500. The Roman Conquest of Britain: The Empire Strikes Back (Part 2)

The Rest Is History

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🗓️ 2 October 2024

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Viewed as an idiot by those around him, Claudius felt the need to prove himself. In the century since Caesar had invaded Britain, the mythology surrounding the island had taken hold in Roman imaginations. Stories of sea monsters, terrifying Druids, and human sacrifice by barbarians, instilled fear into the imperial legions. But Claudius was determined, and launched a two-pronged attack on the southeastern coast to immortalise his name as a victor. Accompanied by German mercenaries, Roman soldiers forced their way across the Medway in Kent and headed up the Thames to London. British elites had two options: resist or collaborate… Join Tom and Dominic as they piece together, coin by Roman coin, how Claudius conquered Britain in 43 AD. _______ LIVE SHOWS *The Rest Is History LIVE at the Royal Albert Hall* Tom and Dominic, accompanied by a live orchestra, take a deep dive into the lives and times of two of history’s greatest composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven. *The Rest Is History LIVE in the U.S.A.* If you live in the States, we've got some great news: Tom and Dominic will be performing throughout America in November, with shows in San Francisco, L.A., Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Boston and New York. Tickets on sale now at TheRestIsHistory.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Anouska Lewis Editor: Aaliyah Akude Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:44.0	Restrictions apply for certain countries. Meanwhile, away from Rome, a highly respected senator by the name of Aulus Plautius embarked on an expedition against Britain.
1:06.0	For a certain native of the island called Bericus, who had been forced into exile by a coup against him, had persuaded Claudius to send an army against the Britons.
1:17.0	So it was that Plautius prepared to launch his invasion,
1:21.0	but when he commanded his soldiers to embark and set sail from Gaul, they refused.
1:27.3	The reason for this was the dread they felt at the thought of undertaking a campaign beyond the limits of the known world,
1:35.0	and they remained in a state of open mutiny until Narcissus, one of Claudius's former slaves
1:41.0	who had been sent to their camp by the Emperor, climbed up onto the tribunal
1:46.0	and sought to address them. At this, they became so indignant that they would not allow
1:51.2	narcissists to say a single word until suddenly as one
1:55.6	they began to chant the phrase I owe Saturnalia for as everyone knows slaves dress up as
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