Art Institute showcases ancient Roman sculptures in unprecedented 'Myth and Marble' exhibit
Stunningly and unexpected, virtually all of the selections on view in this exhibition are complete. Co-organized by the Art ...
Smell like a god: Ancient sculptures were scented, Danish study shows
Science has already proven that sculptures from ancient Greece and Rome were often painted in warm colors, and now a Danish ...
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Egyptian Gods and Goddesses: A Fascinating Look at Ancient Egyptian Mythology
A deep dive into the Egyptian gods and goddesses (their characteristics, myths, and symbols) who held significant sway over the lives of ancient Egyptians.
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A Stunning Collection of Rarely Seen Ancient Roman Sculptures Is Coming to North America for the First Time
The marbles in the Torlonia Collection have been inaccessible to the public for decades. Now, some of them will be exhibited ...
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Who named the months of the year? Here's all you need to know
July – Originally called Quintilis (meaning "fifth" in Latin, as it was the fifth month in the early Roman calendar), this month was renamed in 44 BCE after Julius Caesar, following his assassination.
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The Roman Consuls: The Foundation of Political Power in Ancient Rome
After the kings were expelled from Rome and before the Julio-Claudians established the first imperial dynasty, the consuls ...
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The Sacred Springs and Rivers of Ancient Greece
Sacred springs and rivers throughout Ancient Greece were revered as sources of divine power, associated with healing, ...
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Venus Cloacina: Meet the Roman Sewer Goddess
Over the course of their history, the Romans built a complex and dense network of sewers in the city of Rome. However, only ...
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From Alexander the Great to Cleopatra: Unraveling the Ptolemaic Dynasty
The Ptolemaic Dynasty, established by the Macedonian Greek general Ptolemy I Soter, ruled Egypt for almost three centuries.