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Contested Roman Villa With Caravaggio’s Only Ceiling Mural Could Become a Museum
You can see the Caravaggio ceiling at the evicted American princess's mansion as an extension of the artist's blockbuster ...
Space.com2d
Capturing the cosmos on canvas: How art helps scientists and space agencies communicate with the public
Astrophysicist and artist Ed Belbruno explains how art helps scientists communicate their work to the public and even ...
Greek Reporter4d
The Mysterious Ancient Greek Sage Who Slept for 57 Years
The life of ancient Greek sage, philosopher and prophet Epimenides of Crete straddles history and myth, but some of his works ...
WVIK4d
Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says
Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the ...
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Trump, The Arsonist — Reviving The Archetype Of Destroyer As Shaper Of History
Driven by a relentless pursuit of spectacle, Donald Trump embodies the "destructive character" — a figure who reshapes history through chaos and upheaval. But is destruction itself enough to sustain ...
Greek Reporter8d
The Stele of the Twin Babies: A Rare Glimpse into Ancient Greek Funerary Art
The only surviving funerary relief of the ancient Greek world depicting twin babies in the same arms was unveiled in Athens.
ZME Science11d
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.
Ancient statues were colorful — and perfumed
The myth that the statues of ancient Greece and Rome were white was created over time and upheld in part to serve racist ideological purposes. But in reality, ancient works of art were colorful, and ...
Asia Society18d
Closing Reception for 'Space City: Art in the Age of Artemis'
Enjoy an evening of live music and drinks as Space City: Art in the Age of Artemis comes to an end, with cosmic beats courtesy of Ice House Radio, who will be featuring a lineup of DJs playing from ...
Greek City Times22d
International Women’s Day Tribute: The Stories of 10 Ancient Greek Goddesses
Consider Athena, renowned for her intelligence, or Artemis, admired for her strength and independence. These goddesses represent traits like courage, wisdom, kindness, and persistence—qualities that ...
Popular Mechanics22d
Archaeologists Found a Majestic Ancient Statue of Hermes Buried Under a Fountain
In Greek mythology, Hermes was known as the fleet-footed messenger of the gods. Son of Zeus and Maia, Hermes was the trickster of the pantheon. In one myth, he stole fellow god Apollo’s cattle ...