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 Reporter12d
When Rome Turned Ancient Greece’s Sparta into a Theme Park
After Rome conquered Ancient Greece, it turned Sparta into a theme park, with performances for tourists showcasing its ...
Popular Mechanics23d
Archaeologists Found a Majestic Ancient Statue of Hermes Buried Under a Fountain
Researchers believe they belong to statues of Artemis—goddess of hunting, wildlife, and nature (also known as Diana in Roman mythology)—and Nemesis—symbol of justice, balance, and vengeance.
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Religion in The Roman World
The citizens of the Roman empire and ... one of the many goddesses seduced by Zeus. Like Apollo, Artemis was a goddess of the hunt. She is usually depicted as a kind of tomboy in short tunic ...
The Jerusalem Post Blogs26d
Roman-era Hermes statue with ram companion found in ancient Aspendos fountain
A marble statue of Hermes from the Roman Imperial Period was found ... Body fragments thought to belong to Artemis, the goddess of hunting, wild nature, and animals, and Nemesis, the symbol ...