Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says – NPR

Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says  NPR Ancient Sculptures Didn’t Just Look Good—They Also Smelled Heavenly, Study Finds  artnet News Statues in ancient Greece, Rome were colorful — and perfumed  DW (English) Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too  Smithsonian Magazine The Scent of Veneration:…

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The man with the plan: DC prof sent Trump study on Gaza relocation, development in July – The Times of Israel

The man with the plan: DC prof sent Trump study on Gaza relocation, development in July  The Times of Israel Opinion | Trump’s Gaza Deal: War Crimes in Exchange for Beachfront Property  The New York Times What Gazans Think of Trump’s Plan  The Wall Street Journal In Michigan, some Arab American voters revisit their support for Trump after…

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 31, 2025 – Institute for the Study of War

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Roman Empire’s lead pollution was high enough to lower IQs, study says – The Washington Post

Roman Empire’s lead pollution was high enough to lower IQs, study says  The Washington Post Sure, the Romans Were Smart. But They Could Have Been Smarter.  The New York Times Lead pollution in ancient Rome may have dropped average IQ, study finds  NBC News Roman Empire’s use of lead lowered IQ levels across Europe, study finds  The Guardian Atmospheric…

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 3, 2025 – Institute for the Study of War

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 3, 2025  Institute for the Study of War Russia seized 1,600 square miles of Ukraine’s territory in 2024 while losing 427,000 troops, ISW says  Yahoo! Voices Ukraine-Russia war map: Where are Putin’s forces making gains on the frontline as 2025 begins?  The Independent Photos: Russia-Ukraine war in 2024  Al Jazeera English Ukraine Latest: Weekly…

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