Ancient Greeks and Romans perfumed their statues, study says
The ancient Greeks and Romans often doused their statues in perfume, a recent study found. Published in the Oxford Journal of ...
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Slovakia Unearths Its First Ancient Roman Aqueduct
Restoration work on the Rusovce Mansion in the capital of Slovakia has unearthed remnants of the first known Roman aqueduct ...
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Contested Roman Villa With Caravaggio’s Only Ceiling Mural Could Become a Museum
You can see the Caravaggio ceiling at the evicted American princess's mansion as an extension of the artist's blockbuster ...
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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 ...
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Apollo Art Auctions Presents: Fine Ancient Art, Antiquities & Jewellery
A stunning Ancient Egyptian gold pendant, depicting Bes, the god of protection, fertility, and household blessings. Bes was a beloved figure in Egyptian, Persian, and Achaemenid cultures and often ...
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Echoing a Roman Emperor, Croatia Tries to Cap Soaring Prices
Diocletian, who once ruled territory that now includes Croatia, tried and failed to rein in inflation by dictating prices. Today’s government hopes its own such plan will succeed. By Joe Orovic ...
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The Ancient Roman Book Nazis Claimed Proved Their Race Was from Atlantis
Before World War II, the Nazis sought an ancient Roman manuscript to prove the existence of a superior race linked to Atlantis. Credit: GreekReporter Archives In the years before World War II, the ...
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The Best Ski Helmets, According to Avid Skiers
Ski helmets weren’t a thing when I graduated from ski school 30 years ago. But these days? My helmet is the first thing I pack whether I’m skiing at my home ski resort in Montana or traveling ...