Smithsonian Magazine on MSN2d
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 Reporter3d
10 Spectacular Ancient Buildings Still in Use Today
Ancient buildings like Greece’s amphitheaters and Japan’s temples remain in use today, preserving cultural heritage.
ZME Science on MSN4d
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.
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN1d
The First Roman Aqueduct Ever Found in Slovakia Sports an Ancient Manufacturer’s Stamp and a Paw Print
During a recent excavation on the grounds of a mansion in Slovakia, researchers discovered something remarkable: a Roman ...
Greek Reporter2d
New Discovery in Egypt Unveils Ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman Graves and Artifacts
An ancient military tomb and graves from the Egyptian, Greek, and Roman periods have been discovered at Tell Ruwad Iskandar, ...
Artnet News6d
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 ...
EnVols on MSN1d
Contrary to popular belief, ancient Greek statues weren’t originally white
Did you know that ancient sculptures were once richly coloured? Researchers have known about this for centuries, but the general public remains largely unaware.
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 ...
BBC2mon
What do we know about ancient Greek culture?
Three different designs of ancient Greek columns. The Greeks believed that the secret to making a great building was maths. They carefully designed and measured their buildings, making sure they ...