About 2,000 years ago, Iron Age worshippers built a thick-walled sanctuary near the ancient city of Doliche in Southeast Turkey. Later, followers of Jupiter Dolichenus—a sort of fusion deity created ...

We know that the ancient Greeks had a massively entertaining sets of gods and goddesses. So it’s no wonder that when Rome conquered Greece, they replaced their own dull pantheon with renamed versions ...

Explore the complex religious life of ancient Rome, where religion played a vital role. Explore the complex religious life of ancient Rome, where religion played a vital role in the political, social, ...

Next Sunday is the festival of All Saints’ Day, a day rich in history. In the Protestant world, the eve of All Saints is the day on which Martin Luther is said to have nailed his famous 95 Theses to ...

Jupiter, named after the king of Roman gods, symbolizes wisdom, generosity, and growth. In Indian astrology, it represents wisdom, growth, and fortune, influencing education, spirituality, and ...