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, ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...
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The Most Famous Statues of Aphrodite, Goddess of Beauty
Across history, the goddess Aphrodite has remained a prominent figure of beauty and love, and many statues have been built in ...
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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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The Most Famous Snakes, From the Bible to Harry Potter
As one of his 12 labors, Heracles killed the Hydra, which was then placed in the sky as a starry constellation. Because snakes shed their skin, they are also a symbol of renewal, rebirth, and ...