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Bettany Hughes explains why the Romans were keen to invade Britain and, by referring to a book written by Julius Caesar, introduces the Celts and how they looked and lived. It shows how the Celts were fierce warriors and used chariots in their battle and why it took another 100 years before Claudius finally gained control. The clip describes how the empire expanded and the countries that it controlled. Bettany visits Rome to show where it all started and visits the forum and an amphitheatre and discusses how the gladiators were so popular that they were also brought over to Britain. The clip explains how the Romans introduced under-floor heating (called a hypocaust), mosaics and how they built towns, like Cirencester, that still exist today.