Two ancient stone altars discovered at a Roman fort near Edinburgh are going on display at a museum for the first time. The ...

Two Mithraic Roman altars are to be displayed as a part of an upcoming exhibition after being acquired for the nation.

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Learn about the cult district of Nida, an ancient cult site uncovered under Frankfurt that archaeologists are calling one of the most significant Roman discoveries in Europe.

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, ...

The citizens of the Roman empire and, within certain limits, even its rulers were extremely tolerant of foreign gods. The oldest and most accepted group of foreign deities were the gods of ancient ...