Camulodunum, Roman Colchester

Camulodunum, modern day Colchester, was so much more than just the first Roman Colonia in Britain... It was a symbol of imperial power, a settlement for Roman veterans, and the victim of a bloody revolt that shook the province to its core.

In this video, we’ll explore:

🏛️ Camulodunum’s Celtic roots as the capital of the Trinovantes and stronghold of King Cunobelinus
⚔️ The Roman conquest and transformation into a veteran colony after Claudius’s invasion in 43 AD
🔥 The devastating sacking of the city during Boudica’s revolt in 60/61 AD
🏗️ How the city was rebuilt, and what archaeological remains still survive today

Whether you're into ancient warfare, Roman urban planning, or just want to uncover the hidden stories of Britain’s Roman past, this is the episode for you.

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Credit for other images used in video:
Carole Raddato - Artist's impression of the Roman Circus of Camulodunum, Balkerne Gate, and reconstruction drawing of the Balkerne Gate
Razumukhin - Map of Roman Colchester
PHGCOM - Coin of Cunobelinus, and bronze coin of Cunobelin
Jpb1301 - Maps showing the territories of the Trinovantes, and Catuvellauni overlaid in red.

Credit for images used in opening titles:
QuartierLatin1968 - The famous Celtic shield found at Battersea
Ángel M. Felicísimo - The Tusculum portrait
historicair - Map of Caesar’s campaigns in Gaul
Marie-Lan Nguyen - Bust of Emperor Claudius
Christophe Jacquand - Praetorians Relief
Chris McKenna - The reconstructed West gate at Arbeia Roman Fort
Łukasz Nurczyński - Deva Minerva Plan (reconstruction)
Gernot Keller - Bronze statue of Constantine the Great outside York Minster

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Credit for Music used in video:
The Modena Chamber Orchestra - Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297, 'L'inverno' (Winter)

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