Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were More Than Eye Candy—They Were Also Perfumed
Thousands of years ago, Greco-Roman statues offered viewers a multi-dimensional experience that also called to our olfactory senses.
Greek Reporter20h
Ancient Greece’s Ionian League: The First Confederation in History
The Ionian League, was a confederation of twelve Ionian Greek city-states located along the coast of Asia Minor.
The Street Journal3h
Statues in ancient Greece, Rome were colorful — and perfumed
New discoveries related to works of art in ancient Greece and Rome continue to be unearthed. A Danish study published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology in March found that statues in antiquity were ...
ZME Science on MSN19h
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.
Greek Reporter22h
The Most Famous Statues of Aphrodite, Goddess of Beauty
Across history, the goddess Aphrodite has remained a prominent figure of beauty and love, and many statues have been built in ...
Greek City Times23h
Major Upgrade Planned for Greece’s National Archaeological Museum and Epigraphic Museum
Greece’s National Archaeological Museum and Epigraphic Museum are set for a transformative upgrade, with the Museums Council ...
Greek City Times9h
Antikythera Wreck and Minoan Art Take Center Stage
Antikythera Shipwreck treasures reunite at Greece’s National Archaeological Museum with Minoan exhibits in a major expansion.
IPPMEDIA23h
Xi Jinping -- a champion of mutual learning among civilizations
Tolerance, coexistence, exchanges and mutual learning among different civilizations play an irreplaceable role in advancing ...
Chip Chick on MSN23h
Ancient Sculptures From Greece And Rome Used To Be Scented
For centuries, scientists have known that the white marble statues from ancient Greece and Rome were once painted with rich […] ...
The Times-Tribune8h
Best bets for this weekend’s entertainment
Dogman: the Musical’ “Dogman: the Musical,” based on the bestselling children’s book series, comes to the F.M. Kirby Center ...
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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 ...
Miami Herald23h
The Children’s Trust: Why the arts matter for kids and how to promote them
The arts have played a part in the development of children ever since their rise to prominence in Ancient Greece, when young people were encouraged to participate in music, poetry, and drama. While ...