Ancient Life
Stories about how people lived thousands of years ago, and the art they made
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Getty’s Villa Theater Lab Presents Thieves of California
The workshop performances will take place November 15 and 16
Get Drawn Into Getty’s Newest Exhibition
Learning to Draw shows how artists developed their skills by studying works of art, live subjects, and the world around them
Dab a Little 3,000-Year-Old Greek Civilization on Your Wrist
Perfumer Michael Nordstrand distilled ancient Pylos into two scents for the Getty Villa Museum. One ingredient was originally raked from goats’ beards in Crete
Would You Survive a Medieval Road Trip?
Getty’s new computer game time-travels to the 14th century (and the 1980s)
How Forensics, Fine Art, and the Greek Soccer Team Revealed the Face of a 3,500-Year-Old Warrior
A Bronze Age warrior with a fascinating backstory arrives at the Getty Villa Museum
Jewelry That Makes the Past Present
How revival jewelry keeps ancient fashions alive
Makers' Marks
Getty curators explore the meaning behind artists’ signatures—those flamboyant, modest, or provocatively hidden final flourishes
Recent Discoveries Bring the Ancient Mycenaean Civilization of Pylos to Life
Extraordinary archaeological finds provide a wealth of insight into this ancient Greek civilization
Getty Unveils Celebrated Collection of Ancient Glass
This globe- and time-spanning assemblage contains some of the rarest pieces in the world
Emblematic of Ancient Rome, Villas Impacted the Entirety of Roman Life
This sourcebook compiles newly translated Greek and Latin sources to provide rich insights and understanding—even enjoyment—on villas and their importance