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Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were More Than Eye Candy—They Were Also Perfumed
Thousands of years ago, Greco-Roman statues offered viewers a multi-dimensional experience that also called to our olfactory ...
Art Institute showcases ancient Roman sculptures in unprecedented 'Myth and Marble' exhibit
Stunningly and unexpected, virtually all of the selections on view in this exhibition are complete. Co-organized by the Art Institute and Rome-based Torlonia Foundation, it is the first time works ...
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A Stunning Collection of Rarely Seen Ancient Roman Sculptures Is Coming to North America for the First Time
The marbles in the Torlonia Collection have been inaccessible to the public for decades. Now, some of them will be exhibited ...
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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 ...
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Ancient Sculptures Didn’t Just Look Good—They Also Smelled Heavenly, Study Finds
Not only were ancient sculptures multi-colored, they were also scented with perfumes, oils, and flower arrangements.
What did ancient Roman artists use to paint Pompeii? New study offers a glimpse
Unused paints are generally rare finds for archaeologists — but not at Pompeii. Take a look at “almost the entire palette of an ancient painter.” ...
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Ancient Greek Martial Art ‘Pankration’ and Its Influence on MMA
The history and techniques of Pankration, an ancient Greek martial art, have had a significant impact on modern mixed martial ...
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Ancient Book Becomes a Bestseller 2,000 Years After Its First Publication
An ancient book about Roman emperors has become a modern bestseller, captivating readers with its timeless stories of power ...
A Chicago sports mainstay's cancer battle
The beginning: Last year over Christmas vacation in Colorado, a pain in the back of Grant DePorter’s neck led to a trip to ...
ZME Science on MSN4d
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.
I toured the Getty Villa weeks after 17 employees fought flames from the Los Angeles fires. Here's how it became an anti-fire fortress.
The Getty Villa's construction, technology, and staff training helped it survive the Palisades fire. Here's what it takes to ...