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Hadrian's Wall: Rome's Northern Frontier and the Wall That Defined Britain
In this episode of The Story of Italy, Lucas and Luna travel to the edge of the Roman Empire to explore Hadrian's Wall — the massive fortification that stretched 73 miles across northern Britain. Built on the orders of Emperor Hadrian in AD 122, this wall was more than just a barrier; it was a statement of Roman power, engineering genius, and imperial policy. Lucas unpacks the wall's construction, its purpose, and the lives of the soldiers who manned it. He reveals how the wall was not simply a defensive line but a customs post, a symbol of Roman civilization, and a psychological…
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