Or so one would think, looking at the current art scene. But a new and fascinating archeological finding shows that this has ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, TooBut, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...
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Discover the 14,000 Ancient Roman Artifacts Just Donated to the London MuseumAmong the items are sandals, pottery and Britain's largest collection of Roman writing tablets, bearing IOU notes and gossip ...
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 ...
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What did ancient Roman artists use to paint Pompeii? New study offers a glimpseUnused paints are generally rare finds for archaeologists — but not at Pompeii. Take a look at “almost the entire palette of ...
Restoration work on the Rusovce Mansion in the capital of Slovakia has unearthed remnants of the first known Roman aqueduct ...
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A rare peek at the hidden waterworks behind Rome’s Trevi FountainWooden doors on an adjacent street lead to the maneuvering chambers that control the fountain's water supply, coming from the ...
Not only were ancient sculptures multi-colored, they were also scented with perfumes, oils, and flower arrangements.
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
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