Greek Reporter8h
The Fascination of Roman Emperor Nero With Greece
Few figures in history have been as polarizing as Nero, the infamous Roman emperor who had a love affair with everything ...
Art Institute showcases ancient Roman sculptures in unprecedented 'Myth and Marble' exhibit
Stunningly and unexpected, virtually all of the selections on view in this exhibition are complete. Co-organized by the Art ...
Ancient Greco-Roman sculptures were perfumed, new study reveals
Research shows that statues were impregnated with fragrances, challenging the perception of sculpture as a purely visual art ...
Greek Reporter10d
The Byzantine Empire as a Bridge Between Antiquity and Modern Europe
The Byzantine Empire is not always recognised as the crucial link that connected the classical world with modern Europe.
The Independent23d
Spectacular statues reveal art tradition of ancient Rome’s lost sculpture capital
Researchers suspect the statues unearthed from the ancient city’s “East Street” could be a Roman imagining of Greek mythical figures made around the second century. What It Was Like To Go To ...
La Brújula Verde10d
A Study Reveals That Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Painted and Adorned with Textiles and Jewelry but Also Perfumed
A recent study published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology has revealed a little-explored aspect of ancient art: the use ...