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When the Romans discovered the Britons (lemmy.world)
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[–] Franconian_Nomad@feddit.de 12 points 2 months ago (2 children)

If I remember correctly, Britain had valuable resources for the empire, but probably operated at loss after all was said and done.

Also the meme is correct. The stubborn, annoying and fighting inhabitants were really unpopular among romans.

[–] then_three_more@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I would think it was mostly Tin.

[–] Franconian_Nomad@feddit.de 5 points 2 months ago

Yeah, tin for bronze.

[–] Agent641@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Briton was the costco hotdog stall of the Roman empire.