Rome’s Forgotten War
The Cantabrian War was launched by Rome against the Cantabrian tribes of northern Spain. Lasting ten years, it was the Roman Empire’s first war of conquest, the only battle that Emperor Caesar Augustus led in person, and it led to the total destruction of the last Celtic people in the Mediterranean. Now, archaeologists are unearthing vast amounts of evidence and rewriting the history of this conflict. This long-overlooked story is so compelling that I plan to make it the subject of a documentary film.
Short Films
We are in the process of making our first short films about Rome's Forgotten War. Check back here for incredible unseen archaeology and stunning Cantabrian landscapes.
The Story Unfolds
Take a deeper look at the story by exploring selected material generated throughout the research and development stages. This is a more carefully curated section which we hope will give you an insight into how Sarah develops the story.
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From The Field
An extensive collection of Roman and indigenous artefacts discovered in three different locations in the Cantabrian Mountains. These objects illustrate the expanse of this archaeological work and the violence and intrigue of this story.
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Behind the Scenes
We can already share some images of Sarah, cameraman Tom and Dr Jesùs Francisco Torres Martinez during the September 2023 recce and filming trip.
