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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
French politician suggests US should give back Statue of Liberty for taking ‘the side of the tyrants’
A French politician has called on the US to give the Statue of Liberty back after suggesting that some Americans “have chosen to switch to the side of the tyrants.” ...
The Jerusalem Post Blogs16d
Roman-era Hermes statue with ram companion found in ancient Aspendos fountain
A marble statue of Hermes from the Roman Imperial Period was found during ... Telephone: *2421 * Extension 4 Jerusalem Post or 03-7619056 Fax: 03-5613699 E-mail: [email protected] The center is ...
Popular Mechanics29d
Archaeologists Unearthed Five Lost Statues From Remains of the Roman Empire’s Sculpture Capital
Perga’s was once a key sculpture-producing location for the entire Roman Empire. The city of Perga was renowned throughout the Roman Empire for its skilled laborers’ production of marble ...
Greek City Times14d
The Sensory Experience of Ancient Greek and Roman Statues
In a groundbreaking study led by archaeologist Cecilie Brøns and published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology, a ...
V Magazine3d
Bvlgari Unveils “Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture From the Torlonia Collection”
The display, hosted by Blvgari at the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases the largest private collection of Imperial Roman ...
La Brújula Verde15d
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 ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency1y
American tourist arrested for smashing Roman-era statues at Israel Museum
(JTA) — An American Jewish tourist was arrested in Israel for allegedly destroying two Roman-era statues inside the Israel Museum, claiming to police that they were “idolatrous and contrary to ...