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Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...
The story behind the Abraham Lincoln statue at the West Virginia State Capitol
Those walking by the south-facing entrance of the West Virginia State Capitol may notice a bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln in a mournful stance that is always lit up at night. What those may not ...
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A 700-Year-Old Statue Of Vishnu Just Mysteriously Washed Ashore On An Indian Beach
A woman out for an evening stroll along the beach at Pedda Rushikonda on India's eastern coast recently stumbled upon a ...
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Contrary to popular belief, ancient Greek statues weren’t originally white
Did you know that ancient sculptures were once richly coloured? Researchers have known about this for centuries, but the general public remains largely unaware.