In modern times, diet refers to food and drink. In ancient times, however, the idea of diet was more expansive. Our word “diet” comes from the ancient Greek word diaita. This could refer to ...

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According to the researcher who published the study, Cecilie Brons, this is proof that looking at a statue in ancient times was both a visual and olfactory experience. The study adds to ...