An author believes he has discovered a previously unknown battle involving a famous lost Roman legion. Using clues from aerial photography and chance finds in fields, archaeologist and Roman expert Simon Elliott thinks he has identified a major engagement involving the Ninth Legion in Derbyshire. The Ninth was part of the invasion force which arrived in Britain in AD43 but vanished from the record around 80 years later. Dr Elliott believes the evidence indicates superior Roman artillery technology led to an overwhelming victory, claiming: "The Romans may as well have had lasers."

Source: The Times December 31, 2024 00:53 UTC