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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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Nude athletes and fights to the death: What really happened at the ancient Olympics
The games were held every four years at Olympia, a site in Western Greece that had a famous temple to the god Zeus. The games started in mid-August and were part of a religious festival dedicated ...
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These Ancient Greek Games Shaped Our Modern World
Not many events in history show what the culture of ancient Greece was like as well as the Panhellenic Games do.
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Archaeological Site of Olympia
In the 10th century B.C., Olympia became a centre for the worship of Zeus. The Altis – the sanctuary to the gods – has one of the highest concentrations of masterpieces from the ancient Greek world.
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How did the Olympic Games begin?
This meant that any wars should be called off so that people could travel safely to Olympia. The entire games were dedicated to Zeus. Visitors flocked to see the Temple of Zeus. Inside stood a ...
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New York's Met Museum returns stolen Greek artefact
Most have been found at the sanctuary of Zeus at Olympia or at that of Hera on Samos, it said, adding that the head formerly in its collection was "one of the finest" ever found. The artefact was ...