Space rocks do pose a threat to life here on Earth, but fortunately most of them that hit us are very small.

Roman Helmet - Antica

2 posts published by Daughter RavynStar on February 3, 2012

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

Map of Roman roads in Britain

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.

We take a look at the ruined reminders of the Romans' time in Britain.

Rulers of the British Isles and Ireland

"Legionary 1st century AD", Radu Oltean

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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Post with 292 views. 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]

Ancient Celtic Gold Coin, both sides, 1st Century BC

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.