Ancient Greeks and Romans perfumed their statues, study says
The ancient Greeks and Romans often doused their statues in perfume, a recent study found. Published in the Oxford Journal of ...
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The Greek Origins of the Fish Symbol, the Secret Code of Early Christians
The humble fish, or ichthys (ἰχθύς) in Greek, was a symbol that played a crucial role in the early years of Christian history ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says
Researchers have known for many years that there was more to ancient ... Greek and Roman art history and was not involved in ...
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What Was Daily Life Like in Ancient Greece?
The daily life in Ancient Greece revolved around work, family, education, and religion, shaping a civilization that still ...
Men's Health21d
The Ancient Greek Guide to Future-Proofing Your Posture
This story is part of Fit and Fun at Any Age—a seven part guide to live a longer and better life. FOR CHARLES STOCKING, long hours at the desk are part of the job. As a scholar of ancient Greek ...
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Unearthing the secrets of an ancient Greek city
The ancient city of Teos sits on the western coast of Türkiye, directly across the Aegean Sea from Athens. Today, it is rubble and ruins, but 2,000 years ago, it was a thriving center of ...
Greek City Times26d
Unearthing the Secrets of an Ancient Greek City
Mantha Zarmakoupi, a classical archaeologist and architectural historian, has spent the past four summers excavating the remains of an ancient city council building in Teos. Teos was an ancient Greek ...
La Brújula Verde27d
A Study Reveals That Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Painted and Adorned with Textiles and Jewelry but Also Perfumed
A recent study published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology has revealed a little-explored aspect of ancient art: the use of perfumes and aromatic substances in Greco-Roman sculptures. This research ...
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Rising interest in ancient coins, ingots and jewelry is attracting collectors to UK auctions
ESSEX, UK – TimeLine Auctions is the modern-day incarnation of a venerable antiques dealership that originated in 1858. Of the many categories featured in their high-profile sales over many decades, ...
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Animal skins, bells, ritual chaos: Ancient burnout remedy is still at the heart of Greece’s carnival
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Revellers dressed in animal skins and heavy bronze bells, prepare to take part in carnival celebrations in ...
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A collection of jewellery from 26th Dynasty unearthed at Karnak Temples
The Egyptian-French archaeological mission of the Egyptian-French Centre for the Study of Karnak Temples (CFEETK) has uncovered a collection of jewellery from the early 26th Dynasty during ...
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Mysterious extraterrestrial metal found in objects used in ancient burials
ARTEFACTS made from extraterrestrial metal have been discovered by archaeologists in two ancient cemeteries in Poland. Four items of jewellery, three bracelets and a pin, containing a form of iron ...