Excavating Your Pantry for an Ancient Roman Meal
Three simple recipes to help you eat like a Roman
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Reflections: David Saunders on Ajax and Achilles
Hear what a curator learned from seeing two heroes playing games on an ancient vase.
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Discover the Ancient and Modern Uses of the Plants in the Getty Villa Herb Garden
The garden is blooming with lavender, sage and more!
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Getty Villa-Inspired Cocktails, Spirits, and Spritzes
Drink recipes for virtual happy hours everywhere.
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The Odyssey of an Egyptian Cat Sculpture
Analysis of a bronze cat reveals clues about its ancient past.
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Getty Center and Villa Closed to Support Emergency Efforts against Coronavirus
Getty remains closed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19)
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How to Turn Papyrus into Paper
Soaking, pounding, and pressing at the Getty Villa to learn about the ancient world.
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Everyone Was Drinking! Inside an Ancient 3-Day Festival of Wine
The ancient Greek holiday of Anthesteria honors springtime and death.
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Photos: Saving an Ancient Roman Sculpture, Step by Careful Step
A year behind the scenes with art conservation.
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Who Was Elektra?
Meet one of the greatest of all the characters in ancient Greek drama
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From Ancient Scotland to Online Auctions: A Tale of Roman Nails
When a colleague asked, “What is the weirdest thing you’ve worked on in storage?” I instantly replied, “A group of Roman iron nails!”
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From Necklaces to Nose Rings: A Guide to the Vast World of Jewelry
The author of a new Getty book talks about the ancient and modern allure of bling.
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