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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.
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See the Vatican's Magnificent Marble Statue of the Greek God Apollo Restored to Its Former Glory
The Vatican’s famous Apollo Belvedere—a marble statue of the Greek god of archery ... when Pope Julius II decided to bring the sculpture to the holy city. The Vatican Museums unveiled the ...
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What do we know about ancient Greek culture?
Sculptors carved lifelike marble statues and decorated them with ... The most successful Athenian playwright was Sophocles, who won so many Greek theatre competitions that he became a big celebrity.