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Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says
Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the ...
Archaeologists Discovered a 1,700-Year-Old Statue of Hercules—Without His Head
Archaeologists excavating a private property in Florence, Italy, discovered a 20-inch statue of Hercules missing its head, ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
In ancient Greece and Rome, statues not only looked beautiful—they smelled good, too. That’s the conclusion of a new study published this month in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology. Cecilie Brøns, who ...
ZME Science7d
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.
NBC News15d
Controversial Marilyn Monroe statue gets new Palm Springs home
It’s a 26 foot tall, 17 ton statue of Marilyn Monroe. Depending on who you ask, the massive replica of the 1950’s star is either a piece of art or an eyesore. Now, a court decision required ...
Townhall16d
Why the Silence About the Slaughter In Syria?
For example, the Patriarchate of Antioch and the Synod of the Greek Orthodox Church posted on social media a warning for “all Syrian civilians from all denominations.” He advised all ...
Greek City Times19d
The Sensory Experience of Ancient Greek and Roman Statues
In a groundbreaking study led by archaeologist Cecilie Brøns and published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology, a fascinating aspect of ancient art has come to light: the use of perfumes and aromatic ...
Greek Reporter21d
Greek Statues Were Not Only Painted and Dressed But Also Perfumed, Study Reveals
Credit: /Wikimedia Commons/ Ashmolean Museum CC BY-4.0 Archaeologists have uncovered a little-known aspect of ancient art: Greek and Roman statues were not just painted and adorned but also perfumed.
Greek City Times21d
Ancient Greek Hermes Statue Unearthed During Aspendos Excavations
In a recent announcement, Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy revealed that a marble statue of Hermes has been discovered in the ancient Greek city of Aspendos, located in Antalya, Turkey.
Daily Express21d
Archaeologists unearth 1,700-year-old statue of Greek god's messenger
have unearthed an incredible marble statue of Hermes, the messenger of Zeus in ancient Greek mythology. Statue fragments of other deities including Eros, Aphrodite, Artemis and Nemesis have also ...
Greek Reporter27d
The Heroic Mother Who Awakened Greece: Tempi’s Voice Unites the Nation
Maria Karystianou, a Greek mother who tragically lost her 20-year-old daughter ... Her voice resonated as a powerful call against the silence of a government accused of showing a troubling ...
as.com27d
Trump golden statue to dominate Gaza Strip rebuild, as AI aids presidential dreams
The video paints a picture of Gaza as a luxurious tourist haven, complete with golden Trump statues, opulent casinos, and high-end resorts. This digital fantasy aligns with Trump’s earlier ...