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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.
Archivist working for Greek authorities suspected as archaeology smuggling ring kingpin
Greek authorities arrested 23 individuals in Northern Greece, alleged to be part of three antiquities smuggling rings.
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Royal Tomb, Greek-Language Writings Among Latest Discoveries in Egypt
A royal tomb from a little-known dynasty and Greek language writings on pottery are among the latest archaeological ...
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Archaeologists Unearth Monumental Tomb Near Fabled Ancient Greek City
Archaeologists digging near the ancient city of Tenea in Greece have unearthed a monumental tomb complex housing precious ...
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Ancient Greek Statues Smelled of Perfume
Many museums around the world are filled with marble statues from ancient Greece and Rome. Some viewers recognize that these works of art were not originally displayed in their glistening white form, ...
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The Nine Most Prestigious Universities with Greek Studies Departments
Prominent Universities across the world continue to offer their students the option of doing Greek Studies, as it remains a ...
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 ...
Archaeologists discover Roman-era twin babies face-to-face burial
The twins' burial challenges the traditional belief that Roman society treated infant deaths with indifference.
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Underwater Ruins of Hidden Greek Port City are Full of Surprises, Unveil Intricate Maritime Networks Over Centuries
Underwater Ruins of Hidden Greek Port City are Full of Surprises, Unveil Intricate Maritime Networks Over Centuries For centuries, the coastal waters of Greece have covered secrets of its ancient past ...
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 ...
Archaeology breakthrough as 2,000-year-old underwater discovery made in Greece
Archaeologists have stumbled upon new evidence of a submerged ancient port in the ancient Greek city of Asini, near the ...
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Bach calls for peace at 144th IOC Session opener
President Thomas Bach opened the 144th IOC Session today at the International Olympic Academy (IOA) which sits by the ...