The story of King Arthur has captivated people for centuries, but is there a grain of truth in the legend? Now before everyone gets all bent out of shape, these are theories that are grounded in research. I am not trying to prove the romanticized versions of the Arthur stories that came from medieval times […]
Tag: Roman Britain
Search for the Tomb of Boudicca
After Richard III was found in a parking lot, there has been a bonanza for finding the final resting places of the monarchs of Britain. To round out the series on Boudicca, it seems a natural progression to discuss where her tomb is located. (For more on Boudicca, please see this post: http://www.historynaked.com/boudiccas-revolt/ ) Reports are […]
Boudicca’s Revolt
Things seemed to be going well in Britain after the conquest, for the Romans that is. However, if you were a member of a native tribe, things could be tricky indeed, even if you promised to play ball with the invaders. (For more on the invasion, please see this post: http://www.historynaked.com/claudian-invasion-britain/ ) The king of the […]
Claudian Invasion of Britain
Written on November 5, 2015 by ER at 1:29 PM | 1
England, ER, Northern Europe, Rome, Southern Europe
England, ER, Northern Europe, Rome, Southern Europe
The Romans had been lusting after Britain for quite some time. Julius Caesar had made two passes according to Dio Cassius in 55 and 54 BCE, but did not make much headway. The first only established a beachhead, but the second established a king friendly to Rome. However, Caesar had bigger fish to fry and […]