Most scientists claim that Romans adopted their gods directly from the Greeks. The reality, however, is more complicated.

For centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.

From viral memes to bestselling books, Hollywood blockbusters to history podcasts, the fascination with ancient Rome refuses ...

Stunningly and unexpected, virtually all of the selections on view in this exhibition are complete. Co-organized by the Art Institute and Rome-based Torlonia Foundation, it is the first time works ...

The history and techniques of Pankration, an ancient Greek martial art, have had a significant impact on modern mixed martial ...

Ancient Rome unfairly has a reputation for having stolen or copied their mythology and religious traditions from the Greeks ...

While the “frivolous East” may have been happy to venerate men as though they were gods, the serious men of the Roman ...

July – Originally called Quintilis (meaning "fifth" in Latin, as it was the fifth month in the early Roman calendar), this month was renamed in 44 BCE after Julius Caesar, following his assassination.

Archaeologists working at Ostia Antica, an ancient Roman port city ... even though the Romans tried to suppress the religion —Hoard of silver Roman coins found in UK — and some date to ...

Jesus’ death on the Cross was not a limited act only for his family, the 12, other followers and some of the rest of the ...

The Forum in Rome. Why are we obsessed with ancient Rome? Getty Images “Whenever we utter the words of religion, politics and public life”, Cazzullo writes, “we are unknowingly paying tribu ...

"Norway and the Nordic countries have a pagan heritage to be somewhat proud of. A heritage that few have been aware of," says Males. We are not talking about Snorri Sturluson. Even though he is the ...