'I swapped tourist-infected Mykonos and its £120 sunloungers for little-known island paradise'
Savvas Eleftherlades took a trip aboard the Oceania Cruises Riviera ship, setting sail from Athens and took in the Greek ...
In Ancient Greece and Rome, who were the harpies, and why did they stink so much?
Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...
Greek Reporter4d
Abaris the Hyperborean: The Legendary Ancient Healer Who Could Fly
Abaris the Hyperborean, a mystical priest of Apollo, was famed for his supernatural powers, prophetic gifts and healing ...
KNPR5d
Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says
Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the ...
Smithsonian Magazine10d
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 Reporter10d
Top 20 Must-See Archaeological Sites on Cyclades in Greece
The Cyclades are a treasure trove of archaeological sites, offering a glimpse into the rich history of the Aegean.
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 ...
ZME Science12d
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.
Ancient statues were colorful — and perfumed
The myth that the statues of ancient Greece and Rome were white was created over time and upheld in part to serve racist ...
Free Malaysia Today14d
Smell like a god: ancient sculptures were scented
It was supposed to resemble a real god or goddess,” the author of ... of Roman writers such as Cicero and inscriptions on ancient Greek temples. “Perfume and perfumed oils are often mentioned ...
Daily Express15d
The beautiful UK town that’s home to its own Greek temple you can even stay in
what puts this quaint little town on the map is its ancient Greek-style architecture, which allows visitors to experience Greek culture without leaving the UK. You will find this Greek temple on ...
malaymail15d
Smell like a god: Ancient sculptures were often painted in warm colours, adorned with perfumes, Danish study reveals
It was supposed to resemble a real god or goddess,” the author of the study ... herself in the works of Roman writers such as Cicero and inscriptions on ancient Greek temples. “Perfume and perfumed ...