A Danish researcher has just demonstrated that certain Greek and Roman sculptures were scented with perfume. A discovery that revolutionises our sensory picture of ancient art.

Venice used new art commissions to help its citizens understand the changing nature of power and quell public anxiety during ...

In the midst of the harshness of winter, many can’t help but remember the original myth of Persephone and Hades. However, many romantic retellings villainize or dismiss Demeter’s grief as a mother.

Not only were ancient sculptures multi-colored, they were also scented with perfumes, oils, and flower arrangements.

The only surviving funerary relief of the ancient Greek world depicting twin babies in the same arms was unveiled in Athens.

Sofia Milos wearing Tess Mann Atelier. Photo used with permission ©Sofia Milos at Jonathon Baker's 2025 Oscar Viewing Gala. Sofia Milos wea ...

But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...

Like many women artists of earlier centuries whose work has survived, Artemisia came from a family of artists. Born in Rome ...

Half play, half rock concert, the show explores the myth of Persephone, the Greek goddess forced to ping-pong between ... Princess and the Pea” and even the endurance-based performance art of Marina ...

Half play, half rock concert, the show explores the myth of Persephone, the Greek goddess forced to ping-pong between Hades’ ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Art Schallock, a left-handed pitcher who in 1951 replaced future Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle on the Yankees' roster and had been the oldest living former major leaguer ...

Demeter was able to retrieve her daughter Persephone, Artemis could send a fatal arrow, and Athena had the ability to resist marriage and motherhood, and to provide advice to respected Greek heroes ..