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The First Roman Aqueduct Ever Found in Slovakia Sports an Ancient Manufacturer’s Stamp and a Paw Print
During a recent excavation on the grounds of a mansion in Slovakia, researchers discovered something remarkable: a Roman ...
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 ideological purposes. But in reality, ancient works of art were colorful, and ...
Archaeologists uncover a 3,000-year-old SECRET hidden in Tutankhamun's tomb
Despite being uncovered over a century ago, Tutankhamun's tomb is still yielding secrets, according to a new study by Dr ...
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Statues in ancient Greece, Rome were colorful — and perfumed
New discoveries related to works of art in ancient Greece and Rome continue to be unearthed. A Danish study published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology in March found that statues in antiquity were ...
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Ancient statues were colorful — and perfumed
Roman writer Cicero referenced the treatment of a statue of the Greek goddess Artemis ... decorated artworks that characterized the Ottoman Empire. As a result, in the 18th and 19th centuries ...
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Contrary to popular belief, ancient Greek statues weren’t originally white
Did you know that ancient sculptures were once richly coloured? Researchers have known about this for centuries, but the general public remains largely unaware.
Sarah Blevins | Our Little Lifestyle on MSN19h
Visiting the Ancient Roman Baths in England
Honestly, the ancient Roman Baths in England fascinated me! I came home and did even more research that I hope you find ...
The Island3d
St. Anthony’s Church feast at Kachchativu island
The famous St. Anthony’s Church feast this year was held on 14 and 15 March. St. Anthony, as per Catholic belief, gives ...
Divers Found a 3,000-Year-Old Statue at the Bottom of a Lake—With Fresh Human Fingerprints
At the underwater archaeology site of Gran Carro di Bolsena in Aiola, Italy, divers found an ancient clay figurine pegged to ...
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What Ancient Treasures Does the Grand Egyptian Museum Hold? Here’s a Sneak Peek
The Grand Egyptian Museum is filled with archaeological treasures, here's our pick of some of the best historical marvels.
Greek Reporter20h
World Powers and the Greek War of Independence: Where Did They Stand?
Europe and Russia's shifting stances during the Greek War of Independence and their influential roles in the conflict's ...
From art installations to musicals, here's 10 things to do in the Coachella Valley this week
From concerts and plays to a free multi-disciplinary art festival, there's no shortage of things to do in the Coachella ...