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The Romans drew penises all over Hadrian’s Wall
Hadrian’s Wall — the inspiration for Game of Thrones’ Wall — was built by the Romans in the second century A.D. in what is ...
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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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You've been getting Roman togas wrong your whole life - here's why
The toga has long been one of the most recognisable symbols of ancient Rome, so why have we been getting its history wrong?
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The Greek Origins of the Fish Symbol, the Secret Code of Early Christians
The humble fish, or ichthys (ἰχθύς) in Greek, was a symbol that played a crucial role in the early years of Christian history ...
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Archaeologists In Türkiye Uncover Ancient Roman Tomb Guarded By Two Bull Heads Made Of Stone
Bull heads like these were used throughout ancient Greece and Rome to both ward off evil spirits and symbolize strength and ...
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 ...
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Statues in ancient Greece, Rome were colorful — and perfumed
The myth that the statues of ancient ... as a symbol of white superiority. Both Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler particularly praised the art and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome, and ...