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Did paganism really die after the Roman Empire?

It is often said that paganism disappeared after the rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire. But the reality was far more complex. Even in the late 5th century, pagan communities still existed ...

Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius: The only surviving larger-than-life-size statue of a pagan Roman emperor — a rarity that Michelangelo refurbished

A bronze statue of a Roman emperor on horseback. Where it is from: Rome, Italy. When it was made: Circa A.D. 1 ...
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Archaeologists’ Pagan Temple Find Challenges History of Roman Christianity

A team of archaeologists has uncovered the ruins of an ancient pagan temple from the Roman period in Italy. The temple was found during excavations in the ancient hilltop town of Spello, which is ...