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Scientists Just Used Ancient Sources To Recreate Julius Caesar’s Signature Perfume
In ancient Rome, high-ranking generals and politicians used unique perfumes to set themselves apart — and now scientists have ...
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From ancient emperors to modern presidents, leaders have used libraries to cement their legacies
The Ulpian Library, a great library in the center of Rome, was founded by Emperor Trajan, who ruled around the turn of the second century C.E. Referenced often by ancient authors, it could have ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...