Hadrian’s Wall

Short History Of...

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🗓️ 2 July 2023

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Nineteen hundred years ago, Hadrian’s Wall was built to defend against the northern tribes, and mark the extent of the Roman empire in Britain. But it also performed functions of trade and communication. Entire communities, of people from all over the Roman Empire, lived and worked in its shadow. But how did the Romans undertake such an extraordinary feat of architecture? What was life like for those who built it? And once the Romans finally decided to abandon it, what role did it play for those who came next? This is a Short History of Hadrian’s Wall. Written by David Jackson. With thanks to archaeologist and museum professional, Lindsay Allason-Jones. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:22.5	It is the year 122 AD.
0:32.0	In his quarters at the Fort of Vindalanda in the north of Britannia,
0:36.2	the camp prefect is writing a letter to his brother.
0:39.8	He dips the metal nib of his stylus into black ink
0:43.0	before scratching his message onto the two wooden tablets
0:46.0	joined at one edge by leather cord.
0:49.9	He takes his time, careful to get all the details down
0:52.7	about the visitors he's expected,
0:54.4	and what an honor it is for him to act as host.
0:57.9	When he's finished writing, the prefect goes out to inspect the camp.
1:02.1	It's a typical cold, gray morning, but it's much busier than usual.
1:07.0	The men he usually commands are the first cohort of tongue reels.
1:11.0	Soldiers drafted in from other conquered lands,
1:13.8	rather than true Romans.
1:16.3	But as he walks, lifting the hem of his cloak from the ubiquitous mud,
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