What the Romans Did for Us

tv show

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6 total episodes

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1 seasons

First Aired November 06, 2000

Overview

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?"

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Invasion

Season 1 - Episode 2 - 0h 0m

Air Date

November 13, 2000

Overview

When the Roman army invaded Britain in force in the spring of AD 43, they brought with them technology that must have astonished the native Celts. To begin with the Roman weapons were far better - they had good swords, spears, and several machines to throw missiles.