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Lateral with Tom Scott cover image

78: Sneaky statutory statues

Lateral with Tom Scott

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Unveiling the Secrets of Ancient Statues

Exploration of the purpose and symbolism behind ancient Greek statues, highlighting how they conveyed messages beyond mere appearances. The chapter delves into the concept of statues as warnings or commemorations, discussing a historical incident involving cheating in the ancient Olympics and the punishment through inscriptions on bronze statues of Zeus.

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