Today in History—April 8: The Accidental Excavation of the Venus de Milo: Quick Facts

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The Venus de Milo, an ancient Greek marble statue of a woman with missing arms, stands on a pedestal in a grand hall with arched architecture. Orange lines highlight the statue's curves.

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