This article questions the oft quoted parallels between Mithraism and Christianity that have led to so much deliberation on whether Christianity is a re-branded version of Mithraic beliefs.

A brief guide to who was the Roman soldier's god Mithras and the history of this eastern deity.

Uncover the truth about the Wicker Man and its historical origins. Explore the myths and realities surrounding the Wicker Man's use.

Was Constantine I, known as the Great, the first Roman Emperor to openly profess Christianity.

We have been celebrating a mid-winter festival for millennia, but have you ever wondered where Christmas comes from?

Depending on who you choose to believe, the saintly George is variously thought to be a martyr who defied Emperor Diocletian’s “persecution” of the Christians, an early Christian Bishop, or a disgraced supplier of dodgy pork to the Roman army.