A mummy’s tale from Cork to Cairo: ‘It’s like the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. His body represents us all’
A new book by the artist Dorothy Cross tells the remarkable story of Cecil, UCC’s Egyptian mummy, and his return home ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...
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 ...
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One Of The Oldest Egyptian Pharaohs Is Still Missing, Despite Scientists Knowing Where His Grave Is
Pharaoh Khufu is one of Egypt's most famous pharaohs due to his magnificent tomb, but his body might not exist anymore.
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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.
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Archaeologist explores the secrets of Egypt's pyramids
Amethyst was fashionable in the Middle Kingdom. Archaeologists discovered jewelry belonging to Middle Kingdom queens and princesses in pyramids at a site called Dahshur around 25 miles south of Cairo.
Ancient statues were colorful — and perfumed
The myth that the statues of ancient Greece and Rome were white was created over time and upheld in part to serve racist ...
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What Ancient Treasures Does the Grand Egyptian Museum Hold? Here’s a Sneak Peek
The Grand Egyptian Museum is filled with archaeological treasures, here's our pick of some of the best historical marvels.
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2025 Spring Arts Guide: Dance and Performance Recommendations
A homecoming dance from Nejla Yatkin, Virginia Opera gets political with Loving v. Virginia, and the Washington Ballet goes ...
Egyptian island with a remarkable past
His portrayals of ancient sites in Egypt — and Jerusalem, Baalbek, Petra and Arabia — were bound into volumes of lithographs ...
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3 Astonishing Artifacts Found Inside the Newly Unearthed Pharaoh’s Tomb
The once-in-a-century discovery of an ancient Egyptian tomb belonging to King Thutmose II included some damaged but important ...