The Ninth Legion: Rome’s Lost Army That Vanished
Published: June 27, 2026
Duration: 10:05
What happened to the Roman Ninth Legion? Known as Legio IX Hispana, this powerful military unit served across the Roman Empire—from the campaigns of Julius Caesar to the conquest of Britain—before mysteriously disappearing from historical records.
In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we explore the full history of the Ninth Legion, including its role in Roman Britain, its near destruction during Boudica’s rebellion, and the enduring mystery of its fate. Did the legion march into northern Britain and vanish in battle? Was it reassigned to another part of the empire and lost in an undocu...
In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we explore the full history of the Ninth Legion, including its role in Roman Britain, its near destruction during Boudica’s rebellion, and the enduring mystery of its fate. Did the legion march into northern Britain and vanish in battle? Was it reassigned to another part of the empire and lost in an undocu...