A Brief Introduction to the Art of Ancient Assyrian Kings
Reliefs that once adorned kings’ palaces.
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Ancient Ruins—Parts of the Past as Well as the Present
A scene on a small ancient gem opens our minds about how we visualize the past, and also how people of the past did the same for their own history.
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When Did Vesuvius Erupt? The Evidence for and against August 24
What do we really know about the famous volcano?
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PODCAST: The Villa dei Papiri on Display in Malibu
From carbonized papyri to a drunken satyr, understanding the life and art of a Roman villa.
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The Heal Pairs Humor with Pathos to Retell Sophocles’s Story of a Wounded Warrior
On making ancient Greek drama new again.
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Exhibition Explores the Villa dei Papiri, Inspiration for the Getty Villa and Source of the Classical World’s Only Complete Library
New exhibition focuses on the Getty Villa’s ancient model.
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Ancient Portrait Bust from Palmyra Joins the Collection of the Getty Villa
This ornate bust depicts a prosperous resident of the ancient Syrian city.
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VIDEO: Buried by Vesuvius—The Drunken Satyr
Go behind the scenes with conservators working to preserve an unusual ancient sculpture.
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Science Reveals New Clues about Mysterious Ancient Greek Sculptures of Mourning Women
Why and how were these sculptures made? Science steps finds an answer.
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Talking about the Getty Bronze
Our point of view after recent Italian ruling.
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An Introduction to the Drunken Satyr, A Rare Roman Bronze Being Studied and Conserved at the Getty Villa
A rare ancient Roman sculpture receives in-depth conservation treatment.
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Getty Villa and Center Safe from Fires; Villa to Reopen Friday, November 23
Getty Villa safe from fires, but closed until further notice to support emergency response.
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