Here’s a bad idea: mandated styles for federal buildings
A draft of an executive order called "Making Federal Buildings Beautiful Again" would establish a classical style, inspired ...
Smithsonian Magazine3d
Archaeologists Discover Mosaics of Two Fighting Cupids and a Mysterious Inscription at an Ancient Greek City Hall
New research is shedding light on the bouleuterion building that once stood in the ancient city of Teos, located in ...
The Street Journal3d
Statues in ancient Greece, Rome were colorful — and perfumed
New discoveries related to works of art in ancient Greece and Rome continue to be unearthed. A Danish study published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology in March found that statues in antiquity were ...
Greek Reporter3d
Soldiers Discover Ancient Greek Artifacts in Southern Ukraine
Ukrainian soldiers discovered ancient Greek artifacts during fortification works in Ukraine, in what is believed to be a ...
ZME Science4d
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.
Archaeology5d
Ancient Greek Statues Smelled of Perfume
Many museums around the world are filled with marble statues from ancient Greece and Rome. Some viewers recognize that these works of art were not originally displayed in their glistening white form, ...
The best Greek islands to visit this summer
From the gastronomic specialties of Sifnos to the enigmatic ruins of the Dodecanese, each Greek island has its own distinct ...
Artnet News6d
Archaeologists Unearth Monumental Tomb Near Fabled Ancient Greek City
Archaeologists digging near the ancient city of Tenea in Greece have unearthed a monumental tomb complex housing precious ...
Greek Reporter8d
The Nine Most Prestigious Universities with Greek Studies Departments
Prominent Universities across the world continue to offer their students the option of doing Greek Studies, as it remains a ...
Greek City Times15d
The Sensory Experience of Ancient Greek and Roman Statues
the use of perfumes and aromatic substances in ancient Greek and Roman statues. This revelation challenges the long-held view of classical sculpture as merely a visual art form, introducing a ...
Greek City Times21d
Greek Sculpture “Suppliants” Unveiled at UN as Symbol of Hope and Protection
Foreign Minister Gerapetritis, the Greek Prime Minister, Ambassador Eva Sakeris ... drew inspiration from both classical antiquity and European modernism. “Suppliants,” crafted from hammered iron, ...
BBC23d
Leaked recordings challenge Greek account of deadly shipwreck
Leaked audio instructions by Greek rescue co-ordinators have cast further doubt on Greece's official version of events in the hours before a migrant boat sank along with up to 650 people onboard.