Vengeful ghost cat, divorce lizard, phantom horse: the animals that haunted Ancient Rome and Greece
The handful animal ghosts in the ancient world are often depicted not as friendly visitors but as mere tools for humans – and ...
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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 ...
Greek Reporter1d
Why Is There a Saint With a Dog’s Head in Orthodox Christian Iconography?
In Orthodox Christian iconography, a peculiar icon of Saint Christopher can be seen, depicting him with a dog's head.
The Armenian Weekly2d
Odzun and Ardvi villages, St. Hovhan Odzneci’s cradle of life and thought
Situated on the left-side upland plateau of Debed Canyon in the Lori province, Odzun is one of the largest villages in ...
ZME Science on MSN2d
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.
Greek City Times2d
What We Celebrate on March 25: Greece’s Dual Celebration – Customs and Traditions
March 25 is a dual celebration for Greece, marking both the start of the 1821 Revolution against Ottoman rule and the ...
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 ...
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Mani Takes the Lead in the Greek Revolution: March 17, 1821
On March 17, 1821, the Mani Peninsula stood at the forefront of the Greek Revolution as the people of Areopoli raised the banner of freedom, declaring "Freedom or Death" and igniting the fight for ...
Archaeology3d
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, ...
Greek Reporter17d
Waterfalls and a Lake in the Cyclades: A Greek Fairy Tale on Andros Island
Discovering a lake and waterfalls in the arid Cyclades may seem impossible but Gerolimni in Andros is an exception to the rule. The place is one of the most beautiful spots on the Greek island and one ...
Security Boulevard23d
Introducing the new CREST Penetration Testing Accreditation Standard
CREST have publicly released their Accreditation Standards, which includes the standard for Penetration Testing. Our Director, Tim Reed, has been working closely with CREST on the development of this ...
Sydney Morning Herald23d
Easybeats drummer who surfed the crest of the ’60s beat boom
Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. In the 1960s, rock bands often had to pay a price for the screaming hordes and string of hit singles. Every pin-up idol was required ...