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Unveiling the Ancient Glory: A Journey to Olympia, Greece
The Archaeological Site The archaeological site of Olympia is a treasure trove of ancient wonders. Walking through the ruins, ...
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Secrets of Ancient Olympia
The next time you watch the extravaganza that is the modern Olympic Games, consider this: It all started with a simple ...
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Greek Statues Were Not Only Painted and Dressed But Also Perfumed, Study Reveals
Researchers uncover that ancient Greek statues were not just painted and dressed but also perfumed, adding a new dimension to ...
Little-known European hidden gem is the birthplace of the Olympics and 16C in April
Britons looking for a European destination with lots of sightseeing and the perfect springtime temperatures to soak in some ...
Ancient Greco-Roman sculptures were perfumed, new study reveals
Research shows that statues were impregnated with fragrances, challenging the perception of sculpture as a purely visual art ...
Overlooked European village is the birthplace of the Olympics and 16C in April
The charming village of Olympia in mainland Greece is the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games and is often overlooked by ...
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How did a dead athlete win an Olympic event? (And other facts from the Ancient Olympics)
Her victor statue at Olympia proudly proclaimed "... of all Grecian women, I first bore the crown". Constructed by the Greek sculptor Phidias, a 13m high gold and ivory statue of the Greek god ...
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A Study Reveals That Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Painted and Adorned with Textiles and Jewelry but Also Perfumed
A recent study published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology has revealed a little-explored aspect of ancient art: the use ...