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but came from places within the Roman empire, including Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. They were treated very differently. Legionaries were often given benefits, like land to farm when ...

The Roman Empire was created and controlled by its soldiers. At the core of the army were its legions, which were without equal in their training, discipline and fighting ability. By the time ...

Historian Bettany Hughes explores why Britain became part of the Roman Empire in 43AD and what it ... Suitable for: History at KS2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and Second level in ...

The Holy Roman Empire, despite the name, was Germanic, but why was it called Roman if it had nothing to do with the Romans?

This article was originally published on mentalfloss.com as 10 Facts About Hadrian’s Wall, the Roman Empire’s Northern Frontier.