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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.
Greek City Times6h
Major Upgrade Planned for Greece’s National Archaeological Museum and Epigraphic Museum
Greece’s National Archaeological Museum and Epigraphic Museum are set for a transformative upgrade, with the Museums Council ...
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 ...
Archaeology1d
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, ...
V Magazine1d
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 ...
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 ...
Arizona Daily Star2d
Cyprus museum to feature U of A professor's archaeological find
University of Arizona Professor David Soren's excavation at the site of a fourth century Mediterranean earthquake revealed 3 ...
Artnet News2d
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 ...
Greek Reporter3d
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 ...
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.
Underwater Archaeologists Unearth Incredible Structure from Ancient Greek City
During a search conducted last year between Oct. 7 and 11, a team of underwater archaeologists unearthed a sweeping port in ...
Greek Reporter4d
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 ...