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The Romans occupied Britain for more than 350 years and some big names graced the British isles, from Caesar, Hadrian, and Septimius Severus. However, who was the very first Roman to conquer Britain? Think it sounds like an easy question? Let’s find out! Join Louise Quick who, with the help of the public and Ancient Roman historian Dr. Simon Elliot, is determined to uncover the first Roman to conquer Britain.

Who Was the First Roman to Conquer Britain? is presented by History Hit. Its listed runtime is 41 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

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Title
Who Was the First Roman to Conquer Britain?
Category
Society
Runtime
41 minutes
Language
English
Publisher
History Hit

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