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 ...
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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 ...
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Archaeologists Uncover Walls and North Gate of Ancient Greek City Selinunte in Italy
Archaeologists have uncovered city walls and a gate at the ancient Greek city of Selinunte in Italy, offering new insights ...
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A Gladiator’s Marble-Etched Epitaph Is Found in an Ancient Roman Necropolis
The graveyard of Liternum, near Naples, was in use between the first century B.C.E. and the third century C.E.
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Discovering Paestum: Echoes of Greek Grandeur in Italy
Explore the ancient ruins of Paestum, Italy, a once-glorious Greek city with well-preserved ... Chip In The World Is Built By One Company 'People will die': Californians in GOP districts put ...
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Ancient Mausoleum With Gladiator’s Epitaph Unearthed in Italy
Excavations at a necropolis outside of Liternum, near modern-day Naples, have found two ornate funerary enclosures.
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Statues in ancient Greece, Rome were colorful — and perfumed
The myth that the statues of ancient Greece and Rome were white was created over ... and not left with the white marble exposed. Yet many people today are surprised to learn that classical statues ...