Rome’s First Footprint in Britain – The 43 AD Campaign of Claudius

This episode looks at Claudius’s decision to invade Britain, the military and logistical arrangements of the Roman legions, and how contemporary accounts, archaeological evidence, and later chroniclers have shaped our understanding. We also consider why the invasion left a lasting infrastructure legacy yet remained contested among scholars regarding its broader impact on native societies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices