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 ...

The red planet Mars, named for the Roman god of war, has long been an omen in the night sky. And in its own way, the planet’s rusty red surface tells a story of destruction. Billions of years ...

Have you ever wondered how Earth got its name? The other nearby planets were all named for Roman gods and goddesses, which ...

Cold, dark and distant, it was named after the Roman god of the underworld. In Greek mythology, the corresponding god is Hades. The planet's existence had first been suspected more than 30 years ...

The chorus of this song makes the link between the many deities of Roman mythology and the planets in the night sky – Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Mercury, etc. Mercury’s ‘Mystery Tour’ takes ...