Grand Valley professor featured on History Channel

ALLENDALE, Mich. — A Grand Valley State University anthropology professor will be a featured expert on a History Channel series about ancient battles and warriors.

“Battles BC” premieres Monday, March 9, at 9 p.m. on the History Channel. Mark Schwartz, assistant professor of anthropology, will be a featured expert every Monday night for eight weeks after the premiere.

“Battles BC” will showcase leaders from the ancient world in some of the greatest conflicts in history. The eight-part series will explore the strategies, tactics, and weapons used by commanders such as Hannibal, David, Caesar, Alexander, Moses and Joshua.

“I’ve seen versions of the show and it looks entertaining,” said Schwartz. “The show uses a graphic style comparable to the hit feature film ‘300.’ I like to tell people it’s ‘Ken Burns meets Conan the Barbarian.’ Some of the production was done in Michigan because of the great tax incentives Michigan has for film producers.”

Schwartz has been featured on the History Channel in the past. In 2005, he was interviewed for the show “Bible Battles.”

For more information contact Mark Schwartz at (616) 331-8518.