History Matters Fallen Idols In the ancient world, statues were not symbols of virtue and could take revenge on those who attacked them. Christopher Dickenson | Published in History Today Volume 70 Issue 8 August 2020 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Ancient GreeceRoman Empire Related Articles Statues, Politics and The Past Rhodes Must Fall? A Question of When Not If Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Iron Amir: Britain’s Afghan Legacy