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 colours, and now a Danish ...
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Ancient sculptures were scented, study shows
COPENHAGEN: Science has already proven that sculptures from ancient Greece and Rome were often painted in warm colours, and now a Danish study has revealed that some were also perfumed.
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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 ...
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A Stunning Collection of Rarely Seen Ancient Roman Sculptures Is Coming to North America for the First Time
The marbles in the Torlonia Collection have been inaccessible to the public for decades. Now, some of them will be exhibited ...
Ancient Greco-Roman sculptures were perfumed, new study reveals
Research shows that statues were impregnated with fragrances, challenging the perception of sculpture as a purely visual art ...
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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 ...
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The Sensory Experience of Ancient Greek and Roman Statues
A recent study by archaeologist Cecilie Brøns reveals that ancient Greek and Roman statues were not only colorful and ...
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8 Locations in Greece Related to the Odyssey
Homer’s The Odyssey has been a cornerstone of Western literature for millennia, chronicling the epic journey of King Odysseus ...
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Greek Statues Were Not Only Painted and Dressed But Also Perfumed, Study Reveals
Researchers uncover that ancient Greek statues were not just painted and dressed but also perfumed, adding a new dimension to ...
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A Study Reveals That Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Painted and Adorned with Textiles and Jewelry but Also Perfumed
A recent study published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology has revealed a little-explored aspect of ancient art: the use ...
Greek Reporter12d
The Top Archaeological Sites You Absolutely Must See in Greece
Besides the popular attractions, such as the Acropolis and Delphi, there are many more amazing archaeological around Greece ...
Los Angeles Times14d
Violent protests and general strike roil cities across Greece
Among the largest demonstrations since Greece’s debt crisis a decade ago ... protesters entering an archaeological site near the ancient Roman monument of Hadrian’s Arch and pelting riot ...