Rome’s Forgotten War
In 29BC Rome launched a war against the last rebel mountain tribes in northern Spain - the Asturians and the Cantabrians. Caesar Augustus led this campaign in person, together with his general, Marcus Agrippa, but it still took them ten years to subdue these dogged warriors. Now, archaeologists are unearthing vast amounts of evidence that this was more than conquest; it was annihilation. We plan to turn this story into a documentary film and we invite you to be part of the journey.
Director: Sarah Jobling
Short Films
We're excited to share our first short films about Rome's Forgotten War. Enjoy the incredible unseen archaeology and haunting Cantabrian landscapes. Much more to come as we follow this overlooked story of conquest and resistance.
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The Story Unfolds
Take a deeper look at the story by exploring selected material generated throughout the research and development stages. Director Sarah Jobling has curated this section, which is a detailed exploration of the archaeology and developing 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
Director Sarah Jobling shares some images and thoughts from her recce and filming trip to Palencia in September 2024. With cameraman Tom Pridham and Dr Jesús (Kechu) Francisco Torres Martinez.
