The word 'volcano' comes from the Roman God Vulcan. Vulcan, the God of Fire, was worshiped every year on a day called Vulcanalia. Ironically, the actual eruption happened the day after Vulcanalia.

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 ...

From its perch atop Sheffield Town Hall, a seven-foot-high bronze sculpture of Vulcan has watched over the city for 128 years ...

The Vulcan statue, a tribute to Birmingham’s booming iron and steel industry with a depiction of the Roman god of fire and forge, was created for the city’s exhibition at the 1904 World’s ...

Overlooking the city of Birmingham is a bearded man that pays homage to Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and forge. The largest cast iron statue in the world, Vulcan is a reminder of the city's iron ...

Manufacturers A V Roe & Co (Avro) named the aircraft 'Vulcan' after the Roman god of fire. The plane initially carried the UK's first nuclear weapon, the Blue Danube gravity bomb, and was equipped ...