A rare peek at the hidden waterworks behind Rome’s Trevi Fountain
ROME (AP) — The Trevi Fountain, arguably the world’s most famous, has graced screens for decades, from Fellini’s “La Dolce ...
Archaeology breakthrough as mystery over painting of England’s ‘unluckiest’ queen 'solved'
The only portrait of England's ill-fated Protestant queen may have been discovered after years of controversy over who it ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
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 Brøns, who ...
1,600-year-old tear bottle from Late Roman Period discovered in Turkey
Tear bottles, believed to be a pre-Christian custom, were used to collect tears, particularly by women who lost their ...
I travelled to Dubai as Bvlgari celebrated its Aeterna collection and discovered the art of Roman craftsmanship
This craftsmanship was on display in Dubai, where Bvlgari arrived to showcase its Aeterna high jewellery collection, launched ...
New shade of grey: Pompeii study reveals ancient Roman artists' pigment techniques
Notable results include the identification of the first known use of a new gray color in Pompeian art. The presence of barite ...
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From a Lost Titian to Minimalist Masterpieces—The Many Showstoppers at TEFAF Maastricht
At TEFAF Maastricht 2025, Old Masters meet Minimalism, and medieval armor stands alongside Warhol and Art Deco. See highlights here.