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 ...

Augustus had outlived his preferred heirs - his two grandsons. So when he died, it was his son-in-law, Tiberius, who became emperor. Tiberius knew he was not first choice. So did everybody else.

Jupiter is known as the king of gods in Roman mythology and, at the time of their empire, was the ultimate symbol of power, ...

A viral social media trend last year suggested the Roman Empire is frequently in men's thoughts. Now, an Ancient Roman's digital footprint is in the headlines too. Authorities unveiled the 13 ...

A marble statue of Hermes from the Roman Imperial Period was found during the 2024 excavation season in the ancient city of Aspendos, according to CNN Türk. The marble statue depicts Hermes ...