Roman gods look familiar for a reason: much of Roman mythology was shaped by Greek influence. This video breaks down the key similarities and differences between major gods like Zeus and Jupiter, Hera ...

Margaret Clunies Ross receives funding from The Australian Research Council. When the Germanic-speaking peoples of western Europe adopted the seven-day week, which was probably in the early centuries ...

Cupid, the ancient Roman god of love, is a universal symbol of Valentine’s Day who has inspired artists for centuries. Often appearing as a winged infant in artists’ depictions, carrying a bow and a ...

An essay by Marianne Bonz describing the myriad of religious options available in the Roman Empire. Bonz is managing editor of Harvard Theological Review. She received a doctorate from Harvard ...