Journey to Britannia; by Bronwen Riley

Roman Roads Research Association

Bronwen talks about her acclaimed book, now re-published in paperback, describing an epic 2nd Century journey  from Rome to Hadrian's Wall.

<h2>Journey to Britannia:</h2><h3>a talk by Bronwen Riley</h3>

<p>AD 130. Rome is the dazzling heart of a vast empire and Hadrian its most complex and compelling ruler. Faraway Britannia is one of the Romans' most troublesome provinces: here the sun is seldom seen and "the atmosphere in the country is always gloomy". What awaits the traveller to Britannia? How will you get there? What do you need to pack? What language will you speak? How does London compare to Rome? Are there any tourist attractions? And what dangers lurk behind Hadrian's new Wall? Combining Greek and Latin sources and archaeological evidence, Bronwen Riley evokes the journey of the new governor of Britannia and his entourage from the heart of empire to Hadrian's Wall at its north-western frontier. In this strikingly original history of travel to and within Roman Britain, she evokes the smells, sounds, colours, and sensations of life in the second century. </p><p>'<em>An artful combination of history, archaeology and the imagination</em>' -- Mary Beard, New York Review of Books</p><p>‘<em>A brilliant idea, to describe the journey of Julius Severus as he travelled from Rome to Britain to take up his new post of governor of Britain... Well written, eminently readable... It is a must for all interested in the Roman Empire and Roman Britain</em>' -- Prof David J Breeze</p><p><strong>This presentation will take place via Zoom, and will be followed by a Q&A session.  Attendees will receive a link by email after registration, and on the day of the talk. The meeting room will open to the public at 7:15pm with the talk starting at 7:30pm.</strong></p>

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