Greek Reporter5h
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 hidden meaning behind Rome's famous arch monuments
Public ceremonies, lavish processions, and temporary wooden arches were commonplace after victory in Ancient Rome. But during ...
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 Institute and Rome-based Torlonia Foundation, it is the first time works ...
Greek City Times11d
The Sensory Experience of Ancient Greek and Roman Statues
In a groundbreaking study led by archaeologist Cecilie Brøns and published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology, a ...
The Independent26d
Spectacular statues reveal art tradition of ancient Rome’s lost sculpture capital
researchers found another nearly 2-metre-tall statue of a woman with features from the time of Roman emperor Severus, who ruled from 193AD to 211AD. “According to the initial findings ...
Smithsonian Magazine5d
A Stunning Collection of Rarely Seen Ancient Roman Sculptures Is Coming to North America for the First Time
It features 622 sculptures, including sarcophagi, statues of deities and marble busts of Roman emperors. After being locked away for much of the 20th century, the collection toured Europe in a ...
Catholic News Agency17d
Original statue of Our Lady of Fátima headed to Rome for Jubilee of Marian Spirituality
On the occasion of the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality, scheduled for Oct. 11–12, the original statue of Our Lady of Fátima will be taken to Rome.
The Roman hospital caring for Pope Francis
Built on land donated by Pope Pius XI to the theologian and physician Agostino Gemelli in 1934, it has become known as the "Pope's Hospital." John Paul II even nicknamed it "Vatican Three," with St ...