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The Battle of Watling Street (novella)

This is my first published work of fiction, a short historical Sci-Fi novella and a prequel to my upcoming novel, The Bondage of The Soil. 1st century AD…

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Scientists who attached small double strands of DNA to the outer casing of a rocket discovered it could survive temperatures soaring to more than 1,000 degrees Celsius

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“In the year 1009 A.D., the sun went dark and the moon was seen all blood-red and a great earthquake struck and there fell from the sky with a loud and crashing noise a huge burning torch like a column or a tower. This was followed by the death of many people... More people died than remained alive.” Medieval Art, Renaissance Art, Apocalypse, Illustrations, Illuminated Manuscript, 16th Century, Middle Ages, Watercolor Illustration, The Book

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“In the year 1009 A.D., the sun went dark and the moon was seen all blood-red and a great earthquake struck and there fell from the sky with a loud and crashing noise a huge burning torch like a column or a tower. This was followed by the death of many people... More people died than remained alive.”

In the land of the Romans in the year 73 B.C., a golden ball was seen in the sky, which then came down to the Earth and rolled about and flew back up into the air again, in the direction of the rising sun, so that its great size covered up the sun completely. This was followed by the great Roman war.” Medieval Manuscript, Book Illustration, Ancient Astronomy, Medieval Paintings, Medieval Life, Spiegel Online

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In the land of the Romans in the year 73 B.C., a golden ball was seen in the sky, which then came down to the Earth and rolled about and flew back up into the air again, in the direction of the rising sun, so that its great size covered up the sun completely. This was followed by the great Roman war.”

Horse harness fittings Iron Age, AD 1-100 From Britain Parts of Iron Age chariots or carts At top are decorative plaques. At bottom is a horse bit. On the left is a lynch pin, on the right is a terret, a ring and finally, the small object is a strap union. Ancient Jewelry, Antique Jewelry, Viking Jewelry, Horse Harness, Celtic Culture, Early Middle Ages, Teaching History, Celtic Art, Iron Age

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Horse harness fittings Iron Age, AD 1-100 From Britain Parts of Iron Age chariots or carts At top are decorative plaques. At bottom is a horse bit. On the left is a lynch pin, on the right is a terret, a ring and finally, the small object is a strap union.

The Battle of Watling Street by Margaret McGoverne. A historical science fiction novella. 1st Century, Historian, Romans, Science Fiction, Battle, Sci Fi, Novels, Street, Books

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The Battle of Watling Street by Margaret McGoverne. A historical science fiction novella.

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battle of watling street | boudica was eventually defeated at the battle of watling street

This Iron Age hoard of 32 Gallo-Belgic E gold coins, known as ‘staters’, was found buried in a cow bone during archaeological excavations at Sedgeford, Norfolk in August 2003 [1280x854] Unexplained Mysteries, Gold Bullion, Archaeology, Bones, Cow, Antiques, Norfolk

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This Iron Age hoard of 32 Gallo-Belgic E gold coins, known as ‘staters’, was found buried in a cow bone during archaeological excavations at Sedgeford, Norfolk in August 2003 [1280x854]

Snettisham torcs c.100 BCThe Celtic tribes were a colourful, vibrant fascinating people. Their gold and jewels and rich lands of grain were desired by the Romans who had been at peace with the southern British tribes before the invasion ....Their artwork was intricate and beautiful..... Jewelry Tags, Bridal Jewelry, Princess Cut Diamond Earrings, Celtic Designs, Claddagh, Gold Art

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Snettisham torcs c.100 BCThe Celtic tribes were a colourful, vibrant fascinating people. Their gold and jewels and rich lands of grain were desired by the Romans who had been at peace with the southern British tribes before the invasion ....Their artwork was intricate and beautiful.....

Most Celts lived on farms or in small villages. In the 6th and 5th centuries BCE, Celtic leaders in different parts of Europe built vast hillforts. Later Celts often lived in an oppidum, or fortified town, while in coastal Scotland they built defensive stone towers. Medieval Houses, Fantasy Map, Fantasy World, Course De Chars, Architecture Antique, Ancient Buildings

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Most Celts lived on farms or in small villages. In the 6th and 5th centuries BCE, Celtic leaders in different parts of Europe built vast hillforts. Later Celts often lived in an oppidum, or fortified town, while in coastal Scotland they built defensive stone towers.

Close-up of one of the Torcs from the Snettisham hoard. From The Iron Age Around 75BC Medieval Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry, Historical Artifacts, Ancient Artifacts, Collier Antique

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Close-up of one of the Torcs from the Snettisham hoard. From The Iron Age Around 75BC

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The Battle of Watling Street (novella)

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Roman legionary helmet with brass applique. Mid-I century AD.

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Wroxeter is the site of an old Roman town, Viroconium Cornoviorum, which was the fourth largest capital in Roman Britain. Established in 48AD and growing to a fair size before being abandoned sometime on the 5th or 6th century AD. Wroxeter has the largest intact section of Roman wall in the UK Ancient Ruins, Ancient Greece, American History

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Wroxeter is the site of an old Roman town, Viroconium Cornoviorum, which was the fourth largest capital in Roman Britain. Established in 48AD and growing to a fair size before being abandoned sometime on the 5th or 6th century AD. Wroxeter has the largest intact section of Roman wall in the UK

Verulamium – The Catuvellauni tribe had a settlement named Verlamion. The Romans took it over, granting it the rank of municipium around 50 AD. It was sacked by Boudica’s army and was the site of the martyrdom of the first British martyr saint, St. Albans. Verulamium is sited in the southwest of the modern city of St. Albans. Beautiful Ruins, Beautiful World, Celtic Druids, Roman Theatre, History Projects

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Verulamium – The Catuvellauni tribe had a settlement named Verlamion. The Romans took it over, granting it the rank of municipium around 50 AD. It was sacked by Boudica’s army and was the site of the martyrdom of the first British martyr saint, St. Albans. Verulamium is sited in the southwest of the modern city of St. Albans.

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Retro Brit: What If Boudicca beat Gaius Suetonius Paulinus?

Gaius Suetonius Paulinus – Governor of Britain during the revolt of Boudica. He was assaulting the island of Mona when he received word that Boudica and her followers were on the march and had destroyed Camulodunum. He quickly made terms with the island and marched back to Londinium. However, there was no way to save that city, so he ordered it evacuated. At the Battle of Watling Street, Suetonius was able to defeat and essentially destroy the rebellion. Suetonius was later recalled by Nero. Country Bears, Roman Emperor

Gaius Suetonius Paulinus – Governor of Britain during the revolt of Boudica. He was assaulting the island of Mona when he received word that Boudica and her followers were on the march and had destroyed Camulodunum. He quickly made terms with the island and marched back to Londinium. However, there was no way to save that city, so he ordered it evacuated. At the Battle of Watling Street, Suetonius was able to defeat and essentially destroy the rebellion. Suetonius was later recalled by Nero.

Rocks from space threaten life on Earth! Actually most of those rocks are in the form of tiny meteors and they burn up before hitting the ground. Earth Science, Science And Nature, Science Space, Don Chuy, Space Planets, Carl Sagan, Earth From Space

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Rocks from space threaten life on Earth! Actually most of those rocks are in the form of tiny meteors and they burn up before hitting the ground.

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