Some of the most famous examples of Classical Period sculpture are the Aphrodite of Knidos (c. 350 BCE), Discobolus (460-50 BCE), The Artemision Bronze (c. 460 BCE), and Zeus at Olympia (c.

While most artists prioritized the male nude during this period, Praxiteles experimented with the female nude, pioneering the female form in his sculpture of the Aphrodite of Knidos (c.

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Egypt and Cyprus on Monday signed deals for the reexport and commercialization of Cypriot gas, agreements that are key for ...

After discovering the ancient artwork in a suburb of Thessaloniki, Greece, the man surrendered it to the police. Authorities are analyzing the statue and investigating why it was abandoned Sonja ...

US President Donald Trump questioned the $21 million US allocation for voter turnout in India, during the FII PRIORITY Summit. He highlighted India's strong economy and high tariffs on US goods.

An alarming video from Gaza shows young children handling oversized rifles in the absence of Hamas police. Despite Hamas's efforts to maintain order, children handling weapons instead of toys has ...

The Cypriot government has approved the updated plan for the Aphrodite gas field, filed by Chevron-led consortium, which will ...

The Krewe of Aphrodite invites everyone to come out on February 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM as the “Krewe Goes to the Drive-In!” The 500+ person all-female krewe will feature 20 throwing floats featuring H.L.

A well known element of dice games played first in ancient Greece and then in Rome is called “Aphrodite’s throw,” which involves throwing four knuckle bones at once. If all four landed on a different ...

The University of Oklahoma's $2.1 billion enterprise represents one of Oklahoma's greatest assets. Our impact is changing the lives of all Oklahomans, through scholarship, research and more. 30,000+ ...

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