The Archaeology of Roman Britain (175 posts)

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For posts concerning archeological finds and what they teach about Romano-British history.
Mysterious Y-Shaped Roman structure found in Norfolk, near Venta Icenorum (* Aurelian Junius, Jan 30, 2012 - 21:33 )
A Potpourri of Archaeological Reports (* Aurelian Junius, Jan 15, 2012 - 20:37 )
Archaeologists are looking for Roman Roads in Dorset and at Bannockburn (* Aurelian Junius, Oct 10, 2011 - 20:15 )

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Visiting Roman Sites in Britain Today (8 posts)

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"JustBack" from a Visit to Vindolanda (* Aurelian Junius, Oct 10, 2011 - 20:06 )
Boudicca's Way is getting new signage to make it easier to follow (* Aurelian Junius, Dec 26, 2010 - 21:31 )
Latin is back at Hadrian's Wall (* Aulus Sergius, Dec 13, 2010 - 00:17 )

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The Fashionable Toga: Life in Britannia (51 posts)

Historical Thread ₂ Featured May 6 , 2004
For discussion of all aspects of Romano-British life, religion, and society.
A Stanford archeaologist demonstrates Roman pot-making techniques in Britannia (* Aurelian Junius, Jan 23, 2011 - 11:28 )
hey (* apollous Augustulus, Jul 16, 2008 - 17:40 )
early church (* apollous Augustulus, Apr 20, 2008 - 20:55 )

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From Caesar to Boudicca: The Conquest of Britain (85 posts)

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For discussion of Rome's campaigns in Britain in 55-54 BC (Julius Caesar) and the Conquest of Claudius (43 AD) and Celtic Rebellions of Boudicca and others.
Searching for Boudicca's last battlefield with computerized terrain analysis (* Aurelian Junius, Dec 26, 2010 - 21:50 )
Did Boudicca's Iceni Rebels Also Torch Roman Silchester (Calleva)? (* Aurelian Junius, May 2, 2010 - 22:34 )
Road Builders Find a Grave Filled with Skulls Near Maiden's Castle (* Aurelian Junius, Jun 21, 2009 - 22:43 )

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Rebel Emperors in Britain (15 posts)

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For discussion of would-be Emperors who got their start - or end - by claiming control of Roman Britain.
Thank you, Venutius (* Aurelian Junius, Aug 8, 2010 - 12:06 )
re: Short Article (* Venutius Claudius, Aug 3, 2010 - 20:05 )
A Short Article about Carausius from "The Independent" (* Aurelian Junius, Aug 2, 2010 - 22:35 )

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Books and Webs: Learning Resources (35 posts)

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For recommendations on books and web resources for Roman Britain.
Here's a Review from The Guardian of a New Book on Rome's Frontiers (* Aurelian Junius, Oct 18, 2009 - 19:49 )
The British Museum Mounts a Major Exhibit on the Emperor Hadrian (* Aurelian Junius, May 10, 2009 - 22:28 )
Here's a Review of a New Book on the Antonine Wall . . . (* Aurelian Junius, Feb 10, 2009 - 21:47 )

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Roman Britain in Photographs (3 posts)

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Use this thread for posting your own photographs of sites associated with Roman Britain, or posting links to on-line photographs depicting places in Roman Britain.
Photo Group (* sari Curius, Dec 17, 2008 - 01:42 )
Here's a Flickr Photo Group Focusing on Hadrian's Wall . . . (* Aurelian Junius, Nov 16, 2008 - 14:04 )
Photographs of Roman Britain on the Flickr Photosharing Website (* Aurelian Junius, Jun 15, 2008 - 17:01 )

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The Roman Legacy (30 posts)

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For discussion of Rome's ultimate impact on the island of Britannia.
Romans Credited with Introducing Leeks to Wales (* Aurelian Junius, Sep 28, 2008 - 12:24 )
AIDS More Likely in Britain and Elsewhere ... (* Balbas Scriptor, Sep 5, 2008 - 07:09 )
More on the Romans in Scotland (* Aurelian Junius, Oct 23, 2005 - 09:47 )

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The Roman Province: Government, Law, and Legions (24 posts)

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For all discussions concerning Roman administration of the Province of Britannia and the legions stationed there.
The Governors of Roman Britannia (* Aurelian Junius, Dec 14, 2005 - 22:38 )
The Soldiers of Brittania (* Favonius Cornelius, Sep 17, 2004 - 03:44 )
Hullo, Uncle Fritz! (* Pectinarius Antonius, Jul 12, 2004 - 05:05 )

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Danger and Decline (32 posts)

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For discussion of the impact from the increasing danger from foreign invasion and Rome's faltering powers in Britain in the fourth and fifth centuries, A.D.
Aspects of the Decline (* Demetrios Xanthippos, Mar 2, 2005 - 05:58 )
Re: Understanding Demetrios (* Demetrios Xanthippos, Nov 23, 2004 - 06:08 )
Understanding Demetrios (* Pectinarius Antonius, Nov 20, 2004 - 12:15 )

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From the Fall of Rome to the Saxon Advent (26 posts)

Historical Thread ₀ Featured February 19 , 2004
For discussions of Britain after Rome's fall and until the "Adventus Saxonum," 449 AD
Breddelwyn, Pectinarius (* ClauClau Claudius, Aug 15, 2004 - 11:23 )
Well mused, CCC (* Pectinarius Antonius, Aug 15, 2004 - 07:25 )
Gillian Bradwhaw (* breddelwyn Belgae, Aug 13, 2004 - 12:57 )

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The Britons (20 posts)

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For discussion of the Celtic tribes in Britain before, during, and after Rome's sway.
DNA Archaeology Basics (* Laelia Drusilla Livius, Jun 21, 2004 - 15:16 )
DNA-Archaeology (* Favonius Cornelius, Jun 21, 2004 - 14:02 )
DNA and Archaeology (* Demetrios Xanthippos, Jun 21, 2004 - 13:35 )

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