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2,000-Year-Old Greek Statue Found Abandoned in a Bag Near Trash Cans: Police

A statue dating back more than 2,000 years was allegedly found in a black bag near garbage bins in a part of the Greek city of Thessaloniki. In a Wednesday, Jan. 22 press release, the Greek Police ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says

Researchers have known for many years that there was more to ancient Greek and Roman statues than the plain white marble you typically see in museums. A few years ago, museum visitors in New York City ...
Men's Journal

Archaeologists Unearthed Missing Statue Head of Greek Goddess. It’s 2,100 Years Old

Archaeologists discovered a 2,100-year-old goddess Hygieia statue head in Laodikeia, Turkey. Finds confirm Laodikeia's historical, cultural, and medical significance as a major ancient center.
Smithsonian Magazine

See the Vatican’s Magnificent Marble Statue of the Greek God Apollo Restored to Its Former Glory

The seven-foot-tall Apollo Belvedere is thought to be a Roman copy of a Greek statue. Stefano Costantino / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images The Vatican’s famous Apollo Belvedere—a marble ...
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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.