In Ancient Greece and Rome, who were the harpies, and why did they stink so much?
Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...
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What Happened to the Remains and Tombs of Roman Emperors?
When it comes to Roman Emperors and their fate, a big mystery appears that has baffled historians and archaeologists alike ...
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Statues in ancient Greece, Rome were colorful — and perfumed
Contemporary writings on art, including a book by Roman author Pliny the Elder, mention the fact that sculptures in ancient Greece were painted and not left with the white marble exposed.
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 ...
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Dolphins, the Demigods of Ancient Greece with the Mythical Attraction
Dolphins in ancient Greece were revered as messengers of the gods and held a divine dimension that has survived through the ...
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Palace of the Grand Masters
The crowning attraction of Rhodes Town, the Palace of the Grand Master is usually ... most are Hellenistic or Ancient Roman and taken from the island of Kos. One IgoUgo.com visitor writes ...