Not only were ancient sculptures multi-colored, they were also scented with perfumes, oils, and flower arrangements.

In ancient Greece and Rome, statues not only looked beautiful—they smelled good, too. That’s the conclusion of a new study published this month in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology. Cecilie Brøns, who ...

The Cyclades are a treasure trove of archaeological sites, offering a glimpse into the rich history of the Aegean.

Across history, the goddess Aphrodite has remained a prominent figure of beauty and love, and many statues have been built in ...

The Renaissance, as a wall label in Reimagining the Renaissance reminds us, began in Italy six centuries ago but its ...

While the “frivolous East” may have been happy to venerate men as though they were gods, the serious men of the Roman ...

She was not native to early Greek religion but seems to have ... Head of Aphrodite or a Priestess of the Goddess, Cypriot, 525–475 B.C. Limestone, 20 1/16 in. high. Museum Purchase, Worcester Art ...

Aliasger K. Salem receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. He serves on the Executive Board of the American Association for Pharmaceutical Scientists. Selenium is a nutrient that ...

She exuded Greek goddess energy in a flowy ivory gown by Dior with an asymmetrical neckline, with one sleeve luxuriously draped across one shoulder. For a sophisticated touch, she added an array ...