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Gold and Silver Mines Forged the Glory of Ancient Greece
The gold and silver mines of ancient Greece produced the metals needed to forge empires and lay the foundations of Western ...
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were More Than Eye Candy—They Were Also Perfumed
Thousands of years ago, Greco-Roman statues offered viewers a multi-dimensional experience that also called to our olfactory ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN10d
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 ...
ZME Science on MSN12d
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.
Greek Reporter11d
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 ...
WMUK5d
Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says
Previous research has shown that these statues were painted and sometimes decorated with jewelry and textiles ... spread on ...
2,400-year-old tomb with gold treasures unearthed in Greece. See what looters missed
Walking into the ruins of an ancient tomb in southern Greece, archaeologists inadvertently joined a centuries-long tradition. The 2,400-year-old tomb had seen all manner of visitors from mourners to ...