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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 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 ...
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Villa Romana del Casale
statues, coins and the remains of thermal baths. Recent visitors said the mosaics are stunning and some even described it as the highlight of their trip to Sicily. The villa is located in the ...