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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 ...
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Bred for Battle—Understanding Ancient Sparta’s Military Machine
When facing a foreign foe, the Spartan king would first offer a sacrifice ... commemorated here in a statue in the modern city of Sparta in Greece. Despite their frightening reputation, the ...
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Archaeologists Found a Majestic Ancient Statue of Hermes Buried Under a Fountain
Recently, the “Heritage for the Future” project uncovered a king ... from the Greek word for foam: “aphros.” Both heads reflect similar stylistic qualities to the Hermes statue, and ...