Easter Island’s Moai Statues May Have ‘Walked,’ Study Suggests

The ancient moai statues of Easter Island may have been “walked” to their resting places, according to a new study.

The Grand Egyptian Museum showcasing 50,000 artifacts is finally opening

Many of the 50,000 artifacts in the GEM were moved from the Egyptian Museum, a packed, century-old building in downtown Cairo ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says

Researchers have known for many years that there was more to ancient Greek and Roman statues than the plain white marble you typically see in museums. A few years ago, museum visitors in New York City ...
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Tutankhamun treasures, Ramses statue: 5 major highlights at Grand Egyptian Museum

An 11-metre (36-foot) granite statue of Ramses the Great greets visitors in the vast entrance atrium. Ramses II, the third ...

Scientists Just Solved One of the Most Enduring Mysteries of the Easter Island Statues

The "walking moai hypothesis" could end a long-time debate over how ancient engineers moved these iconic statues around ...
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Garden statues turn out to be ancient Egyptian relics, selling for $265K

A pair of carved stone statues used as garden ornaments have sold for more than 195,000 ($265,510) after it was revealed that they were ancient Egyptian relics dating back thousands of years, an ...
Greek Reporter

Halloween, Hekate and the Ancient Greeks

Hecate was a goddess for ancient Greek religion and mythology, and not a witch as some associate her with Halloween.
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What Really Burned These Ancient Egyptian Statues

The statues of ancient Tanis show signs of extreme heat damage—but what caused it? This video explores a bold new theory: ...
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The Mystery of the Ancient Greek Statues Found in Italy

The mystery of the Riace Bronzes, two ancient Greek statues remains strong since the day they were recovered off the coast of ...