Gods, kings and numbers are involved What’s in a name? Have you ever wondered about the origins of month names? Some months, ...

Jupiter is known as the king of gods in Roman mythology and, at the time of their empire, was the ultimate symbol of power, authority, and divine rule. Referred to as Jupiter Optimus Maximus ...

In particular, the twelve greatest gods and goddesses in the Roman state religion – called the di consentes – paralleled the gods of Greek mythology.

Archaeologists unearthed a well-preserved statue of the Roman god Hercules during excavations at a site in Greece's ancient city of Philippi.

Archaeologists uncover a centuries-old Hermes statue in a well-preserved condition in an ancient Roman sewer in Bulgaria, revealing historic secrets.

‘Spectacular’ statue of Triton, son of Roman god Neptune, discovered in the UK, researchers said. It was found in unused container ...

Learn about about Roman beliefs, gods and practices, with this BBC Bitesize Scotland History guide for learners at 2nd Level studying People, Past Events and Societies in CfE.

While we’re talking about Jupiter, it’s fun to remember that scientists named most of the planet’s moons after the god Jupiter’s lovers in Roman mythology.

Bulgarian archaeologists stumbled upon unexpected treasure this week during a dig in an ancient Roman sewer — a well-preserved, marble statue depicting the Greek god Hermes. The discovery of the ...

A Roman column from the 2nd century with a statue of Jupiter on top Image: akg-images/Bildarchiv Steffens/picture alliance "The Romans ultimately had a very open system, as far as religion was ...