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Sprawling Roman-era mosaic — for goddess of luck — found under home, photos show
A sprawling, centuries-old mosaic was recently unearthed in Syria, shedding light onto life under Roman rule. The ancient ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says
Ancient Greek and Roman sculptures were not ... island," Brøns said in her email. (Cult images refer to objects that are worshipped for representing gods.) Brøns is fond of a quote she ...
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The God Jupiter depicted in sculpture
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 ...
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How Roman Emperors Became Gods
This episode explores how Roman rulers transitioned from political leaders to divine figures worshipped across the empire. While earlier episodes focused on Roman and Greek religious roots, we now ...
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The Nine Muses of Greek Mythology and Their Powers
According to ancient writers and Greek mythology, the muses are the sources of inspiration for the arts and knowledge.
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Britannia: The Greek and Roman Roots of Britain’s National Symbol
Britannia is the national symbol of the UK and can be seen across the country on multiple statues or old pound sterling coins ...
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1,700-year-old bust of ancient Greek god found buried in Turkey, photos show
A marble bust of Zeus — the Greek ... the Roman Empire,” according to UNESCO. “They were well-known for virtuoso portrait sculpture and Hellenistic-style statues of gods and Dionysian ...