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Great Archaeological Mysteries of Europe and the Mediterranean
Summary
Feared throughout the Empire, Rome's legions were models of discipline and power. Yet one—the Ninth Legion, 5,000 strong—mysteriously vanished from history in the 2nd century CE. In modern times, its fate has inspired bestselling novels and blockbuster films. Consider the leading historical theories—from a hushed-up massacre in northern Britain to mutiny, disgrace, or quiet redeployment.