Septimius Severus in Scotland: Rome’s African Emperor

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Severus was emperor from 193 to 211 a.d. and was the first emperor not to have been born in Rome but in Libya in 145 a.d. He came to Britain and set about strengthening Hadrian’s Wall before reoccupying and strengthening the Antonine Wall in what is known as the Scottish Central Belt.

He waged a successful war against the Scottish tribes but was taken ill and died in Eboracum (York) in 211. The recent archaeological dig at Carlisle has revealed much about this time.

As well as being an author Simon is an archaeologist, historian, and broadcaster. His books include “Empire State -How the Roman Military Built an Empire”, “Romans at War – An in-depth study of the Roman military in the Republic and Empire”, and “Julius Caesar – Rome’s Greatest Warlord”.

Simon stated, “The lecture will be based on my existing Severus in Scotland book, and will look ahead to my full biography The African Emperor due at the beginning of next year!”.

Dr Simon Elliott FSA is also an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Kent, he is also a Trustee of the Kent Archaeological Society and has recently completed two terms as a Trustee of the Council for British Archaeological Society. Simon has authored over 20 books on Roman and classical world themes, including best sellers and award winners. His Roman Britain’s Lost Legion was a BBC History 2020 top ten Book of the Year. Simon also regularly appears across all media as a presenter and expert, again speaking on Roman and classical world themes. Simon is currently helping run two major archaeological excavations in Kent, one a new Roman fort, and one a villa.

The African Emperor is due out in Spring 2025.

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The lecture will be held in the assembly rooms above Malton Museum
Malton Museum, 36 Yorkersgate, Malton, YO17 7AB

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