(The Conversation) — A Vatican declaration, the “Infinite Dignity,” has brought renewed attention to how religions define and interpret gender and gender roles. Approved by the pope on March 25, 2024, ...

People have worshipped god since the beginning of recorded time. Some have been demigods, or half-human, or semi-divine.

(The Conversation) — There may have been fear of gender-diverse people in the ancient world, but they played a crucial role. In Rome, they were viewed as vital to the city’s safety. (The Conversation) ...

An open-air museum was built on the site of an ancient Roman estate in Stein, Germany. Screengrab from Römisches Freilichtmuseum's Facebook post During the first century, the area of modern-day ...

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The Romans gave Europe its first taste of a common culture—and awe-inspiring art. The Romans gave Europe its first taste of a common culture—and awe-inspiring art. From its groundbreaking architecture ...