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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.
Ancient mikveh dating back to Roman times discovered in Ostia Antica, Italy
Objects discovered during the excavation include oil lamps decorated with the menorah (seven-branched lampstand) and the lulav (palm branch and symbol of the harvest festival).
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Typical Roman baths
An integral part of daily life in ancient Rome, the baths gave citizens ... it was nothing less than a symbol of Rome itself. To Romans, the baths proved that they were cleaner – and therefore ...
Discovery of ritual bath sheds light on Jewish life in ancient Rome
The ruins of an ancient Jewish ritual bath have been found near Rome – the oldest such discovery outside of the biblical region of Israel and the surrounding area.
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The hidden meaning behind Rome's famous arch monuments
Public ceremonies, lavish processions, and temporary wooden arches were commonplace after victory in Ancient Rome. But during the height of its power, the emperor decided to change that and leave ...