The Secrets Of Antonine Wall: The Sequel To Hadrians Wall | Our History

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Series in which historian Bettany Hughes and Ben Robinson presents a unique look at Britain's past by taking to the air and unlocking secrets hidden in the landscape. Subscribe to Our History: https://bit.ly/3v5mKBG In this edition, they head to Scotland to discover that the Romans did not stop at Hadrian's Wall, but pushed deeper north to build the most heavily fortified border in the whole of their empire. The Antonine Wall is a piece of Roman history that many have never heard of. As the stunning aerial photography reveals, this 40-mile long fortification is perhaps the finest Roman frontier ever, lying 100 miles north of the more famous wall built by Hadrian. Using the evidence gathered by Ben's eye in the sky, Bettany pieces together the remarkable story of an emperor's lust for glory and the sequence of events that caused this remarkable feat of construction to be abandoned after just 20 years. This film was first broadcast: 21 Nov 2014 Watch More Documentaries Our Life - https://bit.ly/3A8xRMJ Our History - https://bit.ly/3rUpdhL Our World - https://bit.ly/3ftuckM Our Stories - https://bit.ly/3ynfFyk Our Taste - bit.ly/3OZoDcV Start your journey of discovery with Our History, as we bring you eye-opening documentaries and educational programmes about our world history. We will guide you through awe-inspiring events from our past and help you get a deeper understanding of current affairs and global events that have shaped the world we live in today. Content distributed by ITV Studios.