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The name Hadrian is well known for the seventy-mile-long wall near Scotland that protected the Roman Empire from its enemies in the north – but who is the man behind the name?
Join historian Dan Snow as he follows in the footsteps of Emperor Hadrian, journeying through North Africa, Jerusalem, Rome and Northumberland to discover more about the ruler who built the wall. An overtly gay philosopher with a passion for the arts, Hadrian was also a brilliant military strategist and ruthless commander.
Enigmatic and contradictory, with his intellect and engineering skills Hadrian consolidated the entire Roman Empire, creating a legacy that continues to influence the world in which we live today, centuries after his passing.
Join historian Dan Snow as he follows in the footsteps of Emperor Hadrian, journeying through North Africa, Jerusalem, Rome and Northumberland to discover more about the ruler who built the wall. An overtly gay philosopher with a passion for the arts, Hadrian was also a brilliant military strategist and ruthless commander.
Enigmatic and contradictory, with his intellect and engineering skills Hadrian consolidated the entire Roman Empire, creating a legacy that continues to influence the world in which we live today, centuries after his passing.