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Greek Statues Were Not Only Painted and Dressed But Also Perfumed, Study Reveals
Researchers uncover that ancient Greek statues were not just painted and dressed but also perfumed, adding a new dimension to ...
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Secrets of Ancient Olympia
The next time you watch the extravaganza that is the modern Olympic Games, consider this: It all started with a simple ...
Ancient Greco-Roman sculptures were perfumed, new study reveals
Research shows that statues were impregnated with fragrances, challenging the perception of sculpture as a purely visual art ...
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The Positions of Victor Statues at Olympia
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Little-known European hidden gem is the birthplace of the Olympics and 16C in April
Britons looking for a European destination with lots of sightseeing and the perfect springtime temperatures to soak in some ...
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How did a dead athlete win an Olympic event? (And other facts from the Ancient Olympics)
Her victor statue at Olympia proudly proclaimed "... of all Grecian women, I first bore the crown". Constructed by the Greek sculptor Phidias, a 13m high gold and ivory statue of the Greek god ...
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A Study Reveals That Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Painted and Adorned with Textiles and Jewelry but Also Perfumed
A recent study published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology has revealed a little-explored aspect of ancient art: the use ...