A gigantic frieze has just been discovered in Pompeii. Richly coloured, it depicts a wealth of information about the mysterious rituals surrounding the god Bacchus.

Aside from the spirits, worshipped privately at home, the Romans had a large number of public gods. Many gods were believed to have taken part in the founding of Rome. All were consulted and ...

Italian officials are trying to identify a young woman who was filmed kissing, humping, and grinding against a statue of Bacchus, the God of wine and sensuality, in Florence over the weekend.