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The Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also Perfumed - MSN
For centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.
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Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too - Smithsonian Magazine
In ancient Greece and Rome, statues not only looked beautiful—they smelled good, too. That’s the conclusion of a new study published this month in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology. Cecilie ...