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Q&A What are the Ides of March?

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Gladiators: everything you wanted to know

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The history of St Patrick’s Day traditions – and the importance of the colour green

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Welsh flag, featuring a dragon. The red dragon of Wales dates back to Roman times. (Photo by Getty Images)
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Q&A Why does the Welsh flag feature a red dragon?

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Roman

Roman invasion of Britain: did the Britons ignore them?

A portrait of the English poet Geoffrey Chaucer (c1340-1400), who modern literary scholars credit for turning Valentine into the patron of love. Chaucer was a major influencer in his day – after him, everyone began calling their beloved “Valentine” and writing love poems on 14 February, says Lisa Bitel. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Who was Saint Valentine? A history of the figure’s origins

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A history of Valentine’s Day celebrations – from fertility festivals to the first cards

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History’s greatest mysteries What happened to the Roman Ninth Legion? . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

A second-century AD relief showing troops of the Praetorian Guard. Historians are agreed that the Ninth Legion was annihilated; what they can't agree on is where. (Leemage/Corbis via Getty Images)
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What happened to Britain’s lost Roman legion?

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As we approach the 1900th anniversary of the building of Hadrian’s Wall, Rob Collins answers listener questions on the Roman fortification. (Image by Getty Images)
Roman

Hadrian’s Wall: everything you wanted to know

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Roman

How ethnically diverse was Roman Britain?

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Q&A Who was the original king of the castle and who was the dirty rascal?

Roman

Q&A Could Roman slaves buy their own freedom?

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Roman

Slavery in ancient Rome: how important were enslaved people to Roman society?

Sophie Hay answers listener questions on the Roman city that was destroyed by a volcanic eruption in AD 79. (Image by Getty Images)
Roman

Pompeii: everything you wanted to know

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