The month of June is named after the Roman Goddess Juno, who’s just a copy of Greek Hera – right? Not quite. There’s a lot of history wrapped up in the name, Juno.
Richard III’s Scoliosis Revealed: Twisted Spine, Not Hunchback
May 30, 2014 by 1 Comment
Shakespeare portrayed Richard III as an ungainly hunchback. The King’s skeleton, however, reveals scoliosis in a well-balanced and healthy individual.
The Nature of the Roman Gods: Greek Influences or True Originals?
May 21, 2014 by 1 Comment
Romans borrowed their gods’ personalities from Greek or earlier predecessors, but the original gods predated the influence of deities from Greece.
Bunnies, Eggs, and Goddesses: Is Easter a Pagan or a Christian Festival?
April 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Goddess “Eostre,” pagan symbols, and the Christian holiday are at odds with one another; is Easter a melding of pagan and Christian celebrations?
The Destruction of Herculaneum: Vesuvius Claimed More Than One Victim
April 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Experts chart the story of how Vesuvius destroyed Herculaneum in its archaeological remains, showing how they differ from nearby Pompeii.
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