The red planet Mars, named for the Roman god of war, has long been an omen in the night sky. And in its own way, the planet’s rusty red surface tells a story of destruction. Billions of years ...

Dated this 23rd day of August in the Consulship of Glabrio and Homulus'. The Roman god of war 'Mars' has been linked to a similar Rhenish god 'Lenus' and in turn linked to 'Ocelus', an exclusively ...

Archaeologists in France have discovered dozens of Roman-era graves of men who were buried with "curse tablets," at least one of which was written in an extinct language. Excavations underneath an ...

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 ...

Jupiter is known as the king of gods in Roman mythology and, at the time of their empire, was the ultimate symbol of power ..

ANITA: What other Roman gods were there? MUM: The Romans had HUNDREDS of gods. The soldiers want to fight well? Pray to the god of war, Mars. Travelling at night, through the country side and ...

Dated this 23rd day of August in the Consulship of Glabrio and Homulus'. The Roman god of war 'Mars' has been linked to a similar Rhenish god 'Lenus' and in turn linked to 'Ocelus', an exclusively ...