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17,000-year-old remains of blue-eyed baby boy unearthed in Italy
The well-preserved remains of a baby boy who died 17,000 years ago in what is now Italy reveal that he had blue eyes, dark ...
The Vatican’s ‘Apollo Belvedere’ Sculpture Is Back on Display After a 5-Year Restoration
On Tuesday, the restoration of one of the Vatican Museums ‘ most prized artworks was unveiled. The Apollo Belvedere is a ...
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Jean-Michel Basquiat Meets a Roman Venus at Gagosian Paris
The contemporary meets the classical in the pairing of a Jean-Michel Basquiat painting with an ancient Roman statue at ...
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Does the Roman Senate have anything to teach the U.S.?
When we consider the staying power of U.S. democracy, it’s humbling to consider the Roman Empire’s longevity of 1,500 years.
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See the Vatican’s Magnificent Marble Statue of the Greek God Apollo Restored to Its Former Glory
Experts added a carbon fiber pole to help anchor the "Apollo Belvedere," which had developed cracks along the legs and knees.
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Vatican Museums Unveils ‘Iconic Statue’ Apollo Belvedere After Years of Restoration Work
The restoration of Apollo Belvedere faced several challenges before its official unveiling on Oct. 15, including the outbreak ...
The Misinformation About Fake News
ROME, Italy — Throngs of pedestrians daily pass by the chipped, forlorn statue of Pasquino located here, near the Piazza ...