From the hushed prayers in a hospital chapel to the flickering candles outside Gemelli Hospital, Pope Francis' ...
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TheCollector on MSNSejanus: The Praetorian Prefect With Imperial AmbitionsTiberius Caesar had the unenviable task of succeeding his stepfather Augustus. He would always be a pale shadow of the ...
Seeking a peaceful retreat this Holy Week? Here are the 10 destinations in the Philippines for spiritual reflection and ...
Thousands of years ago, Greco-Roman statues offered viewers a multi-dimensional experience that also called to our olfactory ...
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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 ...
Archaeologists excavating a private property in Florence, Italy, discovered a 20-inch statue of Hercules missing its head, ...
Tradition recounts that Longinus, a Roman centurion, pierced the side of Jesus with this very spear during the crucifixion.
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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.
The display, hosted by Blvgari at the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases the largest private collection of Imperial Roman ...
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