An ancient bronze griffin head is returned to Greece from New York in a major repatriation move
An ancient bronze griffin head, stolen nearly a century ago, has been returned to the Archaeological Museum of Olympia ...
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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.
Ancient Olympia hosts IOC candidates and voters two days ahead of presidential contest
Seven candidates in the IOC presidential election came to the most sacred Olympic site on Tuesday, two days before the ...
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The Iconic Statues Of Ancient Greece And Rome Were Originally Scented, Groundbreaking New Study Reveals
While the legendary statues of ancient Greece and Rome are now known the world over as stark white works of art housed in museums and galleries, those who viewed them 2,000 years ago would have had a ...
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Unveiling the Ancient Glory: A Journey to Olympia, Greece
The Archaeological Site The archaeological site of Olympia is a treasure trove of ancient wonders. Walking through the ruins, ...
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Olympian Milo of Croton Won Gold Without Competing as Opponents Feared Facing Him
Milo of Croton, the legendary ancient Greek wrestler, once won an Olympic gold medal without competing, as no opponent dared ...
What if the Seven Wonders had survived? Here’s how they would look in 2025
The ancient Greeks and Romans built astonishing monuments like the Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and while only the Great Pyramid of Giza remains intact, we’ve ...
Ancient Greco-Roman sculptures were perfumed, new study reveals
Research shows that statues were impregnated with fragrances, challenging the perception of sculpture as a purely visual art ...
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‘Faces of Olympia’ honors the people who have helped make the city what it is
Though plans to turn it into a museum have stalled, Olympia’s old City Hall and Firehouse is aglow with an art installation celebrating the city’s vibrant history. Olympia Arts + Heritage ...
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Bolt Graphics Announces Zeus: Groundbreaking GPU for High Performance Workloads
SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bolt Graphics announces Zeus, a completely new GPU design for high performance workloads including rendering, HPC, and gaming. Zeus addresses ...
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Greek Statues Were Not Only Painted and Dressed But Also Perfumed, Study Reveals
Greek historian Pausanias described how the statue of Zeus at Olympia was regularly anointed with olive oil to protect its ivory from the humid climate. While most fragrances have faded over time, ...
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Archaeologists unearth 1,700-year-old statue of Greek god's messenger
Archaeologists excavating at the ancient city of Aspendos, 25 miles east of Antalya on the Turkish coast, have unearthed an incredible marble statue of Hermes, the messenger of Zeus in ancient ...