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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 ...
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were More Than Eye Candy—They Were Also Perfumed
Thousands of years ago, Greco-Roman statues offered viewers a multi-dimensional experience that also called to our olfactory ...
Greek Reporter1d
The Stele of the Twin Babies: A Rare Glimpse into Ancient Greek Funerary Art
The only surviving funerary relief of the ancient Greek world depicting twin babies in the same arms was unveiled in Athens.
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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, ...
Daily Express15d
Little-known European hidden gem is the birthplace of the Olympics and 16C in April
For a change of pace, the Archimedes Museum is another hidden gem in Olympia. It honours the brilliant ancient Greek mathematician and inventor Archimedes, whose discoveries laid the foundations ...
Leicester Mercury16d
Overlooked European village is the birthplace of the Olympics and 16C in April
As the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games, this quaint village on the Greek mainland is often missed by holidaymakers. However, it boasts a wealth of historical sites and intriguing museums.