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The Ancient Roman Emperors Who Loved Greece
Several ancient Roman emperors loved Greece. As the Roman Empire consolidated, Greek culture, literature, politics, and art ...
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1,800-Year-Old Marble Head Of Apollo Unearthed In Greece
Founded by Alexander the Great's father King Philip II in 356 B.C.E., the historic city of Philippi has become one of the ...
In Ancient Greece and Rome, who were the harpies, and why did they stink so much?
Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...
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The Mysterious Ancient Greek Sage Who Slept for 57 Years
The life of ancient Greek sage, philosopher and prophet Epimenides of Crete straddles history and myth, but some of his works ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says
Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the ...
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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 ...
ZME Science14d
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. But these sculptures, now frozen in monochrome, looked dramatically ...
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Ancient Olympia hosts IOC candidates and voters two days ahead of presidential contest
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach, left, and Greece’s President Constantine Tassoulas arrive at the opening ceremony of the 144th IOC session, which will elect the new IOC ...
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Statues in ancient Greece, Rome were colorful — and perfumed
But, in reality, ancient works of art were colorful ... Liebieghaus Skulpturensammlung/Norbert Miguletz Blonde hair, typically featured on Greek Gods, warriors and athletes, symbolized power.
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Ancient Europeans Retained Dark Skin, Hair and Eyes Until the Iron Age, Claims New Study
Study reveals ancient Europeans had dark skin until the Iron Age Lighter traits emerged 14,000 years ago but remained uncommon Genetic research analyses 348 ancient DNA samples across Europe ...
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Timeless Hair Secrets: 7 Ancient Remedies For Hair Growth
For centuries, people have relied on natural ingredients to achieve strong and luscious locks. Ancient remedies, rooted in Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, and traditional herbal practices, offer effective ...
Interesting Engineering21d
7 Ancient Inventions That Were Way Ahead of Their Time
This ancient invention was discovered on the small, geographically unique Greek island called Antikythera, located between the more popularly known islands of Kythera and Crete. The device was ...