An ancient bronze griffin head is returned to Greece from New York in a major repatriation move
An ancient bronze griffin head, stolen nearly a century ago, has been returned to the Archaeological Museum of Olympia.
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Ancient Sculptures Didn’t Just Look Good—They Also Smelled Heavenly, Study Finds
Not only were ancient sculptures multi-colored, they were also scented with perfumes, oils, and flower arrangements.
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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.
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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The Most Prestigious Universities with Greek Studies Departments
Prominent Universities across the world continue to offer their students the option of doing Greek Studies, as it remains a vital discipline.
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Pies around the world — sweet and savory pastries to celebrate Pi Day
Under the broad definition of a pie as a filled, baked pastry shell, history has provided a wide range of pies. Egyptian ...
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Skyros Holidays Celebrates Rich Island Heritage While Honouring Creativity and Inspiration
Skyros Holidays has announced new programmes that pay tribute to the island’s storied past while carrying its creative legacy ...
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Halva: Greece’s Lenten Sweet, from its Ancient Roots to the Dubai Chocolate Version
Sesame halva may be made with simple ingredients, such as tahini (sesame seeds grounded into a paste after their skin is peeled off), sugar syrup, and a small quantity of soapwort root ... Greek ...
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The DNA of North Macedonians Revealed – Their Connection to Ancient Macedonians
“Alexander the Great lived in a Greek world, with Greek names, the worship of the 12 gods—he was Greek to his core. To say he was born in Skopje is as ignorant as claiming Shakespeare was born in ...
The ancient origins of ‘manifesting’—and why it’s making a comeback
Before vision boards and TikTok affirmations, ancient cultures also believed that the power of thought could reshape their reality.
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Met Museum Returning Ancient Bronze Thought Stolen from Greek Museum
The ancient Greeks ... by the Met and Greek authorities showed the antiquity had been stolen. The head came to the Met in a bequest from Walter C. Baker, a financier and art collector and Met ...
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ART Matters, A Grass Roots Symposium on Why Arts Matters
EPIC Inspires announced its inaugural event “ART Matters, Dayton Art and Design Symposium” to be held on February 28, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM at The Tank Theatre inside the historic Dayton ...