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This week we’re getting to know the Romans of Britain, or to use Latin, ‘Britannia’. But who were the Romans living and working in Britain at that time? Where had they come from? And how did their way of life fit in with existing British culture? Joining us to answer these questions and more are English Heritage Properties Historian, Dr Andrew Roberts and curator, Cameron Moffett.
                                               
To learn more about life in Roman Britain, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/story-of-england/romans

Episode 136 – Who were the Romans of Britannia?

With Christmas now behind us, we’re joined by Professor of History at the University of Bristol, Ronald Hutton, to look at the origins of some of England’s other winter traditions. Discover the origins of Plough Monday, Wassailing, Mummers’ plays, Valentine’s Day, Shrove Tuesday and Kissing Friday. 
 
For more inspiration for things to do with English Heritage in January, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/top-5-things-to-do-in-january/

Episode 145 - Celebrating England’s post-Christmas winter traditions

This week, we’re continuing our four-part mini-series on Hadrian’s Wall by looking at what life was like for the soldiers stationed at Housesteads Roman Fort in Northumberland. Lying half-way along the wall near Hexham in Northumberland, Housesteads is Britain’s most complete example of a Roman fort. It was built within 10 years of the wall’s initial construction, and for nearly three centuries was able to house 800 infantrymen. Joining us for a march through the history of Housesteads are Senior Properties Historian Paul Pattison and Curator for Hadrian's Wall Dr Frances McIntosh.

To discover more or plan a visit to Housesteads Roman Fort, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/housesteads

Episode 154 - Hadrian's Wall part 2: Life at Housesteads Roman Fort

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV analyst Jane Mangan to discuss the news and events from around the racing world today. In a packed show, they discuss the reappearance of Native Trail, with a contribution from Charlie Appleby, as well as the winners on Day One of the Craven meeting. Nick also catches up with Hugo Palmer, who offers an upbeat bulletin on his Guineas contender Dubawi Legend as well as Greenham hopeful Flaming Rib. Trainer Dave Loughnane joins the show with a positive reaction to Hello You's comeback in the Nell Gwyn and talks about his 525,000 gn purchase at last night's Tattersalls Breeze Up Sale. As the Nick Luck Daily joins forces with MyRacehorse.com to promote shared ownership, Nick talks to managing partner Jules Pittam about the UK and Ireland launch of the popular micro share syndicate, while consignor Marie Harding describes the joy of seeing her alumnus Noble Yeats win the Grand National and JA McGrath joins with Hong Kong news.

Ep 461 - Trail on Trial

Today, we’re back on the northern frontier of the Roman Empire for the third instalment of our Hadrian’s Wall mini-series. Discover what happened to the Wall following the death of Emperor Hadrian in AD 138 and how life along it evolved until the end of Roman rule in Britain. Joining us to pick up the story are Properties Historian Dr Andrew Roberts and curator of Hadrian’s Wall and the North East region Dr Frances McIntosh.

To discover more about Hadrian’s Wall or to plan a visit, go to https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/hadrianswall

Episode 161 - Hadrian’s Wall part 3: evolution and end

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Tom in for Nick and joined by horse racing and snooker broadcaster Rishi Persad to initially reflect on Allaho’s stunning performance in the Punchestown Gold Cup. Cheveley Park Stud’s Chris Richardson joins us to  give his thoughts and also gives an update on Inspiral who now misses this Sunday’s 1000 Guineas. Goff’s Nick Nugent is along to discuss tomorrow’s Punchestown sale after racing and we also have a feature on how Irish Racing and the Irish Prison Service are combining to help with or offender rehabilitation. We have the next instalment from Nick’s Watership Down visit and touch on this year's Kentucky Derby with our friends at In The Money Media and Maze Living.

Ep 472 - All the Superlatives

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Join Cbeebies presenter Maddie Moate on a 12 episode audio tour along Hadrian's Wall as we delve into the lives of the Romans 2000 years ago.

#1: Discover The Wall: About the Wall

This week we’re joined in the studio by two experts on Roman history – English Heritage Properties Historian Dr Andrew Roberts and Curator for the north east Rachel Wilkinson – to reveal what life would have been like for the Roman soldiers stationed and living along Hadrian’s Wall. Discover what garrison life would have been like, how the soldiers coped with the harsh British winters and the artefacts that offers clues to their daily life in our museums today.  

To find out more about Hadrian’s Wall or plan a visit to any of the English Heritage sites along it, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/hadrians-wall

Episode 42 - The final frontier: what life was like for the Romans on Hadrian’s Wall

After Carrawburgh Roman Fort and Temple of Mithras in Northumberland became the latest Hadrian’s Wall site to be cared for by English Heritage, we’re joined by Properties Curator Mark Douglas to discuss the stories of this and the other key forts we look after. Discover what purpose they served, what daily life would have been like for the soldiers stationed at them, the artefacts that have since revealed their secrets and how their stories have been brought to life for visitors today. 
To discover more about the Hadrian’s Wall sites that we look after, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/hadrians-wall/

Episode 53 - On the edge of the Roman Empire: the forts of Hadrian’s Wall

This week we’re heading back the 4th century, when the strength of the Roman Empire was being tested across Europe, including here in Britain. To defend our shores from invaders, the Romans built a series of forts along the coast, which are collectively known as the Saxon Shore Forts. Join us as we interview English Heritage Senior Properties Historian Paul Pattison to find out where they were built, what daily life would have been like at them and what happened to them after the Romans left Britain. 

To discover more about Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/richborough

Episode 64 - Defending the Roman Empire: Richborough and the Saxon Shore Forts

We’re joined by English Heritage properties historian Andrew Roberts and collections curator Frances McIntosh to discuss the story of Chesters Roman Fort on Hadrian’s Wall, which remains the most complete Roman cavalry fort in Britain. Discover what life was like for the men stationed here, the importance of the cavalry and the story of John Clayton, who excavated the fort from 1843 until his death in 1890, helping to save this section of Hadrian’s Wall and unearthing many of the objects on display in the fort’s museum.

To discover more about Chesters Roman Fort or to plan a visit, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/chesters

Episode 82 - Send in the cavalry! The story of Chesters Roman Fort on Hadrian’s Wall

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites, and brings the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year. 

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Episode 42 - The final frontier: what life was like for the Romans on Hadrian’s Wall

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