Six Roman-era statues stolen from Damascus museum reopened after Assad's ouster

Six Roman-era statues were stolen from Syria’s National Museum in Damascus, prompting a security probe and closure of the historic institution.
Artnet

Ancient Sculptures Didn’t Just Look Good—They Also Smelled Heavenly, Study Finds

In recent decades, classical scholarship has shown that contrary to the gleaming white aspect they bear today, Greco-Roman statues and temples were flamboyantly painted. Cecilie Brøns, a researcher at ...
WVXU

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 ...
Greek Reporter

Etruscan Origins Revealed Through DNA Collected Across 2,000 Years

DNA samples from individuals across 2,000 years sheds light on the Etruscan origins, revealing Roman-era changes and genetic ...