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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.
The Street Journal13h
Statues in ancient Greece, Rome were colorful — and perfumed
New discoveries related to works of art in ancient Greece and Rome continue to be unearthed. A Danish study published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology in March found that statues in antiquity were ...
Ancient statues were colorful — and perfumed
The myth that the statues of ancient Greece and Rome were white was created over time and upheld in part to serve racist ideological purposes. But in reality, ancient works of art were colorful, and ...
Greek City Times3d
Olympian Milo of Croton Won Gold Without Competing as Opponents Feared Facing Him
Milo of Croton, the legendary ancient Greek wrestler, once won an Olympic gold medal without competing, as no opponent dared ...
The best Greek islands to visit this summer
From the gastronomic specialties of Sifnos to the enigmatic ruins of the Dodecanese, each Greek island has its own distinct ...
Netmums2d
Pack your bags — Ryanair is launching flights to a family-friendly Italian destination with prices starting at £14.99
Discover Ryanair’s new budget-friendly flights launched this March! Sun, culture, and delicious food await this summer.
The Varsity1d
Combat sports can civilize the soul
With nowhere to quench their need for glory or to release their pent-up aggression, this posed a dangerous threat to the ...
TheCollector on MSN1d
Hallstatt Culture: What Do We Know About the Earliest Celtic Culture?
The Hallstatt culture was the first culture of peoples that can truly be considered “Celtic.” This period was preceded by the ...
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 Most Famous Statues of Aphrodite, Goddess of Beauty
Across history, the goddess Aphrodite has remained a prominent figure of beauty and love, and many statues have been built in ...
Archaeology2d
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, ...