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Maria Callas Statue Unveiled at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris
A bronze statue of legendary soprano Maria Callas, created by Greek sculptor Nikos Floros, was unveiled at UNESCO’s ...
In Ancient Greece and Rome, who were the harpies, and why did they stink so much?
Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...
Greek Reporter13d
Nyx, the Ancient Greek Goddess of the Night
Nyx is the is the Ancient Greek goddess of the night.  Unlike her sister, Eos, the goddess of the Dawn, Nyx is a mysterious ...
Anaïs Mitchell proves dreamers have power in Hadestown musical starring Christine Anu
Award-winning Broadway musical Hadestown has arrived in Australia. It places dreamers and lovers centre stage, and shows just what power they have.
Smithsonian Magazine17d
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
Several of these texts mentioned anointing statues of Greek and Roman deities—including one depicting Artemis, the Greek goddess of wild animals, in Sicily. Statues of rulers, such as Egypt’s ...
CNN18d
French politician suggests US should give back Statue of Liberty for taking ‘the side of the tyrants’
A French politician has called on the US to give the Statue of Liberty back after suggesting that some Americans “have chosen to switch to the side of the tyrants.” Raphael Glucksmann ...
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Statues in ancient Greece, Rome were colorful — and perfumed
Vinzenz Brinkmann says the myth of colorless statues began during the RenaissanceImage: Liebieghaus Skulpturensammlung/Norbert Miguletz Blonde hair, typically featured on Greek Gods, warriors and ...
People19d
White House Says It Won't Return Statue of Liberty to France After Lawmaker Demands It Back: 'They Should Be Grateful'
But apparently you despise her," French politician Raphaël Glucksmann said of the national monument Getty The White House has no plans to return the Statue of Liberty to France. “Absolutely not ...
GamesRadar+19d
Hades 2's 1.0 release date is still a mystery, even to its devs: "Whenever that will be"
Hades 2 was released into early access just under a year ago, and since then it's been pretty popular on PC and Mac. Supergiant Games just released a massive new update for the game last month ...
Vanity Fair19d
France Called. It Wants Its Statue of Liberty Back.
On Monday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked in her press briefing whether Trump would send the 225-ton statue back as suggested. “Absolutely not,” she said.
ZME Science19d
The Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also Perfumed
Marble sculpture of the Greek god Apollo from the 2nd century AD ... in an attempt to transform them into the lifelike embodiments of gods, goddesses, and rulers. “A white marble statue was ...
Politico19d
White House says it will not return the Statue of Liberty to France
The Trump administration will not entertain a French politician’s request to return the Statue of Liberty to France. “Absolutely not. My advice to that unnamed low-level French politician ...