🎧 Why do Empires Build Walls?
🎧 Dan Snow's History Hit
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18m
Dan talks to Adrian Maldonaldo about why ancient empires constructed some mighty walls. Particular focus is placed on Hadrian's Wall and the Antonine Wall.
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