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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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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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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. The 7th century B.C. artifact was part of a ceremonial cauldron ...
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The Iconic Statues Of Ancient Greece And Rome Were Originally Scented, Groundbreaking New Study Reveals
In ancient Greece and Rome, statues were doused with pleasant scents ... According to ancient texts, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia was regularly anointed with olive oil to protect its ivory. What’s ...
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The Stele of the Twin Babies: A Rare Glimpse into Ancient Greek Funerary Art
The only surviving funerary relief of the ancient Greek world depicting twin babies in the same arms was unveiled in Athens.
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 two days before the contest Thursday ...
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IOC Elects New President Near Ancient Olympia in Greece
The 144th Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) held at Ancient Olympia is expected to elect a new President on Thursday ...
Archaeologists Discovered a 1,700-Year-Old Statue of Hercules—Without His Head
Archaeologists excavating a private property in Florence, Italy, discovered a 20-inch statue of Hercules missing its head, ...