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Rare 'Egyptian Blue' Pigment Unearthed at a Roman Palace, Was a Popular Wall Color Choice for Elite Residences
One of the most intriguing aspects of history is the art that comes with it. The paintings often reflect secrets that even ...
Miami Herald on MSN15d
What did ancient Roman artists use to paint Pompeii? New study offers a glimpse
Unused paints are generally rare finds for archaeologists — but not at Pompeii. Take a look at “almost the entire palette of ...
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Pompeii’s Paint Workshops Were More Sophisticated Than Once Thought, New Study Finds
An analysis of 26 paint pigments found in Pompeii reveals the remarkable skill of artisan skill at mixing natural and ...
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Ancient Egyptian Powder Makes Fingerprints Glow
New research has shown that a pigment called Egyptian blue, formulated some 5,250 years ago, can be used as dusting powder to detect fingerprints on complicated surfaces. The earliest known ...