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How The Germanic Hero Arminius Humiliated Rome | Archaeology

Sweeping aside nearly 2,000 years of doubt and mystery, on-going excavations in Germany's Teutoberg Forest have revealed the location of one of the bloodiest battles of antiquity. In 9 AD, an arrogant Roman general, Publius Varus, anticipated that he would easily suppress several rebellious Germanic tribes, after which he could leisurely march his troops to their winter campsite. Unfortunately for Varus and three of Rome's crack legions, he walked into an elaborate and well-organized ambush. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

English
  • Originally Aired May 26, 2021
  • Runtime 47 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Created June 7, 2021 by
    secretlyroyaltyrwn
  • Modified January 30, 2023 by
    rayfol39