In a city buried under feet of ash and debris from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, archaeologists have announced ...

The "Bacchantes" vase, with its motif of the young followers of the Roman god Bacchus, epitomises the era's vitality and elegance. Modern collaborations further honour Lalique's heritage by blending ...

The divine status that the Roman emperor enjoyed and the glory of the State were replaced by the worship of the new god. In 313 AD, Roman emperor Constantine the Great ended all persecution of ...

This provides evidence of the adoption of the latter. The names of Roman gods convey an influence by the Etruscan pantheon, with the Etruscan god Uni being reshaped into the Roman god Juno. The ...

Saturnalia suspended work and business, temporarily “freed” slaves, and eased moral restrictions. Saturn was the Roman god of agriculture, and the festivities honoring him involved decorative masks, ...

Dead animals and shellfish Pompeii Archaeological Park Even so, the frescoes at Pompeii offer valuable insights into what worship of Dionysus, also known as the Roman god Bacchus, entailed.

Dubbed the “Pillar of the Boatmen,” the limestone column featured depictions of Roman and Gaulish deities — including one deity identified as “Cernunnos.” The god was depicted with a human face and ...

From the grandeur of the Circus Maximus to the iconic Colosseum, Arya reveals how these massive structures were not just centers of entertainment but also integral parts of Roman religious and ...

To get this newsletter in your inbox each week, sign up for free here. Let’s kick things off with a win for archaeology buffs: the bronze head of a Roman emperor has made its way home from Denmark and ...

We were talking about things like the 'Friday Fun Club.' There's a whole list somewhere I probably could dig up, but I remember that one. You know, 'It's Friday Night.' Lots of little short 'isms ...

Books about Roman mythology are curated collections of Roman legends and myths. They form a solid basis for ancient Roman beliefs and religion. The books give invaluable information about Rome’s ...

Smite 2 features 23 Gods with significant balance changes and improved graphics. Players shift from Smite to Smite 2 will be rewarded with Legacy Gems Constant meta changes in Smite 2 due to new ...