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15 tallest statues in the world
From around the globe, these 15 statues are the tallest as of 2025… Note: the heights listed are based on the statue’s ...
Ryanair launches £15 flight to Italian hotspot where wine goes for £3 a bottle along with two other destinations
IF you’re planning a budget-friendly getaway this Spring, Ryanair’s latest destination may be for you. The airline this week launched flights from Stansted to Reggio Calabria from just ...
Smithsonian Magazine10h
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...
Greek Reporter15h
Honoring Women: Renowned Greek Sculptor Unveils Work at UN
Greek-born sculptor George Petrides presented Greece's UN representative with a sculpture of an ancient Greek female figure ...
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 ...
The untold story behind the Statue of Liberty: Its muse, towering height, and surprising connection to the Eiffel Tower
The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor shares something in common with other marvels of the world that are, were and never ...
ZME Science on MSN2d
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.
Greek Reporter2d
The Most Famous Statues of Aphrodite, Goddess of Beauty
Across history, the goddess Aphrodite has remained a prominent figure of beauty and love, and many statues have been built in ...
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 ...
The Met has millions in stolen art. It’s not waiting to be asked to return it.
The museum is taking the lead on re-evaluating its art and artifacts to determine where these works came from in the first ...
Artnet News4d
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 ...
Indian Defence Review5d
2,000-Year-Old Gold Ring of Apollo Discovered in Ancient Greek Tomb
A 2,000-year-old Greek tomb has revealed a gold ring of Apollo with a healing serpent, uncovering a lost link between ancient ...