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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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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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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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 ...
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Steves: Sightseeing skills for the ancient world
Climbing the Acropolis, communing with the druids at Stonehenge, or marveling at the sprawling remains of Pompeii — exploring ...
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Travel experts name best places in Italy, Greece and Spain not ruined by too many tourists
Within just a few days, you could marvel at the Roman Colosseumin Italy ... In Greece, steer away from overcrowded Mykonos or Santorini, where you'll be stuck in human traffic as people wait ...
Sightseeing skills for experiencing Europe's ancient world
Climbing the Acropolis, communing with the druids at Stonehenge, or marvelling at the sprawling remains of Pompeii — ...
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6 Stunning Similarities Between Ancient Rome and the United States
Some of the similarities between ancient Rome at its height and the United States are obvious — from the sheer size of both ...