Greek Reporter7h
Western Looting of Greek Antiquities During the War of Independence
In the late 18th and early 19th century, Westerners were involved in extensive looting of Greek antiquities as the nation was ...
Public Radio Tulsa13d
Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says
Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the ...
Ancient Greeks and Romans perfumed their statues, study says
The ancient Greeks and Romans often doused their statues in perfume, a recent study found. Published in the Oxford Journal of ...
Techno-Science.net16d
Discovery of an ancient Greek tomb turned Roman healing sanctuary ⚕️
A major archaeological discovery in Greece reveals that an ancient tomb was transformed into a healing sanctuary. This site, located near Corinth, bears witness to different uses throughout the ages.
BusinessWorld13d
Greek guard charged in crackdown on antiquities smuggling rings
ATHENS — A guard protecting ancient sites in northern Greece has been charged with involvement in a crime ring smuggling out artifacts and selling them abroad, police officials said on Friday. The man ...
Smithsonian Magazine18d
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
Ancient Greeks and Romans often decorated sculptures with colorful paint, as well as jewelry, fabrics, flowers, garlands and ribbons. Today, ancient Greco-Roman statues housed in museums are ...
Artnet22d
Archaeologists Unearth Monumental Tomb Near Fabled Ancient Greek City
The Greek municipality of Tenea boasts a rich ancient history—and the archaeological ... clay figurines, and a gold ring embedded with a semi-precious stone signet featuring Apollo alongside ...
The Straits Times17d
Greek guard charged in crackdown on antiquities smuggling rings
ATHENS - A guard protecting ancient sites in northern Greece has been charged with involvement in a crime ring smuggling out artefacts and selling them abroad, police officials said on Friday.
Greek Reporter10d
Gold and Silver Mines Forged the Glory of Ancient Greece
The gold and silver mines of ancient Greece produced the metals needed to forge empires and lay the foundations of Western ...
The Jerusalem Post Blogs22d
Archivist working for Greek authorities suspected as archaeology smuggling ring kingpin
Greek authorities arrested 23 individuals in Northern Greece, alleged to be part of three antiquities smuggling rings, according to Enikos. The operation led to the seizure of ancient coins ...