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Omar Chakil's stone furniture collection references ancient Egyptian gods
A chair shaped like a hooded cobra and a table that evokes a scarab beetle feature in designer Omar Chakil's Transcendence ...
BBC Antiques Roadshow expert tells guest to 'sit comfortably' before revealing eye-watering valuation
Antiques Roadshow expert Mark Hill shared his valuation for a pair of "supremely stylish" chairs, which left their owner ...
BBC Antiques Roadshow guest pats expert on the back after sharing unexpected price for 'stylish' chairs
An Antiques Roadshow expert surprised a guest when he revealed the staggering value of a pair of chairs that he had been ...
Antiques Roadshow guest repeatedly questions expert on staggering price for chairs given as ‘part payment’
An Antiques Roadshow guest tapped an expert on the shoulder after being told just how much his set of chairs were really ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
In ancient Greece and Rome, statues not only looked beautiful—they smelled good, too. That’s the conclusion of a new study published this month in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology.
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Archaeologists Unearth Monumental Tomb Near Fabled Ancient Greek City
The Greek municipality of Tenea boasts a rich ancient history—and the archaeological artifacts to prove it. Finds in the region have long hinted at a once-thriving settlement, with the latest ...
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Ancient Greece by Train with Alice Roberts, review: Michael Portillo has nothing to fear here
Ancient Greece gave us many things, from mythology to democracy by way of the Olympics, but if I recall my (very) old primary-school project correctly, one thing Archimedes and pals never got ...
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Pumpkin chair by Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset
Dezeen Showroom: French designer Pierre Paulin's iconic Pumpkin chair designed in the 1970s has been rereleased by furniture company ... invigorate the country's design industry.
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Ensombra sunshade by Odosdesign for Gandia Blasco
Dezeen Showroom: Spanish outdoor brand Gandia Blasco and design studio Odosdesign have evolved their quintessentially Mediterranean Ensombra sunshade with add-on seating and side tables.
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Divers Just Uncovered Submerged Structures From The Ancient City Of Asini Off The Coast Of Southern Greece
Over the last several years, underwater archaeologists have been diving into the sparkling blue waters off the coast of Tolo, Greece, to investigate a historical mystery beneath the waves. There, ...
Greek Reporter29d
First Ancient Greek Temple in 1,700 Years Opens in Arcadia
After 1,700 years the first ancient Greek temple opened in Arcadia, Peloponnese over the weekend. Hundreds of people attended the inauguration ceremony of the temple which was built for liturgical ...
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Ancient Greek Women Who Left Their Mark on History
On Women’s Day, we must remember the remarkable ancient Greek women who defied conventions and left a lasting impact on philosophy, science, politics, and the arts. Credit: Wikimedia Commons, Public ...