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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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Restoring the Ruin
That's because early restorers, most notoriously a Greek engineer named Nikaloas ... The quarry remains a rich source of marble even today. Before carving a new piece of marble to fill a gap ...
Greek Reporter2d
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 ...
V Magazine3d
Bvlgari Unveils “Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture From the Torlonia Collection”
The display, hosted by Blvgari at the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases the largest private collection of Imperial Roman ...
Archaeology3d
Ancient Greek Statues Smelled of Perfume
Many museums around the world are filled with marble statues from ancient Greece and Rome. Some viewers recognize that these works of art were not originally displayed in their glistening white form, ...
Daily Mail13d
Tourist, 61, faces ten years in Greek jail after stealing ancient marble column in latest case of holidaymakers desecrating treasured historical sites
A 61-year-old tourist is facing a decade behind bars in Greece after stealing an ancient marble column ... hidden in his vehicle on Saturday night. Greek authorities say the man is accused ...