Aired Monday March 25,
10:00pm - 11:00pmon BBC Four HD
Mars Uncovered: Ancient God of War
Bettany Hughes investigates the enduring relationship between warfare and worship, by following the trail through time of the ancient god of war, Mars. She begins in Carthage, site of one of the most significant and bloodiest victories in the history of the Roman Empire and explores the vital role of Mars in Rome's imperial expansion. Visiting the British Museum, Bettany sees, at first hand, the earliest known evidence of human warfare.
- Category
- Documentary / History / Special
- Original air date
- 2019-03-25
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