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 ...
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Archaeologists Unearth Astounding Marble Statue of Greek Olympian Diety, Hermes, Under an Unlikely Place in Turkey
"The Silent Witness of Time Have Come to Light,” as Excavations in Turkey Reveal Plethora of Greek Gods and Goddesses ...
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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, ...
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Spectacular statues reveal art tradition of ancient Rome’s lost sculpture capital
Archaeologists continue to unveil well-preserved Greek mosaics and marble statues in the region. During the Roman era, it was well-known for its architectural landmarks, including a series of ...
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.