Greece, fifth century b.c. To accommodate the sculpture, Phidias raised the height of the cella. He also installed a large rectangular pool filled with olive oil in front of the statue. Since the ...

The statue, constructed at a cost of ₹46 lakh, became the centre of high-voltage political drama last Sunday when Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Amit Thackeray unveiled it forcibly, alleging ...

The long-pending unveiling of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at Sector 1, Nerul took a contentious turn on Friday as the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) proceeded with its official ...

Deputy chief minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde will inaugurate the statue alongside BJP minister and Airoli MLA Ganesh Naik at 5pm on Friday, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) said ...

Around the world, colossal statues rise above city skylines, mountain valleys, and serene countryside landscapes, each one a towering tribute to faith, history, culture, or national pride. These ...

A Massachusetts community is split on allowing two towering bronze statues of Catholic saints outside its new public safety building. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Joe Davis, senior counsel ...

The mystery artists responsible for several statues and installations mocking President Donald Trump that have appeared on the National Mall over the past year have found a new location to display ...

On November 12, 2025, Hindus will gather to observe Kaal Bhairav Jayanti, a sacred occasion that celebrates the formidable Lord Kaal Bhairav, an incarnation of Lord Shiva. This day marks the ...

The Republic of Korea Navy’s most capable warships, including Sejong the Great-class and Jeongjo the Great-class Aegis destroyers, as well as Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyers, participated in ...

The National Museum reopened fully in January, a month after the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad Ancient statues and other artefacts have been stolen from Syria's National Museum in Damascus, ...

Statues are much more than just art. People build them to honour heroes, remember important history, or represent their nation's spirit and culture. They act as time capsules, showing us the values ...

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