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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.
From Gas Station to Wedding Venue
Imagine that it was once the storage room of a gas station and then experienced a period of abandonment, closed, disheveled ...
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35 Things Italy Is Famous For – And Why We Can’t Get Enough
As a travel blogger, I am often asked to nominate my favourite country in the world. I have travelled to nearly 80 countries ...
What did ancient Roman artists use to paint Pompeii? New study offers a glimpse
Unused paints are generally rare finds for archaeologists — but not at Pompeii. Take a look at “almost the entire palette of an ancient painter.” ...
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The Iconic Statues Of Ancient Greece And Rome Were Originally Scented, Groundbreaking New Study Reveals
While the legendary statues of ancient Greece and Rome are now known the world over as stark white works of art housed in museums and galleries, those who viewed them 2,000 years ago would have had a ...