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Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, TooBut, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...
Ambrosia and nectar were the food and drink of the gods symbolizing the divine nature and immortality of the Olympians.
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The Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also PerfumedFor centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.
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Archaeologists Discover Mosaics of Two Fighting Cupids and a Mysterious Inscription at an Ancient Greek City HallNew research is shedding light on the bouleuterion building that once stood in the ancient city of Teos, located in ...
Ancient Athens celebrated the Spring Equinox as one of the most important feasts, a celebration of resurrection following death.
Few plants are more celebrated in Egyptian mythology than the blue lotus, a stunning water lily that stars in some of ...
Troops in ageing Green Goddess military vehicles were answering ... in a bitter dispute over pay and set up picket lines outside fire stations across the country. The first national walkout ...
Kočani, North Macedonia – The devastating fire at a makeshift disco in Kočani has claimed yet another life, bringing the death toll to at least 60. Ile Gotchevski, an ambulance driver who tirelessly ...
A true paradise for taste and tradition. In the spirit of International Women’s Day, the stories of ten of our favourite ancient Greek goddesses serve as a reminder of the enduring strength and ...
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