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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.
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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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Greek Art in Afghanistan
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Siren show stars ancient Greek artwork
An ancient Greek vase on loan from the British Museum is the highlight of a new exhibition in Hull. Sirens, Women and the Sea is being shown at the Ferens Art Gallery until 5 March. The exhibition ...
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South Shields museum to display Monet masterpiece as part of world-class art tour
It was announced this Monday that the French master's 1872 work The Petit Bras of the Seine at Argenteuil is to go on display at South Shields Museum & Art Gallery in early 2026. The South ...
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The Greek scientist who shields the world from earthquakes
Domniki Asimaki is a distinguished Greek scientist, a leader in the field of earthquake ... and she has participated in international committees that define state-of-the-art engineering practices for ...
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Ethiopia Calls for British Auction House to Cancel the Sale of a Looted Shield
In a letter to the auction house, Abebaw Ayalew, the director general of the Ethiopian Heritage Authority, argued that the shield was “wrongfully acquired,” according to the The Art Newspaper ...