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14 – The Mystery of the Ninth Legion

The British History Podcast

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The Mystery of the Ninth Legion

This chapter explores various pieces of evidence and theories surrounding the disappearance of the ninth legion in ancient Rome. It discusses the construction of a gate in York referencing the ninth legion, the finding of tombstones and inscriptions belonging to the legion, and the discovery of tiles stamped by the ninth legion. The chapter delves into different theories about the legion's fate and raises questions about its presence in certain locations.

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