Greek Reporter3d
The Concept of Curse in Ancient Greek Society
The ancient Greeks deeply believed in the power of curses and their ability to influence the lives of individuals and even ...
St. Bonaventure University1d
SBU's Caliva Smart presents paper at Goddess at the Crossing Place
Over midterm break, Dr. Kathryn Caliva Smart, assistant professor of History, presented a paper at The Goddess at the Crossing Place, a conference hosted by the Department of Humanities at Marshall ...
Sarah Blevins | Our Little Lifestyle on MSN6d
What’s Up With The Cats In Athens, Greece?
This travel blog post is perfect for cat-lovers! Let's dive into the topic of cats in Greece! Why are there so many feral ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN2d
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 ...
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 ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN3d
Archaeologists Discover Mosaics of Two Fighting Cupids and a Mysterious Inscription at an Ancient Greek City Hall
New research is shedding light on the bouleuterion building that once stood in the ancient city of Teos, located in ...
ZME Science on MSN4d
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.
Vengeful ghost cat, divorce lizard, phantom horse: the animals that haunted Ancient Rome and Greece
The handful animal ghosts in the ancient world are often depicted not as friendly visitors but as mere tools for humans – and ...
Archaeology5d
Ancient Greek Statues Smelled of Perfume
Many museums around the world are filled with marble statues from ancient Greece and Rome. Some viewers recognize that these works of art were not originally displayed in their glistening white form, ...