Traditionally, Roman society was extremely rigid ... as was patronage by the emperor – at one point, Caligula even made a horse a senator. Over time, society did become more fluid.

Some historians believe that Paul’s family were once Roman slaves who were later freed, and that this experience made his message that much more believable. While Jesus had only preached to Jews ...

Keep reading to find out more about this uncovered religious mosaic ... became a part of the Roman Empire. It wasn't until ...

Excavation in Pergamon, Turkey unearthed a “Mosaic House” from the Roman period ... Researchers believe the stone was made by the boy’s mother, which sheds light on social practices of ...