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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.
EnVols on MSN1d
An unprecedented exhibition on Caravaggio, the Italian master of chiaroscuro is being held in Rome
Beginning on the 7th of March to the 6th of July 2025, this landmark exhibition will offer an unparalleled opportunity to ...
The hidden meaning behind Rome's famous arch monuments
Public ceremonies, lavish processions, and temporary wooden arches were commonplace after victory in Ancient Rome. But during the height of its power, the emperor decided to change that and leave a ...
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 ...
A New Art Space Blossoms in Rome
Just steps from Piazza del Popolo, a new artistic reality has come to life, where the new trends in art converge with the ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN13d
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 ...
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 ...