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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 ...
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Ancient Book Becomes a Bestseller 2,000 Years After Its First Publication
An ancient book about Roman emperors has become a modern bestseller, captivating readers with its timeless stories of power ...
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A Bvlgari-Backed Exhibit Arrives At The Art Institute Of Chicago
"Statue of Cupid and Psyche," from the second half of the 2nd century CE A collection of ancient Roman sculptures-premiering ...
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 ...
Archaeologists Unearth Oldest Jewish Ritual Bath Found in Europe
Rome and Ostia to this day are dotted with remnants of Jewish heritage: a menorah on the bas-relief of the first-century Arch ...
Ancient Greco-Roman sculptures were perfumed, new study reveals
Research shows that statues were impregnated with fragrances, challenging the perception of sculpture as a purely visual art ...
I toured the Getty Villa weeks after 17 employees fought flames from the Los Angeles fires. Here's how it became an anti-fire fortress.
The Getty Villa's construction, technology, and staff training helped it survive the Palisades fire. Here's what it takes to ...
Pies around the world — sweet and savory pastries to celebrate Pi Day
Under the broad definition of a pie as a filled, baked pastry shell, history has provided a wide range of pies. Egyptian ...
Fire could have destroyed the Getty’s irreplaceable art. Should the museum move?
In the wake of the Palisades fire, should Malibu's Getty Villa and the Getty Center in nearby Brentwood evacuate — for good?
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The wish list: objects at Tefaf Maastricht 2015 to suit every collector’s taste
A Titian Madonna, a swashbuckling Medieval codex and a set of wearable Egyptian amulets are among the treasures at this ...
In Rome, a Historic Villa That Starred in “The Equalizer 3” Is Listed at $5.5 Million
On the market for $5.5 million, the Art Nouveau residence in the city's Nomentano district dates to 1925 and has been ...
A 200-Year-Old Tiara With Ancient Stones Makes Its First Public Appearance at Glittering State Banquet
It's not too often that a rare tiara comes out of the woodwork, with royals like Princess Kate often relying on favorite ...