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Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
In ancient Greece and Rome, statues not only looked beautiful—they smelled good, too. That’s the conclusion of a new study published this month in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology. Cecilie Brøns, who ...
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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.
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Suez Canal tows Greek oil tanker damaged in Red Sea attack
The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has successfully towed a Greek-flagged tanker carrying over 150,000 tons of crude oil after a Houthi attack in the Red Sea damaged it, SCA said in a statement on Monday.
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Oil lamps? Study reveals America’s most bizarre collections
One respondent reported collecting over 300 coasters from breweries they’ve visited over the years while another has collected more than 200 oil-burning lamps. Other interesting collections from ...