The Altar: Sacred Space of Offering and Prayer
Discover the Roman altar’s role in worship, sacrifice, and daily devotion — a sacred link between mortals and the gods.
The Laurel Wreath: Symbol of Triumph and Immortality
Explore the laurel wreath’s meaning in Roman culture — from myth and religion to imperial power and eternal glory.
Cupid: God of Love and Desire
Learn about Cupid, Roman god of love and desire, whose golden arrows inspired passion, beauty, and eternal union.
Vulcan: God of Fire and the Forge
Discover Vulcan, Roman god of fire and craftsmanship, whose divine forge shaped weapons, art, and the spirit of invention.
The Fall of Tarpeia: Treachery, Punishment, and the Law of the City
Tarpeia’s betrayal and death on the Capitoline become Rome’s warning against treachery and a lesson in civic law and memory.
Aeneas and the Journey to Italy: From Ruins to Destiny
Follow Aeneas from the fall of Troy to Italy, where duty, prophecy, and war shape Rome’s founding mission.
The Ludi Romani: Games in Honor of Jupiter
Discover the Ludi Romani, Rome’s grand festival of games and rituals held each September to honor Jupiter, king of the gods.
The Thunderbolt: Symbol of Jupiter’s Power
Explore the thunderbolt’s role as Jupiter’s divine weapon and symbol of power, justice, and cosmic order in Roman mythology.
Diana: Goddess of the Moon and the Hunt
Meet Diana, Roman goddess of the moon and the hunt, protector of women and symbol of freedom, purity, and nature’s balance.