Ancient Greco-Roman sculptures were perfumed, new study reveals
Research shows that statues were impregnated with fragrances, challenging the perception of sculpture as a purely visual art ...
The hidden meaning behind Rome's famous arch monuments
Public ceremonies, lavish processions, and temporary wooden arches were commonplace after victory in Ancient Rome. But during ...
The Independent20d
Spectacular statues reveal art tradition of ancient Rome’s lost sculpture capital
What It Was Like To Go To The Bathroom In Ancient Rome The lost city of Perga, which traces its origins to the Hittite period around 1650-1200BC, was once a key centre for sculpture-making in the ...
Greek Reporter6d
Greek Statues Were Not Only Painted and Dressed But Also Perfumed, Study Reveals
Researchers uncover that ancient Greek statues were not just painted and dressed but also perfumed, adding a new dimension to ...
The Art Newspaper11d
Esteemed private collection of Roman marbles is starting its North American tour
Nearly 60 works from the Torlonia Collection, including striking depictions of animals and people, will feature in ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN6d
Ancient Tomb Decorated With Stunning Reliefs and a Mysterious Inscription Discovered Beneath a Courtyard in Turkey
Found in the province of Şanlıurfa, the rock tomb features depictions of a reclining man and two winged women alongside an illegible inscription ...
Popular Mechanics20d
Archaeologists Unearthed Five Lost Statues From Remains of the Roman Empire’s Sculpture Capital
Excavations across the ancient city of Perga revealed ... Perga’s was once a key sculpture-producing location for the entire Roman Empire. The city of Perga was renowned throughout the Roman ...