Historian Reacts - Accuracy of Roman fortifications?

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Published on January 3, 2025 2:12:01 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7W9BWtHZDs

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Dr. Adrian Goldsworthy joins us to review movie depictions of Roman fortifications. We have chosen films which span from the 2nd to the 5th centuries to show the evolution frontiers over time, specifically around Hardrian's Wall in Roman Britain. This includes a review of Roman frontier forts, legionary bases, watchtowers, walls, and more.

Clips come from the following sources:
~120 AD = "Centurion (2010)"
~140 AD = "The Eagle (2011)"
~400 AD = "King Arthur (2004)"
~460 AD = "The Last Legion (2007)"

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:40 "Centurion" - Northern Garrisons
07:54 "Centurion" - Fate of the 9th Legion
10:39 "Centurion" - Frontier Geopolitics
15:22 "Centurion" - Building Hadrian's Wall
18:49 "The Eagle" - Defending the Frontier
27:28 "The Eagle" - Beyond Hardian's Wall
32:40 "King Arthur" - Threats of the Late Empire
39:43 "King Arthur" - Major Invasions
43:57 "King Arthur" - Attacks on Hadrian's Wall
48:15 "The Last Legion" - 5th Century Frontier

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