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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.
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14,000 Ancient Roman Artifacts Were Donated To The London Museum, Along With Around $26 Million Dollars To Help Transform The Exhibition Space
In the past, there were few protocols for the proper excavation and preservation of artifacts in London, a city rich […] ...
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Ancient Temples That Are Still in Use Today
Some of the oldest ancient temples continue to fulfil their original purpose after thousands of years, continuing their ...
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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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Statues in ancient Greece, Rome were colorful — and perfumed
After examining ancient texts, researchers found references to the use of perfumes and scented oils on the statues of gods and goddesses to make them appear more lifelike. Roman writer ...
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Romans & the coming of Christianity
The Romans invasion of Britain in 43 AD brought ... Folk memories of these ancient British gods persist to the present day in the form of myths and legends, with the finest example in Wales ...
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Jewish ritual bath discovered near Rome is the 'oldest discovery of its kind in the world'
Archaeologists working at Ostia Antica, an ancient Roman port city, have discovered the oldest Jewish ritual bath outside of ...
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The hidden meaning behind Rome's famous arch monuments
Public ceremonies, lavish processions, and temporary wooden arches were commonplace after victory in Ancient Rome. But during the height of its power, the emperor decided to change that and leave ...