The Greek and Roman gods had similar identities, though their characteristics and roles differed, as the societies were also distinct.

Step inside the world of Ancient Rome with this 3D animation and discover how Roman temples worked, serving not only as ...

The mysterious Sibylline Books were secretly kept Greek oracle collections that the rulers of ancient Rome consulted in times ...

Chickens are one of the most common animals on earth. Relatives of the dinosaurs still around today, these birds have spread to almost every continent in the world (except Antarctica) and reside in ...

Why should I visit the Roman Forum? The Roman Forum was the beating heart of ancient Rome, where senators governed the city, workers plied their trade and citizens prayed at the altars of ancient gods ...

(The Conversation) — A Vatican declaration, the “Infinite Dignity,” has brought renewed attention to how religions define and interpret gender and gender roles. Approved by the pope on March 25, 2024, ...

Ancient Rome refers to a city that became the center of an empire that flourished for roughly 600 years. During that time, the empire would grow to stretch from northern England to the Middle East, ...

Researchers have known for many years that there was more to ancient Greek and Roman statues than the plain white marble you typically see in museums. A few years ago, museum visitors in New York City ...

Archaeologists in Bulgaria have accidentally stumbled across a marble statue of the Greek god Hermes in what seems like the most unlikely of places: an sewer in the ancient city of Heraclea Sintica.

The rise and fall of Rome through its architecture and art (statues, mosaics, frescoes). The Romans gave Europe its first taste of a common culture, and awe-inspiring art. From its groundbreaking ...