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Smithsonian Magazine on MSNAncient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, TooBut, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...
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Smithsonian Magazine on MSNThe First Roman Aqueduct Ever Found in Slovakia Sports an Ancient Manufacturer’s Stamp and a Paw PrintDuring a recent excavation on the grounds of a mansion in Slovakia, researchers discovered something remarkable: a Roman ...
Thousands of years ago, Greco-Roman statues offered viewers a multi-dimensional experience that also called to our olfactory ...
It is a huge archaeological discovery. But who in Ancient Egypt was it built for? Egyptologists have been left puzzled.
From ancient Roman structures under homes to Viking jewelry in a wetland, here are some of the latest archaeological ...
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ZME Science on MSNThe Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also PerfumedFor centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.
Unused paints are generally rare finds for archaeologists — but not at Pompeii. Take a look at “almost the entire palette of an ancient painter.” ...
Not only were ancient sculptures multi-colored, they were also scented with perfumes, oils, and flower arrangements.
Notable results include the identification of the first known use of a new gray color in Pompeian art. The presence of barite ...
Digging into the lawn of a historic mansion in the capital city of Slovakia, archaeologists and their team of university ...
After Rome conquered Ancient Greece, it turned Sparta into a theme park, with performances for tourists showcasing its ...
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The Times of Israel on MSNEchoing Gospel account, traces of ancient garden found under Church of Holy SepulchreA landmark excavation has offered unprecedented historical insights. Set to conclude in the coming months, ToI gets a sneak ...
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