Rome Arrives With Legions

In AD 43, Rome began its serious conquest of Britain. The Romans pushed inland, built a province, and made Camulodunum their capital.

Roman Britain and Boudicca

Then a Queen Set Cities on Fire

In AD 60, Boudicca led a revolt that burned Camulodunum, Londinium, and Verulamium to the ground. One fire in London was so intense it left melted red clay beneath the streets.

Roman Britain and Boudicca