History Channel The Battle Against Rome (2009)

Arminius – born as the son of a Cheruscan, abducted as a pawn of the Romans, and raised as a soldier, he returns to subdued Germania under Emperor Augustus. He makes himself the leader of the revolt against Rome, resulting in the destruction of the legions of Varus' in the year 9 AD.

Arminius – born as the son of a Cheruscan, abducted as a pawn of the Romans, and raised as a soldier, he returns to subdued Germania under Emperor Augustus. He makes himself the leader of the revolt against Rome, resulting in the destruction of the legions of Varus' in the year 9 AD.

The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest played a decisive role in shaping modern-day Europe. It was the worst defeat ever by the Roman Empire. In what historians call the Varian Disaster, Germanic tribes ambushed three Roman legions, cutting down 30,000 men. The Romans were betrayed by a man they had trained and trusted. Arminius anticipated their tactics in one of the most decisive battles in history.

Sifting through writings, relics and ruins, historians piece together the time before, during and after the Roman invasion of Britain.

Changes the way we think about the distant past. While we entertain visions of a simpler, unsophisticated time, the truth is much more complicated and fascinating than we imagine. This fresh, eye-opening series – filmed on location where historical events actually happened and using brilliant, lifelike computer animation – applies the latest scholarship to reconsider common beliefs about ancient times. Reconstructions of ancient machines and hands-on demonstrations bring ancient times to life.