The British History Podcast

This podcast explores the governorship of Agricola, the strategy to conquer Britannia, battles against the Britons, and the aftermath of the rebellion. It also discusses the effects of Romanization in Britannia during Agricola's rule.

Explore the negative impact of Roman occupation on the Britons, the devastating effects of Roman conquest, false belief in client kingdoms, political situation in Britannia, and the conquest of Northern Wales by Agricola.

Boudica's rebellion in ancient Britain, her army's focus on looting and sacking cities, brutal acts committed by the Britons, Boudica and Suetonius' speeches, intense battle between the Romans and Britons during Boudica's Rebellion.

This podcast episode explores the story of Boudica, a famous warleader in British history. It delves into the tensions between Rome and Britannia, the mistreatment of Britons by the Romans, and the conditions that led to Boudica's rebellion. It also discusses Boudica's army marching towards Camelot Dunham and the aftermath of the brutal assault. The episode concludes with the continuing struggle of the Britons against Roman presence on the island.

This episode covers the years 54 CE to 60 CE and the major characters are… Cartimandua, Queen of the Brigantes and unhappy wife Venutius, King of the Brigantes and unhappy Husband and Gaius Suetonius Paulinus, governor of Britannia… and probably unhappy as well. There is a new Emperor ruling over Rome. What impact will this […] The post 9 – Suetonius, Part-Time Mountain-Climber and Full-Time Jerk. first appeared on The British History Podcast.

This episode will cover the years 42 to 54 CE The main characters will be… Caractacus, leader of the British resistance and exiled king of the Catuvellauni. Aulus Plautius, the general who took Britannia for Emperor Claudius Publius Ostorius Scapula, a Roman governor of Britannia Cartimandua, Queen of the Brigante and Venutius, King of the […] The post 8 – Caractacus, the Home-Wrecker first appeared on The British History Podcast.

This episode covers the invasion of Britannia in 42 CE by emperor Claudius. The major characters we’ll be talking about today are… Emperor Claudius – Emperor of Rome and man in need of a serious PR campaign. Aulus Plautius – His General, and the man tasked with invading Britannia. Vespasian – Leader of the Second […] The post 7 – The Claudian Invasion of Britannia first appeared on The British History Podcast.

We are rocking through about 100 years of history… from about 54 BCE to 42 CE, and we will cover the events that eventually lead to the Roman Occupation of Britannia. The major characters of this episode will be…. Octavius Augustus – the First Emperor of Rome Caligula – one of Rome’s more colorful Emperors. […] The post 6 – The Heir of Caligula and the Son of Commius first appeared on The British History Podcast.

A storm rages across the Channel, mirroring the chaos brewing in Britannia. Caesar, Rome’s golden boy, returns with a vengeance, his legions thirsting for conquest. But this time, the Britons are ready. A cunning warrior king unites the tribes, whispering promises of freedom in the face of Roman might. Alliances shift like desert sands, betrayals […] The post 5 – The Island at the Edge of the World – Part 3 first appeared on The British History Podcast.

Caesar’s Britannia invasion was a disaster with a victory party! Storms raged, chariots thundered, and near-annihilation loomed as Caesar battled Britons, only to escape with hostages and a twenty-day Roman rave. Though he achieved barely nothing, his PR machine spun the chaos into epic success, proving that even botched invasions could be a hit in […] The post 4 – The Island at the Edge of the World – Part 2 first appeared on The British History Podcast.