Researchers Solve Mystery of Headless Roman Statues
When a museum displays a piece of art, they usually try to show it in its entirety. It’s rare to see a painting with half its canvas missing, or a tapestry with one side unraveled. But when it comes to ancient Roman statues, they can come a little broken, and that’s pretty much the norm. Walk through any classical art museum, and you’re likely to see broken noses, severed fingers, and a whole lot of severed heads.