Events with tag - Religious History

January 1, 514 BC

Temple of Apollo at Delphi

Construction of the fourth and most significant Temple of Apollo at Delphi began in 513 BCE, funded by the Alcmaeonid family. Located on Mount Parnassus, it served as the home of the legendary Oracle of Delphi and became one of ancient Greece's most important religious sanctuaries.

July 25, 315

Arch of Constantine Completion

The Arch of Constantine, Rome's largest triumphal arch, was completed in 315 CE to commemorate Constantine I's victory over Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge. This monumental structure marks the empire's transition from paganism to Christianity.

January 1, 1720

The Great Awakening

A powerful religious revival movement that transformed colonial America, led by Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield, emphasizing personal faith and challenging traditional religious authority while uniting colonies behind a shared spiritual cause.