Dies lustricus – day of purification
Dies lustricus (“day of purification”) was a Roman rite that was carried out for newborns. In the case of girls, it was carried out on the eighth day of birth, and for boys on the ninth.
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Curiosities of ancient Rome (Faith)
Faith is a collection of curiosities about the beliefs, cults, and religious practices of ancient Rome. This category includes lesser-known facts, interesting details, and anecdotes related to Roman gods, rituals, priesthood, and places of worship, revealing the spiritual dimension of life in the Roman Empire.
Crucifixion was used in Rome
Crucifixion was an extremely common form of punishment and torture, especially in cases of treason or non-citizenship. When a Roman citizen committed a crime, he was sentenced to exile or fined. A non-citizen, on the other hand, was subjected to the penalty of crucifixion even for minor theft.
How was Christ crucified?
When most Christians believe that Jesus died on two piles shaped in form of a cross, the truth can be completely different. Early Christians left various accounts.
