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Reconstructing the Roman Religion of Mithras

Matthew McCarty explores the cult worship of the ancient Persian god Mithras.

Aired 05/29/2019 | Rating TV-G

University Place

Reconstructing the Roman Religion of Mithras

Special | 50m 18sVideo has Closed Captions

Matthew McCarty explores the cult worship of the ancient Persian god Mithras.

Matthew McCarty, assistant professor of Roman Archaeology at the University of British Columbia, explores the cult which followed the ancient Persian god Mithras two thousand years ago. McCarty delves into archaeological evidence to create a better understanding of the religion.

Aired 05/29/2019 | Rating TV-G

University Place is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin

University Place is made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

University Place

Reconstructing the Roman Religion of Mithras

Special | 50m 18sVideo has Closed Captions

Matthew McCarty, assistant professor of Roman Archaeology at the University of British Columbia, explores the cult which followed the ancient Persian god Mithras two thousand years ago. McCarty delves into archaeological evidence to create a better understanding of the religion.

Aired 05/29/2019 | Rating TV-G

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