Smithsonian Magazine on MSN9h
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 ...
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The Real Story Behind ‘Wolf Hall’ and the Fall of Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII’s Most Controversial Adviser
Based on Hilary Mantel's novel "The Mirror & the Light," the last installment in the acclaimed television series chronicles ...
National Catholic Register11h
Meet the Cardinal Who Oversees the Making of Saints
Born in Monteroni di Lecce, a small town in Puglia, a southern province of Italy, the 77-year-old Cardinal Semeraro has been ...
Cyprus museum showcases rare religious treasures recovered after looting
A museum that opened this week in Cyprus showcases priceless early Christian artworks, many of which were recovered after ...
Newspoint on MSN13h
Joseph Mor Gregorious to be consecrated as new Catholicos of Jacobite Syrian Church
The Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church in India is set for a major event as Joseph Mor Gregorious, the current Malankara ...