Vesta, which is named after the Roman goddess of home and hearth (more about that in a minute), came about as a result of the June 2023 closure of 12-year-old Vintage 1891. "From the get-go ...

Vesta is the Roman goddess of the hearth and home. photoguns – stock.adobe.com Named for the virgin Roman goddess of hearth, home and family whose symbol was the perpetual flame, the asteroid ...

Vesta was the native Roman goddess of the fireplace and the six virgins tended the sacred fire, baked sacred salt cakes (mola salsa) and oversaw the care of sacred objects in the temple.

An asteroid discovered over 200 years ago which is roughly the size of Germany would have catastrophic consequences for life on Earth if it ever hit the planet.

Many gods were believed to have taken part in the founding of Rome. All were consulted and honored to make sure that the actions of the state met with divine approval. Roman religion was split in ...