(Vickers still exists as an armored-vehicle maker.) The Vulcan—its name borrowed from the Roman god of fire—was created by A.V. Roe, outside Manchester, under the direction of master designer ...

The Vulcan - the God of Fire and metalwork in Roman mythology - is poised at 200ft in the sky on top of the Town Hall. Once ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sitting on top of Red Mountain, the Vulcan statue watches over Birmingham, Alabama. Learn more about this unique Iron Man statue here. Why does Birmingham have an Iron Man statue? It’s not the ...