War and diplomacy on Rome’s northern frontier
Resource type
Lecture
Creator (person)
Hunter, Fraser
Abstract
The Roman army provided the muscle for the most powerful empire in the ancient world. But this empire met its limits. The fearsome legions tried three times to conquer Scotland, and three times they withdrew. This epic tale of war and diplomacy, of advance and retreat, of divide and rule, of pitched battles and guerrilla warfare, conflict and collaboration.
From Celtic art to silver coins, from Roman armour to Pictish jewellery, the impact of the Roman World on what is now known as Scotland was fundamental and far reaching. Dr Fraser Hunter, Principal Curator of Iron Age and Roman Archaeology - National Museum of Scotland , will look across Scotland, putting finds from this area in to the bigger picture
Event title
War and Diplomacy on Rome's Northern Frontier
Publisher
Gartmore Heritage Society
Rights statement
In Copyright