The festival of Chaitra Navratri is underway. Know about the powerful goddesses like Maa Durga in various religions across ...
The figures appear to represent a married couple. Experts think the woman, who is holding laurel leaves, may have been a ...
Nyx is the is the Ancient Greek goddess of the night.  Unlike her sister, Eos, the goddess of the Dawn, Nyx is a mysterious ...
The ancient Greek myth of Endymion and Selene is one of the famous love stories that has inspired several artists and writers ...
Two life-sized statues have been unearthed in Pompeii, including a bejewelled priestess of the ancient goddess Ceres.
The symbolism of the carved accessories of the woman may identify her as a priestess of Ceres, indicating her involvement in ...
But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...
Science has previously shown that sculptures from ancient Greece and Rome were frequently painted in warm colours. A recent ...