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The olive landscape: A nearly 4,000-year-old legacy of human-nature interaction in the Central Mediterranean
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Figs, meat—and not too much sex: A good diet in ancient times was more than what you ate
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Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
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Here’s why a top leader of Utah’s 2034 Winter Games is in Greece this week
“We had a great chat,” said Bullock, president and executive chair of Utah’s 2034 Winter Games organizing committee, who is in Greece for this week’s IOC meetings, where a new IOC president will be ...
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What Was Daily Life Like in Ancient Greece?
The daily life in Ancient Greece revolved around work, family, education, and religion, shaping a civilization that still ...
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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.
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Ancient Greece’s Ionian League: The First Confederation in History
The Ionian League, was a confederation of twelve Ionian Greek city-states located along the coast of Asia Minor.
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The Iconic Statues Of Ancient Greece And Rome Were Originally Scented, Groundbreaking New Study Reveals
While the legendary statues of ancient Greece and Rome are now known the world over as stark white works of art housed in museums and galleries, those who viewed them 2,000 years ago would have had a ...
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Ancient Sculptures From Greece And Rome Used To Be Scented
For centuries, scientists have known that the white marble statues from ancient Greece and Rome were once painted with rich […] ...
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