Ancient Greeks and Romans perfumed their statues, study says
The ancient Greeks and Romans often doused their statues in perfume, a recent study found. Published in the Oxford Journal of ...
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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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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. Cecilie Brøns, who ...
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What if the Seven Wonders had survived? Here’s how they would look in 2025
The Colossus of Rhodes lived up to its name. Built over 12 years (c. 294–282 BC), this towering 105-foot (32m) bronze statue of Greek sun god Helios dominated Rhodes Harbour. Crafted by the sculptor ...
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10 Reasons to Visit Greece’s Milos, the Home of Venus of Milo
Sarakiniko Beach, Milos Island, Greece. Credit: dronepicr – CC BY 2.0 Milos Island in Greece is a stunning destination that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage and relaxed ...
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Archaeologists Found a Majestic Ancient Statue of Hermes Buried Under a Fountain
Excavations on monumental fountain ruins resulted in the discovery of a statue of Hermes from the ... At his feet is a ram peering up at him. In Greek mythology, Hermes was known as the fleet ...
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How to play the God of War games in chronological order
When he returns to Olympia, Kratos has to face-off against multiple Gods including Helios and Perses before his final showdown with Zeus. The concluding chapter of the Greek Saga - spoiler alert ...
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Archaeologists find mysterious 2,600-year-old pot of gold at ancient Egyptian temple
The jewellery collection consisted of rings made of gold and metal as well as a triple statue of ancient Egyptian gods, said Mohamed Abdel-Badii, the head of the Egyptian Archaeology Sector.
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A Study Reveals That Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Painted and Adorned with Textiles and Jewelry but Also Perfumed
Credit: Romaine / Wikimedia Commons The research is based on a series of classical texts describing how statues of gods and illustrious figures were perfumed. For example, the Roman orator Cicero ...
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Archaeologists unearth 1,700-year-old statue of Greek god's messenger
have unearthed an incredible marble statue of Hermes, the messenger of Zeus in ancient Greek mythology. Statue fragments of other deities including Eros, Aphrodite, Artemis and Nemesis have also ...
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How Ancient Greeks Spread Buddhism to the Known World
In Japan, this expression further translated into the wrath-filled and muscular Niō guardian gods of the Buddha ... the influences of the Hellenistic styles of classical Greek sculptures. The statues ...
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Song | Horrible Histories
Count em! One, two, three - anyway... there are SEVEN wonders of the ancient world, so let's sing along to them in this new Horrible Histories song!