EPISODE · Sep 12, 2026 · 15 MIN

Hadrian’s Wall: Life on Rome’s Northern Frontier

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

This episode traces the real story behind Hadrian’s Wall – from its 122‑AD construction by Roman legions to the everyday life of soldiers and local Britons in the frontier forts. It looks at how customs, trade, and cultural exchange operated along the wall, the changing fortunes of the frontier as Rome withdrew, and the lasting impact on medieval and modern Britain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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