Approximately four thousand years ago, in the lost city of Irisagrig, a unique civilization thrived between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers. Forgotten to time, this ancient people left behind cuneiform texts that were later smuggled to Hobby Lobby’s headquarters in Oklahoma City. The Greens, owners of Hobby Lobby, built a fortune through arts and crafts sales, using profits to fund Evangelical causes. Their greatest endeavor was the creation of a Bible museum, fueled by the controversial acquisition of over 40,000 artifacts via bulk purchases with questionable origins. This story intertwines ancient history, modern capitalism, and evangelical fervor in unexpected ways.
https://meghanboilard.substack.com/p/the-great-hobby-lobby-artifact-heist