A bodiless clay head of the Roman god Mercury, discovered in England, has revealed the whereabouts of a previously unknown Roman settlement. Archaeologists found the head at Smallhythe Place, in Kent, ...

Diana is one of the most fascinating figures in Roman mythology, known as the goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, and ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Archaeologists have uncovered an a "incredibly rare" artifact depicting a Roman deity at a site in the United Kingdom.

Archaeologists excavating Smallhythe Place in Kent, the U.K., have discovered the head of a small clay figurine of the Roman god Mercury—an “incredibly rare” find according to experts. This isn’t the ...

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 honored ...

When the Romans first settled in Cologne, they also brought along their religion with them, contributing to a potpourri of gods and traditions. English-speaking tourists come to the west German city ...

Roman gods look familiar for a reason: much of Roman mythology was shaped by Greek influence. This video breaks down the key similarities and differences between major gods like Zeus and Jupiter, Hera ...

Cupid, the ancient Roman god of love, is a universal symbol of Valentine’s Day who has inspired artists for centuries. Often appearing as a winged infant in artists’ depictions, carrying a bow and a ...

The figuring head is of the Roman god Mercury, a messenger god thought to be the equivalent of the Greek god Hermes. Archaeologists excavating a Roman settlement, used between the 1st and the 3rd ...