat out lied to procure many of the items. He explains it in detail in his books, and while he professed a respect for these people, he also seemed proud of his success at tricking them.