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 ...

March is named for Mars, the Roman god of war, because spring was the time of year that military battles resumed after the winter. ◼️ Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday, is the ...