Smithsonian Magazine on MSN17h
A Stunning Collection of Rarely Seen Ancient Roman Sculptures Is Coming to North America for the First Time
The marbles in the Torlonia Collection have been inaccessible to the public for decades. Now, some of them will be exhibited ...
Ancient Greco-Roman sculptures were perfumed, new study reveals
Research shows that statues were impregnated with fragrances, challenging the perception of sculpture as a purely visual art ...
The Art Newspaper13d
Esteemed private collection of Roman marbles is starting its North American tour
Nearly 60 works from the Torlonia Collection, including striking depictions of animals and people, will feature in ...
Caravaggio, Baroque’s Bad Boy, Gets a Blockbuster Show in Rome
Two dozen works from museums and private collectors around the world are on display, with some reunited for the first time in ...
Greek Reporter2d
Ancient Book Becomes a Bestseller 2,000 Years After Its First Publication
An ancient book about Roman emperors has become a modern bestseller, captivating readers with its timeless stories of power ...
Greek Reporter6d
Ancient Paintings of Wine Harvesting Discovered in Villa Cuomo, Italy
Archaeologists have uncovered ancient paintings in Villa Cuomo, Italy, depicting Roman wine harvesting linked to Dionysus ...