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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 ...
Here’s a bad idea: mandated styles for federal buildings
A draft of an executive order called "Making Federal Buildings Beautiful Again" would establish a classical style, inspired ...
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 ...
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Ancient Greek vs. Roman Religion: What’s the Difference?
One final difference between ancient Greek and Roman religions is where official religion was practiced. The differences in temple architecture are important because architecture is a reflection ...
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Unearthing the secrets of an ancient Greek city
the Morris Russell and Josephine Chidsey Williams Assistant Professor in Roman Architecture in Penn's School of Arts & Sciences, a unique opportunity for discovery. Specifically, Zarmakoupi has ...