Historian Reacts - Accuracy of Roman fortifications?

Dr. Adrian Goldsworthy joins us to review movie depictions of Roman fortifications. We have chosen films which span from the 2nd to the 5th centuries to show the evolution frontiers over time, specifically around Hardrian's Wall in Roman Britain. This includes a review of Roman frontier forts, legionary bases, watchtowers, walls, and more. Clips come from the following sources: ~120 AD = "Centurion (2010)" ~140 AD = "The Eagle (2011)" ~400 AD = "King Arthur (2004)" ~460 AD = "The Last Legion (2007)" Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:40 "Centurion" - Northern Garrisons 07:54 "Centurion" - Fate of the 9th Legion 10:39 "Centurion" - Frontier Geopolitics 15:22 "Centurion" - Building Hadrian's Wall 18:49 "The Eagle" - Defending the Frontier 27:28 "The Eagle" - Beyond Hardian's Wall 32:40 "King Arthur" - Threats of the Late Empire 39:43 "King Arthur" - Major Invasions 43:57 "King Arthur" - Attacks on Hadrian's Wall 48:15 "The Last Legion" - 5th Century Frontier #history #reaction #rome