Synopsis
Documentary looking at the massacre of three Roman legions in the forests of northern Germany in 9 AD. Considers events leading up to the massacre and the deception and ambush that occurred and the impact it had on the Romans and Roman society.
- Programme: Secret History
- Series: 9
- Episode: 3: The Lost Legions Of Varus
- Channel: Channel 4
- Broadcast year: 2001
- History
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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