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 ...

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

A marble statue of Hermes from the Roman Imperial Period was found during ... as the messenger of Zeus and the fastest of the gods. He is portrayed holding a caduceus (staff) in his left hand ...