The Augustus of Prima Porta, 1st century AD, depicting Augustus, the first Roman emperor

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

The Great Fire London, 1666.

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