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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.
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Archaeologists In Türkiye Uncover Ancient Roman Tomb Guarded By Two Bull Heads Made Of Stone
Bull heads like these were used throughout ancient Greece and Rome to both ward off evil spirits and symbolize strength and ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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Statues in ancient Greece, Rome were colorful — and perfumed
The myth that the statues of ancient Greece and Rome were white was created over ... fascism appropriated the idea of white figures of antiquity as a symbol of white superiority.
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Discovery of ritual bath sheds light on Jewish life in ancient Rome
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. The ruins of an ...