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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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A crumbling, long-forgotten statue with an unusual erect phallus might be a Michelangelo. Renaissance scholars want hard evidence.
In a place of honor was a life-size marble statue of the Greek god Pan with a wicked expression, a forked beard, and an 8-inch erect penis leaning left. The cardinal, it appears, built a pillared ...
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From Trash to Treasure: Rare Ancient Greek Statue Found in a Trash Bag
The world of archaeology and art is often filled with thrilling discoveries, but few match the sheer surprise and serendipity of finding a priceless artifact in a trash bag. Such is the story of a ...
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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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Does the 'Grave Naiskos' statue show an ancient Greek using a laptop?
An ancient Greek statue currently displayed at the Getty Villa in Los Angeles ignited time travel theories after images of it spread rapidly on social media. The image of the statue was quickly ...
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2,000-year-old Greek statue discovered in trash bag, case under major investigation
ATHENS/ISTANBUL (Bernama-AA): Greek authorities have announced the discovery of a 2,000-year-old marble statue from the Hellenistic period, found wrapped in a trash bag and discarded near garbage ...