Tag: roman legions
What Made The Ancient Roman Empire So Successful? | Metropolis | Timeline
Rome would never have made it into the history books without the backing of its huge military apparatus. The life and the incredible luxury the ancient city of over a million inhabitants enjoyed was only made possible through the exploitation of its colon...
The Grim Truth Behind The Massacre of 20,000 Roman Soldiers | Lost Legions of Varus | Odyssey
The Lost Legions Of Varus explores the flaws in Roman imperial policy, as well as the fralities of the human condition – factors both relevant in understanding the reasons behind the massacre in the Teutoberg forest. Odyssey is your journey into the world...
The Mystery Of The Vanished Roman Legion | The Ninth | Timeline
In this first episode, Tristan Hughes tracks the history of the Ninth Legion across the British Isles. From its arrival in Britain during the Claudian Invasion to a dice with death in the Scottish midlands and the last time it is mentioned in history. Fea...