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Roman Temple to Mars Unearthed Beneath Forest Floor

Archaeologists found the temple dedicated to the Roman god of war under woodland in Europe; the trees have declined to comment.

On air: Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger on BBN Tonight
Published 10:19 PM ET, Saturday, October 10, 2026

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First reported by Newser: “Roman Temple to Mars Unearthed Beneath Forest Floor”.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 10:19 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger.

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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorArchaeologists have unearthed a Roman temple to Mars, the god of war, beneath a forest floor in Europe.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorTwo thousand years, and the trees never mentioned it.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSquatters. Rent-free for centuries.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe god of war, Hank. Not a tenant.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorStill owes back rent. Rex, does Mars have a fantasy team?

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