Synopsis

Professor Alice Roberts unveils the overlooked history of the Roman Army’s secret weapon in Britain: its cavalry. These formidable horsemen were instrumental in safeguarding Hadrian's Wall, the Roman Empire’s most celebrated fortification. Following the line of Hadrian’s Wall, Alice seeks clues to the cavalry's presence, as a team of archaeologists and historical interpreters prepare for an unprecedented event – a recreation of a Roman cavalry tournament, a spectacle lost to time for over 1,6