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Based mainly on written evidence of various kinds, it can be shown that in ancient times ... of art historians specializing in Greek and Roman sculptures have completely missed out on what ...

Credit: Paolo Reda / REDA / Universal Images Group via Getty Images "The notion of a Roman sculpture show might ... that many artists in ancient Rome were Greeks, some enslaved, who were adapting ...

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It’s been a day packed with sightseeing and lessons in Greek history. Led by our Greek guide, Nanda, we walked to the Acropolis from our hotel. Yes we are getting our steps in, and unlike the ...

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