Not only were ancient sculptures multi-colored, they were also scented with perfumes, oils, and flower arrangements.

For centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.

But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...

Unused paints are generally rare finds for archaeologists — but not at Pompeii. Take a look at “almost the entire palette of an ancient painter.” ...

Thousands of years ago, Greco-Roman statues offered viewers a multi-dimensional experience that also called to our olfactory ...

An ancient bronze griffin head, stolen nearly a century ago, has been returned to the Archaeological Museum of Olympia.

The only surviving funerary relief of the ancient Greek world depicting twin babies in the same arms was unveiled in Athens.

From ancient Roman structures under homes to Viking jewelry in a wetland, here are some of the latest archaeological discoveries.

The marbles in the Torlonia Collection have been inaccessible to the public for decades. Now, some of them will be exhibited ...

Japanese paper cutting art, or kirigami, is a traditional craft that involves cutting and folding paper to create beautiful ...