
The British History Podcast 14 – The Mystery of the Ninth Legion
Aug 8, 2011
This podcast discusses the mystery of the disappearance of the Ninth Legion in ancient Rome. It explores evidence, theories, and historical inaccuracies in films. The chapter also covers the legion's campaigns in Britannia and their involvement in treaties and civil wars. The fate of the Ninth Legion during an attack by the Caledonians is examined, along with various pieces of evidence and theories surrounding their disappearance. The podcast raises questions about the legion's presence in certain locations and delves into the discovery of tombstones and inscriptions belonging to the legion.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Retirement of Agricula and Domitian's Strategy
02:06 • 2min
Demilitarization and Development
03:41 • 6min
The Mystery of the Disappearance of the 9th Legion
09:31 • 7min
The Ninth Legion's Activities in Britannia
16:38 • 2min
The Fate of the Ninth Legion and the Caledonian Resistance
18:59 • 3min
The Mystery of the Ninth Legion
22:00 • 21min
