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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.
Ancient statues were colorful — and perfumed
The myth that the statues of ancient Greece and Rome were white was created over time and upheld in part to serve racist ...
Archaeologists Found a Majestic Ancient Statue of Hermes Buried Under a Fountain
Torso pieces were also found in the same region. Researchers believe they belong to statues of Artemis—goddess of hunting, ...
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Ancient Greek Statues Smelled of Perfume
Many museums around the world are filled with marble statues from ancient Greece and Rome. Some viewers recognize that these works of art were not originally displayed in their glistening white form, ...
Greek Reporter4d
Amphipolis Finds: Child’s Tooth, Figurines Reveal Cultic Practices
An ancient human tooth belonging to a child and stunning figurines were recently uncovered at the Acropolis of Amphipolis.
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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 ...