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Abaris the Hyperborean: The Legendary Ancient Healer Who Could Fly
Abaris the Hyperborean, a mystical priest of Apollo, was famed for his supernatural powers, prophetic gifts and healing ...
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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 ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN7d
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 ...
Greek Reporter7d
Top 20 Must-See Archaeological Sites on Cyclades in Greece
The Cyclades are a treasure trove of archaeological sites, offering a glimpse into the rich history of the Aegean.
ZME Science9d
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 ...
Stars and Stripes14d
Wonders of Pompeii give Naples’ archaeological museum ultimate ancient showstopper
A room-sized, 3D diorama at the National Archeological Museum of Naples in Italy, depicts the ancient Roman town of Pompeii ...
Yahoo Style UK18d
What if the Seven Wonders had survived? Here’s how they would look in 2025
Built in the 6th century BC on the western coast of what is now Turkey, it was dedicated to Artemis, the Greek goddess of hunting and nature. According to Pliny, the temple was 425 feet (129m) in ...
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Seven easy Easter holidays in the sun to book now
The Temple of Poseidon ... the ancient Greek city known for its army. There’s a 1st century BC theatre, the Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia and remains of Byzantine churches. A week’s B&B at ...
This is Local London20d
Harrow Hindu temple opposed by Greek Orthodox church
A plan to demolish a scout hut and replace it with a Hindu temple has prompted more than 150 objections and a war of words with a nearby Greek Orthodox Church. Plans submitted to Harrow Council ...