A Staggering Excavation Has Rewritten the Fall of the Roman Empire
A 13-year archeological excavation has shown that what was once believed a backwater town for the Roman Empire lasted far longer than originally believed. Interamna Lirenas was a thriving town well ...
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Nero to zero: The rise and fall of a brutal Roman emperor
As In Our Time explores the truth behind Nero’s fearsome reputation, we pick out nine key facts about the infamous Roman emperor. When he came to power in 54 AD, the Roman Empire was vast.
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How the Romans conquered Britain
But this was about to change. For around 100 years (a century), the Roman army had been building an empire across Europe. The Romans wanted Britain's precious metals gold, tin and iron – and its ...
An Excavation Has Rewritten the Fall of the Roman Empire
A 13-year archeological excavation has shown that what was once believed a backwater town for the Roman Empire lasted far longer than originally believed.