Roman Britain's Missing Legion
Type: Book
As of November 2026, Roman Britain's Missing Legion has been mentioned in one podcast episode on History Hit (Dec 2025). The book is mentioned as a relevant source discussing the mystery of the Ninth Legion's disappearance, providing context for the discussion.
Legio IX Hispana, also written as Legio VIIII Hispana, was a legion of the Imperial Roman army that existed from the 1st century BC until at least AD 120. The legion fought in various provinces of the late Roman Republic and early Roman Empire. The nickname "Hispana" was gained when it was stationed in Hispania under Augustus. It was stationed in Britain following the Roman invasion in AD 43. The legion disappears from surviving Roman records after c. AD 120 and there is no specific account of w
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on History Hit |
| Author | Simon Elliot |
| Subjects | Historical |
| Published | Unknown |
| Genre | Historical |
Who talks about Roman Britain's Missing Legion on podcasts?
Tristan Hughes brought up Roman Britain's Missing Legion; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on History Hit.
- We Found the Lost 9th Legion's Ancient Roman Camp on History Hit (Dec 2025) — Tristan Hughes