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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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Vatican unveils 'lost' Renaissance painting of the deposition of Christ
Historical records referenced such a work in the Basilica of San Domenico Maggiore in Naples, but over time it vanished from ...
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 ...