Statue of Aphrodite and Eros riding a dolphin found in Turkey's Perge
Excavations in the ancient city of Perge have led to the discovery of five statues from different historical periods. Among ...
Siren show stars ancient Greek artwork
Maddie Morris, the artist behind the exhibition, was inspired by James Herbert Draper's painting of Ulysses and the Sirens, ...
When the God of love was struck by his own arrow: The story of Cupid and Psyche
Long before fairy tales and period dramas, there was the original love story: Cupid and Psyche. It had everything — love at ...
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The Fascinating Art of Ancient Greek Bread Baking and Its 72 Varieties
The ancient Greeks used to make a wide variety of breads, as they considered it to be of great importance in their eating ...
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Of Gourds and Gods: The Art of an Ancient Chinese Board Game
For centuries, when families across China gathered for Lunar New Year’s Eve, they would while away the hours playing huluwen, an ancient board game that, depending on the theme, would evoke images of ...
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Common Greek Myths Found Throughout Art History
Greek mythology is prominent in art dating from antiquity through to the renaissance and even in contemporary artwork. During ...
Don’t underestimate Cupid – he’s not the chubby cherub you associate with Valentine’s Day
Ancient Greece and Rome may have handed down the image of rosy-cheeked Cupids, but their myths about him explore the messier ...