Category: antiquity

Heraclea: Fragrances of Antiquity | Arkeo Ep1 | Documentary

In southern Italy, an archaeologist and a chemist are joining forces to achieve the impossible. Thanks to scientific advances and the alliance of archeology and chemistry, it is now possible to rediscover these forgotten fragrances. …


Napoléon Bonaparte Artifact Goes up for US Auction

The talisman believed to once belong to Napoléon Bonaparte went up for auction Friday. The rare artifact includes a crystal sphinx that is encrusted with 114 royal jewels and a silver base that has been authenticated by leading experts in the field. The relic dates back to the 1800s, when a Parisian artist created the…