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Tough human settlement in Britain dates back to prehistoric times, it wasn’t until the Romans landed on our shores, in 55 BC, that the island nation was catapulted onto the world stage. While the invaders would paint a picture of gloriousconquest back home, the truth was another matter. The further north the Romans pushed, the tougher they found the fight – renowned archaeologist Miles Russell explores this troublesome Roman colony from page 26.
We don’t only have feisty Britons for you this issue. From across the pond, there’s George Robert Twelves Hewes – the shoemaker who played his part in the events leading to the American Revolutionary War. Plus we’re following the adventures of Nellie Bly – the audacious 19th-century journalist who raced round the world in under 80 days (p60.