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Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...
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Archaeologists Discover Mosaics of Two Fighting Cupids and a Mysterious Inscription at an Ancient Greek City Hall
The ruins of ancient temples, roads, a harbor and a cistern for collecting rainwater lie near Turkey’s western coast. Some ...
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Did the Ancient Greeks and Romans Worship the Same Gods?
Most scientists claim that Romans adopted their gods directly from the Greeks. The reality, however, is more complicated.
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The Concept of Curse in Ancient Greek Society
The ancient Greeks deeply believed in the power of curses and their ability to influence the lives of individuals and even ...
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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.
Ancient statues were colorful — and perfumed
The myth that the statues of ancient Greece and Rome were white was created over time and upheld in part to serve racist ideological purposes. But in reality, ancient works of art were colorful, and ...
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Hear Greek lyre when 'Gift of the Gods' tour stops in Duncan
Hear the heavenly sounds of the ancient Greek lyre as Lutherios presents the 'Gift of the Gods' Tour which travels across ...
Connecticut’s love affair with daffodils: We can blame an ancient Greek myth
Both the bulbs and the foliage are frost-hardy well into sub-zero temperatures, making them well-suited for growing in the ...
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Bvlgari Unveils “Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture From the Torlonia Collection”
The display, hosted by Blvgari at the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases the largest private collection of Imperial Roman ...
Underwater archaeologists discover submerged ancient port near Asini, Greece
Greek myth states that the region near Asini was first populated by the Dryopes, an ancient tribe driven out by Hercules.
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Top 20 Ancient Greek Myths That Turned Out To Be TRUE
Dive into the fascinating world of Greek mythology as we explore legendary tales that have surprising connections to ...
Discover Your Inner Greek God Quiz: See Whether You’re Angry Like Poseidon Or Wise As Athena
Ever wondered which Greek god or goddess you’re most like?Greek mythology refers to the body of myths concerning Greek gods & ...