What the Romans Did for Us — Season 1, Episode 5: Edge of Empire
Documentary • 23 min • 1 season, 6 episodes • ★ 8.0/10
Episode synopsis
Hart-Davis visits Hadrian's Wall and demonstrates how communications were the key to the success of the Roman military machine.
About What the Romans Did for Us
What the Romans Did for Us, is a 2000 BBC documentary series "looking at the innovations and inventions brought to Britain by the Romans". The title of the programme is derived from the cult movie Monty Python's Life of Brian, referencing the famous scene where the People's Front of Judea discuss "What have the Romans done for us?"