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 ...
Researchers uncover that ancient Greek statues were not just painted and dressed but also perfumed, adding a new dimension to ...
Britons looking for a European destination with lots of sightseeing and the perfect springtime temperatures to soak in some ...
Research shows that statues were impregnated with fragrances, challenging the perception of sculpture as a purely visual art ...
The charming village of Olympia in mainland Greece is the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games and is often overlooked by ...
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 ...
A recent study published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology has revealed a little-explored aspect of ancient art: the use ...