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10 Unmissable Masterpieces in the Louvre
The Louvre’s Venus de Milo is a supreme example of ancient sculpture and the Greek’s ideals of beauty. It was discovered in 1820 on the Greek island of Milos. The statue was first acquired by ...
Smithsonian Magazine13d
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
These fragrances were “not merely decorative but symbolic, enhancing the religious and cultural significance of these sculptures,” writes Bill Giannopoulos for the Greek City Times.
Texas Public Radio7d
Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says
Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the ...
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Doechii Just Shut Down The Louvre Gala In Valentino—And We’re Speechless
The structured, floor-sweeping ballgown was drenched in shimmering gold embellishments, making her shine like a human golden statue in front of the Louvre’s iconic glass pyramid. The high-neck ...