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Historian and author celebrating the endless wonders of the classical world. My book 'Moneta: A History of Ancient Rome in Twelve Coins' is OUT NOW.

Sep 23, 2020, 5 tweets

Okay, colour me intrigued.. a new show dramatising the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest in 9 AD.
“Barbarians” streaming 23 October | Official Teaser | Netflix via @YouTube

Although releasing this on Augustus’ birthday is a definite low-blow! (English Subtitle Trailer) 👇

Gaetano Aronica as VARUS, Laurence Rupp as ARMINIUS

Almost like it was planned - today they announce the discovery of Roman armour from the proposed site of the battle at Kalkriese. And a new style of early ‘lorica segmentata’ no less! Check out the reconstruction.. google.co.uk/amp/s/www.br.d…

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