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Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says
Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the ...
Greek Reporter5d
Top 20 Must-See Archaeological Sites on Cyclades in Greece
The Cyclades are a treasure trove of archaeological sites, offering a glimpse into the rich history of the Aegean.
ZME Science7d
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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The Iconic Statues Of Ancient Greece And Rome Were Originally Scented, Groundbreaking New Study Reveals
While the legendary statues of ancient Greece and Rome are now known the world over as stark white works of art housed in museums and galleries, those who viewed them 2,000 years ago would have had a ...
Smell like a god: Ancient sculptures were scented, Danish study shows
Science has already proven that sculptures from ancient Greece and Rome were often painted in warm colors, and now a Danish study has revealed that some were also perfumed.
Los Angeles Times18d
L.A. has every reason to give LeBron James a statue in Star Plaza
Maybe if James beats the hated Celtics in the NBA Finals, longtime Lakers fans will be OK with him having a statue at Star Plaza. Maybe. It’s a touchy subject given that real estate is normally ...
Greek City Times19d
The Sensory Experience of Ancient Greek and Roman Statues
Diadoumenos, statue of Delos. Photo: G Da / Wikimedia Commons Historically, the study of Greco-Roman art has focused predominantly on its visual elements. However, Brøns’ research delves deeper, ...
Los Angeles Times20d
Why this Puritan sculpture may revolutionize your thinking about the rise of Christian nationalism
For clues about how this push may play out, look to “The Puritan” — the famous bronze statue by sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens — and the ninth great-grandfather of The Times’ art critic.
Greek Reporter21d
Greek Statues Were Not Only Painted and Dressed But Also Perfumed, Study Reveals
Roman orator Cicero described how the statue of Artemis in Segesta was anointed with perfumes ... Records from the sanctuary of Delos list the materials used in these offerings, including olive oil, ...
Dallas Morning News27d
Kyrie Irving opens up on visit to Kobe, Gianna Bryant statue: ‘It meant everything for me’
The Dallas Mavericks star paid a visit to see the newest statue commemorating the legacy of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant hours before his team suffered a 107-99 loss to the Los ...