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 ...
Art Institute showcases ancient Roman sculptures in unprecedented 'Myth and Marble' exhibit
Stunningly and unexpected, virtually all of the selections on view in this exhibition are complete. Co-organized by the Art Institute and Rome-based Torlonia Foundation, it is the first time works ...
Greek Reporter7h
Honoring Women: Renowned Greek Sculptor Unveils Work at UN
Greek-born sculptor George Petrides presented Greece's UN representative with a sculpture of an ancient Greek female figure ...
Daily Sabah3d
Denmark returns smuggled head of Septimius Severus statue to Türkiye
The head of a statue of Roman Emperor Septimius Severus and 48 terracotta architectural plaques smuggled from Türkiye have ...
Greek Reporter2d
Four Ancient Civilizations That are Nearly Unknown
The ancient world was replete with a myriad of fascinating civilizations, many of which are no longer remembered.
The Art Newspaper20d
Esteemed private collection of Roman marbles is starting its North American tour
Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection, Art Institute of Chicago, 15 March-29 June; Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, 14 September-25 January 2026; Montreal Museum of ...
The Art Newspaper22d
Metropolitan Museum repatriates ancient bronze griffin head that was stolen from Greek institution
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is returning a bronze griffin’s head from the seventh century ... at the entrance to the Met’s Greek and Roman galleries since 1999, was previously in the ...
Rome Is A Travel Hotspot For 2025 – Here's How To Experience The City In Style
From the most stylish hotels to stay in to the celebrity-loved restaurants to book, this is ELLE's luxury guide to visiting ...
The New York Times24d
Met Museum Returning Ancient Bronze Thought Stolen from Greek Museum
The head of a griffin from 7th century B.C. is ... Archaeologists uncovered what may be the oldest existing example in the ancient Roman world of a mikvah. They have tentatively dated the ...
Catholic News Agency21h
A Vatican video game? New Minecraft edition has students restore St. Peter’s Basilica
Minecraft, the popular video game known for its blocky, pixelated graphics, has launched a new educational edition that ...