A Pigment That Defined the Renaissance Was Just Discovered in the Ruins of Nero’s ‘Golden House’
The Domus Aurea, or Golden House, was the sprawling palace of the Roman emperor Nero. Archaeologists recently uncovered a ...
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Rare 'Egyptian Blue' Pigment Unearthed at a Roman Palace, Was a Popular Wall Color Choice for Elite Residences
These materials showcase many aspects, like how artisans garnered the colors they needed in yesteryears and the items that ...
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Ancient Egyptian Powder Makes Fingerprints Glow
The earliest known synthetic pigment, Egyptian blue is found in some of the paint that still colors ancient statues ... with a powder of a contrasting color. The powder sticks to the unique ...
Royal tomb of mystery Pharaoh who ruled 3,600 years ago unearthed in Egypt
Royal tomb of mystery Pharaoh who ruled 3,600 years ago unearthed in Egypt - Identity of tomb’s owner remains unknown ...