"Rare Archaeological Findings Spark Controversy in Hollywood: Zendaya's Earrings Raise Questions on Cultural Appropriation and the Illicit Trade of Ancient Artifacts A glamorous photocall for the blockbuster film 'The Odyssey' has turned into a cultural controversy, with actress Zendaya at the center of the storm. The young star, who plays the role of the goddess Athena in the movie, has been accused of wearing earrings made from ancient Iranian artefacts dating back to the 1st millennium BC. The incident has sparked outrage among cultural experts and archaeologists, who are concerned about the illicit trade of rare and valuable historical relics. As the debate rages on, questions are being raised about the ethics of wearing such items as fashion accessories and the responsibility of celebrities in promoting cultural sensitivity."
Jewellery made from BC Iran worn at Odyssey photocall throws spotlight on the trade of rare archeological findsThe Odyssey has stormed cinemas, but while its take on the Homeric epic has created ripples among western classicists, it is an actor’s earrings that have made waves further afield.Zendaya, who portrays the goddess Athena in the movie, provoked outrage when she appeared at a London photocall wearing earrings that were allegedly made from Iranian artefacts dating back to the 1st millennium BC. Continue reading...
