On the Edge of Empire: A Modern Journey on the Roman Frontier

On a three-month journey from Britain to Bulgaria, historian Garrett Ryan traces the northern frontier of the Roman Empire, exploring how Rome’s legacy continues to shape contemporary Europe

From the Scottish Lowlands to the shores of the Black Sea, the northern frontier of the Roman Empire was guarded by a chain of fortifications that rivaled the Great Wall of China. It was here that the Romans introduced their culture to much of Europe. It was here that generations of emperors were made. I...