For centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty. But these sculptures, now frozen in monochrome, looked dramatically ...

The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on Monday the discovery of a marble statue of Hermes, the messenger of Zeus—the ... buried for centuries are now coming to light.

Some of the oldest ancient temples continue to fulfil their original purpose after thousands of years, continuing their ...

Ancient Greek history is full of men who left their own mark for their military genius, bravery, artistic greatness, and ...

Pausanias narrates that the Statue of Zeus at Olympia was anointed with olive oil to protect its ivory from the humid climate. Additionally, Vitruvius and Pliny the Elder mention in their writings ...

Now, thanks to Budget Direct and NeoMam Studios ... the 39-foot (12m) gold and ivory plated statue of Zeus stood within the Temple of Zeus at Olympia in western Greece. A masterpiece of ancient ...

In this regard, Pausanias recounts that the statue of Zeus at Olympia was anointed with olive oil to protect its ivory from the humid climate. Another example is the use of flowers and garlands to ...

The Archaeological Site The archaeological site of Olympia is a treasure trove of ancient wonders. Walking through the ruins, you can almost hear the echoes of the past, as if the ancient athletes ...

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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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