Power, politics, and the Olympic prize: IOC race heats up on Greece's sunlit shores
The slow-burn race for the most powerful job in world sport roared into life on Wednesday, set against the dazzling backdrop ...
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Statues in ancient Greece, Rome were colorful — and perfumed
New discoveries related to works of art in ancient Greece and Rome continue to be unearthed. A Danish study published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology in March found that statues in antiquity were ...
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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
Coe and Coventry are two-time Olympic champions — in track and swimming, respectively — and Samaranch is the longest-serving ...
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Next election winner
COSTA NAVARINO, Greece — The IOC is the undisputed champion of running the most tightly managed sports election, one compared by veteran Olympic watchers to a conclave to pick a pope. SAO PAULO — ...
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Ancient Sculptures From Greece And Rome Used To Be Scented
For centuries, scientists have known that the white marble statues from ancient Greece and Rome were once painted with rich […] ...
'Chariots of Fire' runner connects with IOC candidate Coe through England's Olympic history
FILE - Candidate to the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Sebastian Coe speaks during a press ...
Art Seizures at the Met Caused Concern. His Job Is to Address It.
After surrendering scores of art works thought looted, the museum is looking to its new head of provenance research to police ...
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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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The Strongest Greek That Ever Lived
Nearly 2,500 years ago, a Greek wrestler, Milo of Croton, was regarded as the strongest person who ever lived in the known world.
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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The Smell of Sweat: Greek Athletics, Olympics, and Culture
As STEPHEN G MILLER (professor at Berkeley) points out in his Ancient Greek Athletics ... 150 miles away in northern Greece), were abolished with the advent of Christianity in AD 393. In his ...