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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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Ancient Sculptures Didn’t Just Look Good—They Also Smelled Heavenly, Study Finds
Not only were ancient sculptures multi-colored, they were also scented with perfumes, oils, and flower arrangements.
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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.
This Hawaii Lodge Overlooks an Active Volcano
Volcano House overlooks the Kīlauea Crater, increasing guests' chances of witnessing an eruption. New perk: Easily find new ...
Another view of Europe’s golden age
The Renaissance, as a wall label in Reimagining the Renaissance reminds us, began in Italy six centuries ago but its ...
‘The Sense of Beauty’ brings exciting mix of European, Puerto Rican art to Meadows Museum
Six Centuries of Painting from Museo de Arte de Ponce” runs through June 22 at the Meadows Museum in Dallas.(Guy Rogers III) ...
How Ancient Egyptians used the blue lotus in the ‘Journey of the Soul’
The significance of the blue lotus was confirmed in 1922 when Howard Carter found blue lotus petals covering the body of ...
36 Hours in Hilo, Hawaii
Low key and affordable, Hilo has recently raised its coolness factor with a swanky new speakeasy and local chefs gaining ...
What The First 25 Years of The Century Smelled Like
Vogue explores the most viral scents of the 2000s and how the fragrance industry has evolved over the last 25 years.
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Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
Cecilie Brøns, who authored the study and works as an archaeologist and curator at the Glyptotek art museum in Copenhagen ... scents like rose, olive oil and beeswax. These fragrances were ...
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‘It’s their chance to shine’
Opening night of the 16th annual citywide Youth Art Show drew large crowds of people who came out to take in the creative talent of hundreds of talented young artists. Students in ...