The eyes were originally inlaid, and traces of copper and silver suggest lifelike detailing. Public Domain The ancient Greek statue of Apoxyomenos, also known as the “Croatian Apoxiomenos,” is a ...

Ancient Greek men of the elite classes viewed the gym (gymnasium) as the ultimate social meeting point where social class and status proved more important than anything else. Credit: Marie Lan ...

Step beyond the crowded Sistine Chapel and explore the Vatican Museums like never before. From the colossal Pinecone Courtyard to the lifelike Apoxyomenos and the dramatic Laocoön and His Sons, ...

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There’s no guarantee that art will stand the test of time—even if it’s a masterpiece. Over the centuries, even paintings by greats like Leonardo da Vinci have been lost to history, their existence ...

The locality dates to Roman times, as witnessed by the impressive Muzej Apoksiomena (Museum of Apoxyomenos) with its bronze statue from 2BC but only discovered in 1999 by an excavation crew in waters ...

The best time to visit the Vatican Museums is first thing in the morning or later in the afternoon, when the Vatican is less crowded. If possible, avoid visiting during the peak tourist season, which ...

With a tantalizing coastline and more than 1,000 islands to explore, it’s no wonder Croatia is topping everyone’s bucket list. Tourism in Croatia is flourishing, bringing 20.6 million tourist arrivals ...

February the 14th, 2024 – The story of Apoxyomenos, the ancient Greek statue discovered at the bottom of the sea near Lošinj island, has been well-known in these parts for a very long time. As ...

Anchored sailboat in shallow sea at island Veli Prznjak, Dalmatia, Croatia in autumn morning. Navigating the waters of Croatia offers the opportunity to sail in the same seas that legendary figures ...