The ancient Greeks and Romans often doused their statues in perfume, a recent study found. Published in the Oxford Journal of ...

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 ...

Tradition recounts that Longinus, a Roman centurion, pierced the side of Jesus with this very spear during the crucifixion.

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If you are looking for outdoor adventures, culinary delights or cultural insights, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to fun things to do in Centurion. From the famous Irene Village Mall to ...

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In a groundbreaking study led by archaeologist Cecilie Brøns and published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology, a fascinating aspect of ancient art has come to light: the use of perfumes and aromatic ...

Originally built in AD70 and then expended in AD90 – 120, London’s Roman basilica was a building unlike any other in Britain. Occupying nearly 2 hectares of land and standing at a height of up to 3 ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - The Old Town Community Association says two statues that were installed nearly 20 years ago are set to be removed after they were found culturally offensive. The statues ...

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 ...