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Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of ancient history and Roman empire continues with a video on the life on the northern edge of the Roman Empire in Vindolanda. For centuries, Vindolanda stood as a key fortress on the Roman frontier, offering a glimpse into life at the edge of the empire. In this video, we explore the timeline and archaeology of Vindolanda, uncovering the incredible finds that reveal how Roman soldiers and civilians lived in this northern outpost. As Rome’s borders shifted, Hadrian’s Wall became a defining feature, reshaping the region’s military and economic landscape. Beyond the battlefield, we delve into daily life and society at Vindolanda, examining how Roman culture blended with local traditions. One of the most remarkable discoveries at the site is the Vindolanda Tablets, a collection of personal letters and military records that provide rare insights into daily routines, friendships, and hardships. Finally, we examine the decline and legacy of Vindolanda, revealing how this once-thriving settlement gradually faded into history.

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Animation: Michael Merc @mercenarycamp, Kate Korolko, Alexander Yakovenko
Artwork: Vadym Berkutenko
Script: Liam Bryant
Narration: Liam Taylor

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00:00 - Life on the Roman Frontier
02:26 - Vindolanda: Timeline and Archaeology
07:04 - Hadrian’s Wall and the Shifting Border
12:05 - Daily Life and Society at Vindolanda
17:00 - The Vindolanda Tablets: Voices from the Past
20:53 - The Decline and Legacy of Vindolanda

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@chriswhite4640 1 year ago

I live in Newcastle upon Tyne and I’ve been here so many times..great to see my little corner of Britain on kings and generals

@TheNightOwl565 1 year ago

Love the OG narrator but this guy is also pretty dope

@MalikF15 1 year ago

Kings and generals reminding us how often men think about the Roman Empire. Awesome work

@classiclife7204 1 year ago

Interesting to hear cat bones were found. Imagine: Cat, on the Edge of Empire. STILL not caring, licking its paw out of boredom

@Ironpetals2964 1 year ago

Life is good when kings and general makes a Roman video

@Illyrianwarrior95 1 year ago (edited)

Its 01:26am bro, i just wanted to sleep🤨

@TomRang-o7o 1 year ago

If youre into forbidden history, book called Obscura Roma Dominion is a must-read. It uncovers censored records, secret archives, and hidden truths about the Roman Empire that few dare to reveal.

@nerdelf3704 1 year ago

“I fought with you at Vindolanda.” Said the grizzled veteran who found himself in the collesseum facing death. “Then you can help me.” Said Maximus Decimus Meridius

@jonbaxter2254 1 year ago

Part of me loves that the oldest written documentation EVER in Britain, was a birthday invite.

The more things change, the more they stay the same...

@tad-q2b 1 year ago

'The mist creeps over the hard gray stone.'

@jesseberg3271 1 year ago

Apart from the sanitation, the medicine, education, wine, public order, irrigation, roads, the fresh water system, and public health ... what have the Romans ever done for us?

@martijnvanderzee5215 1 year ago

Few points of critique:
The wall was not a barrier between Rome and barbarians, there were also fortlets beyond the wall and Roman patrols. It wasn't so black and white as you portray it. It was mainly to regulate traffic and trade, there was lots of Roman activity beyond the wall.

Moesia is not in Turkey, Moesia is in or near modern day Romania, it is a province that lies on the Danube.

@phemstros 1 year ago

I didn't quite appreciate Hadrian's Wall until I saw it in person and drove along it in a trip up to Scotland 6 months ago. My God, it is remarkable, as is Vindolanda, Housesteads looming over the curve of the hill. Tells you everything about Rome that words just can't.

@Mr.KaganbYaltrk 1 year ago

K&G with roman history is the best

@IonHaralambie 1 year ago

Several incorrect data:
1. Province of Moesia is not in modern day Turkey. Modern day Bulgaria and Serbia is a much more accurate pinpoint
2. The map o f the Roman Empire at 117 must include the Trajan's conquest of Dacia. It does not.

@Kensai-JUT 1 year ago

2.26 Last time we were in Vindolanda it was south of the wall!

@EASPORTS2K9 1 year ago

As a carlisle born, i have visited west & east of the wall, absolutely beautiful history, thankyou for this northern roman history! 🏛️

@damiansowinski4282 1 year ago (edited)

What a coincidence! I just started reading first volume "Vindolanda" by Adrian Goldworthy :) Ever since I was a kid and watched Asterix cartoons, I've been crazy about ancient Rome. As always great video, thank you Kings and Generals.

@lerneanlion 1 year ago (edited)

Hadt he Roman Empire not abandon Britain, could Syagrius have escaped there with his followers and revive the Western Roman Empire from there? Had they succeeded, they might be able to turn majo cities such as Londinium into the ones similar to Vindolanda.

Also, the new narrator is cool!