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Metal detectorists find mysterious trove of ancient jewelry in Romania. See it
Two metal detectorists in Romania uncovered a trove of centuries-old silver jewelry, providing evidence of an ancient settlement in the region.
Greek Reporter2d
The Boar Tusk Helmets of Ancient Greece
The boar's tusk helmet, unearthed from a tomb near Pylos, Greece, offers a fascinating glimpse into warrior culture dating ...
Greek Reporter9d
Western Looting of Greek Antiquities During the War of Independence
In the late 18th and early 19th century, Westerners were involved in extensive looting of Greek antiquities as the nation was ...
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 senses.
Smithsonian Magazine28d
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
Ancient Greeks and Romans often decorated sculptures with colorful paint, as well as jewelry, fabrics, flowers, garlands and ribbons. Today, ancient Greco-Roman statues housed in museums are ...
Prestige Online2d
Ancient crafts and methods that have been meticulously maintained in timepieces and jewelry
In the rarefied space of Métiers d’Art watches and high jewellery, centuries-old techniques are preserved and passed on.
The Daily Galaxy on MSN22h
2,000 Years Before Modern Technology, the Greeks Had Built the World’s First Computer (So Advanced That It Still Baffles Scientists)
Over 120 years ago, sponge divers off the coast of the Greek island Antikythera unearthed one of the most enigmatic ...
Archaeologists uncover mysterious pyramid and ancient artifacts in Israel’s Judean Desert
Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority have discovered a pyramid-shaped structure and ancient artifacts in the Judean Desert. The finds include papyrus scrolls written in Greek and ...
Life-size sculptures uncovered in Pompeii show that ancient women didn't just have to be wives to make a difference
Visitors to the site of Pompeii, the ancient Roman town buried (and so preserved for thousands of years) by the eruption of ...
ZME Science on MSN29d
The Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also Perfumed
Some were adorned with jewelry. New research now reveals these ... deeply rooted in the religious and cultural rituals of ...
Toddler discovers 3,800-year-old Egyptian scarab amulet during family trip in Israel
Three-year-old Ziv Nitzan inadvertently discovered an ancient scarab amulet dating back 3,800 years in Beit Shemesh. The ...