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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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A Historian Thinks He Finally Solved The Mystery Of The Symbols On This Ancient Temple
A strange set of symbols was found on temples in an ancient city that was built around 2,700 years ago. Until recently, no one knew what the symbols represented. But now, a historian thinks he has ...
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10 different uses of the swastika. None of them Nazi
The swastika is one of the most ancient symbols used by humans and has been found in nearly every corner of the world. But for most people in the West, the swastika remains inextricably linked to ...
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Celebrating Ancient Greek Math on Pi Day
Math fanatics from all around the world and everyone else who just loves ancient Greek pi (or pie) celebrate on March 14.
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Were ancient ‘nailed heads’ symbols of intimidation or respect? New study offers clues
An analysis of ancient “nailed heads” from Spain found some local skulls, likely symbols of respect, and foreign ones, likely symbols of intimidation. Photo from the Autonomous University of ...