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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 ...
Apollo Art Auctions Presents: Fine Ancient Art, Antiquities & Jewellery
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Contrary to popular belief, ancient Greek statues weren’t originally white
Did you know that ancient sculptures were once richly coloured? Researchers have known about this for centuries, but the general public remains largely unaware.
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From Augustus’ Reign To The ‘Five Good Emperors,’ Go Inside The Famous Pax Romana Era
From 27 B.C.E. to 180 C.E., the Roman Empire saw a period of relative tranquility and prosperity now known as the Pax Romana ...
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Statues in ancient Greece, Rome were colorful — and perfumed
New discoveries related to works of art in ancient Greece and Rome continue to be unearthed. A Danish study published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology in March found that statues in antiquity were ...
Ancient statues were colorful — and perfumed
The myth that the statues of ancient Greece and Rome were white was created over time and upheld in part to serve racist ideological purposes. But in reality, ancient works of art were colorful, and ...
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The Fascination of Roman Emperor Nero With Greece
Few figures in history have been as polarizing as Nero, the infamous Roman emperor who had a love affair with everything ...
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Ancient Visitors to the Modern Wing: Art Institute Welcomes First Visit of Rare Roman Sculptures Collection
Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection” has works span hundreds of years, with the earliest piece dating from ...
Art Institute showcases ancient Roman sculptures in unprecedented 'Myth and Marble' exhibit
Stunningly and unexpected, virtually all of the selections on view in this exhibition are complete. Co-organized by the Art Institute and Rome-based Torlonia Foundation, it is the first time works ...
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A Stunning Collection of Rarely Seen Ancient Roman Sculptures Is Coming to North America for the First Time
The marbles in the Torlonia Collection have been inaccessible to the public for decades. Now, some of them will be exhibited ...
An Italian cultural ambassador's guide to Rome
Alberto Angela has made a career out of exploring his hometown. Here are his favourite spots to unearth Rome's millennia of ...
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When Did Rome Fall? Inside The Murky History Of The Roman Empire’s Collapse
The Roman Empire was one of the greatest empires in history. Starting in 27 B.C.E. after the fall of the Roman Republic, the impact of the Roman Empire — and its expansion across Europe and beyond — ...