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Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture From the Torlonia Collection
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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 ...
A series of ancient traditions rule the pope’s funeral and conclave
Each elector swears an oath to protect the church’s freedom and the secrecy of the conclave. As the last oath is complete, ...
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Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture From the Torlonia Collection
"The notion of a Roman sculpture show might seem at first blush to be a bit stodgy," said Kyle MacMillan in the Chicago Sun-Times. But the 58 ancient works that constitute "Myth and Marble" are ...
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How Did the Ancient Greek Gods “Die”?
One of the fundamental beliefs of the Ancient Greeks was that their beloved gods were immortal, but were they? How did they die?
Fendi's 100 years of fashioning a Roman mythology
The Italian luxury house led by Silvia Venturini Fendi is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. With a history shaped ...
Life-size sculptures uncovered in Pompeii show that ancient women didn't just have to be wives to make a difference
Visitors to the site of Pompeii, the ancient Roman town buried (and so preserved for thousands of years) by the eruption of ...
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The End of Humanity According to Ancient Greek Mythology
According to ancient Greek mythology, there are five ages known as The Ages of Man, during which time humanity reaches its peak and then ends ...