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

MUM: Many gods! Imagine… Back in 150 AD a group of Roman soldiers are going on a dangerous mission, north of the Antonine Wall into enemy territory. They need all the luck they can get so they ...

Many gods were believed to have taken part in the founding of Rome. All were consulted and honored to make sure that the actions of the state met with divine approval. Roman religion was split in ...

He was one of the most important gods around. After all, who else could give you health? Read more about religions in the Roman Empire in this essay by Marianne Bonz.

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

All readings may be done in English. Note that the list assumes that you will devote most of your effort to literary sources. If you wish to devote substantial time to art and archaeology as sources ...

When the Roman Empire began collapsing, Christianity prevailed and the Roman Catholic Church kept its territories together.