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Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were More Than Eye Candy—They Were Also Perfumed
Thousands of years ago, Greco-Roman statues offered viewers a multi-dimensional experience that also called to our olfactory senses.
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How the Ancient Greeks Halted the Expansion Of Persia
The showdown between the ancient Greek city states and the Achaemenid Empire of Persia was one of the pivotal moments of ...
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Delos Island
tourists came trickling into the island on their way to see the ancient marvels of Delos. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Delos was once the religious and political center of the Cyclades; Greek ...
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Greece’s Must-See Archaeological Sites Before Climate Change Wins
Some of the incredible archaeological sites in Greece, might not actually make it through this century because of climate ...
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This little-known Greek island was considered sacred in Ancient Greece—and is the perfect place to visit for history buffs
In the heart of the Aegean Sea, Delos is just a tiny speck of dust on ... Gold, bronze, jewels: offerings from Greek cities ...
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The Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also Perfumed
Drawing on ancient texts, temple inscriptions ... was ritually treated with perfumed oils. On the Greek island of Delos, ...
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Ancient Greek Statues Smelled of Perfume
DELOS, GREECE—Many museums around the world are filled with marble statues from ancient Greece and Rome. Some viewers recognize that these works of art were not originally displayed in their ...
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Archaeological Museum of Mykonos
Displays contain vases, jewelry and pottery dating as far back as the 25th century B.C., as well as many relics relating to the history of Delos' ancient shrines. Travelers recommend a stop for ...