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The Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also Perfumed
For centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.
After 98 Years, Archaeologists Found the Missing Torso of an Ancient Buddha Statue
While excavating the Ta Prohm temple in Angkor in 1927, a team of archaeologists discovered the head (and only the head) of a ...
The best Greek islands to visit this summer
From the gastronomic specialties of Sifnos to the enigmatic ruins of the Dodecanese, each Greek island has its own distinct ...
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2,000-Year-Old Gold Ring of Apollo Discovered in Ancient Greek Tomb
A 2,000-year-old Greek tomb has revealed a gold ring of Apollo with a healing serpent, uncovering a lost link between ancient ...
Art Institute showcases ancient Roman sculptures in unprecedented 'Myth and Marble' exhibit
Stunningly and unexpected, virtually all of the selections on view in this exhibition are complete. Co-organized by the Art Institute and Rome-based Torlonia Foundation, it is the first time works ...
Apollo gold ring with 'healing serpent' found in 2,000-year-old tomb in Greece
A monumental tomb found near Corinth has revealed several burials, along with artifacts reflecting its later use as a healing ...
Smell like a god: Ancient sculptures were scented, Danish study shows
Science has already proven that sculptures from ancient Greece and Rome were often painted in warm colors, and now a Danish study has revealed that some were also perfumed.
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Amphipolis Finds: Child’s Tooth, Figurines Reveal Cultic Practices
An ancient human tooth belonging to a child and stunning figurines were recently uncovered at the Acropolis of Amphipolis.
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The Sacred Springs and Rivers of Ancient Greece
Sacred springs and rivers throughout Ancient Greece were revered as sources of divine power, associated with healing, ...
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10 Ancient Greek Islands to Visit
Greece, one of the world’s oldest civilizations, traces its history back to at least 7000 BCE, when Neolithic settlements ...
Archaeologists Found a Majestic Ancient Statue of Hermes Buried Under a Fountain
Torso pieces were also found in the same region. Researchers believe they belong to statues of Artemis—goddess of hunting, ...
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Roman-Era Hermes Statue Found in Ancient City of Aspendos
Turkish archaeologists unearthed an ancient statue of Hermes, the winged messenger of the gods, in the Greco-Roman city of Aspendos. It was found alongside objects associated with other major deities ...