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Hadrian's Wall

122 CE 3 min read · 5 min listen

Rome decides Britain north of a certain line is just not worth it and builds a 73-mile wall to keep the Picts out. Still standing.

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The Roman Empire was flexing its power across the known world, extending its reach like a well-oiled machine. By the time we hit 122 CE, Rome had already conquered most of Britain. But the farther north they went, the more they realized they were facing some serious resistance.

Enter the Picts, a fierce group of tribes who were not about to roll out the red carpet for these Roman invaders. The Romans had to make a choice: keep pushing north into the wilds of Caledonia or draw a line in the sand—or rather, a wall on the land.

This wall, later known as Hadrian's Wall, was the brainchild of Emperor Hadrian himself. A defensive masterpiece, it stretched an impressive 73 miles across the northern expanse of Britain, marking the edge of the Roman world.

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Key Takeaways

Hadrian's Wall was a massive Roman construction project, spanning 73 miles across Britain.
It wasn't just a wall; it was a symbol of Roman strength and strategic boundary.
The wall marked the edge of the Roman Empire, separating it from the untamed north.
Hadrian's Wall witnessed centuries of history and remains a lasting legacy of Roman engineering.
It still stands today as a reminder of the empire's once-vast reach and influence.

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What happened during Hadrian's Wall?

Rome decides Britain north of a certain line is just not worth it and builds a 73-mile wall to keep the Picts out. Still standing. This event took place 122 CE. History Tea retells it as an immersive audio experience with cinematic narration so you can listen anywhere.

When did Hadrian's Wall happen?

Hadrian's Wall took place 122 CE. Rome decides Britain north of a certain line is just not worth it and builds a 73-mile wall to keep the Picts out. Still standing. You can listen to the full retelling with immersive narration on the History Tea app.

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Hadrian's Wall

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