Aside from the spirits, worshipped privately at home, the Romans had a large number of public gods. Many gods were believed to have taken part in the founding of Rome. All were consulted and honored ...

(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, ...

(Apuleius, Metamorphoses 11.5) Religion and the Roman Emperors In the last century before the common era, the Greek cities had fallen prey to corrupt Roman administrators and sporadic local ...

Christianity is just one chapter in the Eternal City’s rich spiritual history. Judaism, Islam and ancient Roman religions are also a big part of the picture. The Temple of Hercules Victor, above, is ...

In this episode, Kings and Generals explores how Roman rulers were elevated to divine status through the Imperial Cult. Unlike other ancient empires, Rome had a distinctive way of blending political ...

Series headliner is followed by 4 additional days of antiquities and ancient art plus a separate March 10-11 auction of ...

(The Conversation) — There may have been fear of gender-diverse people in the ancient world, but they played a crucial role. In Rome, they were viewed as vital to the city’s safety. (The Conversation) ...