In Conversation: Roman Impact on Scotland with Greg Jenner

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Greg Jenner is a British public historian, broadcaster and author. He has a particular interest in communicating history through pop culture and humour. He is the creator and presenter of BBC Radio 4’s podcast ‘You’re Dead to Me’. He worked on CBBC’s comedy sketch show ‘Horrible Histories’ and is the author of seven published books, including ‘Roman Britain Gets Rowdy!'.

Dr Fraser Hunter is Principal Curator of Prehistoric and Roman Archaeology at National Museums Scotland, and lead curator of ‘Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire’.

Dr Rebecca Jones is Keeper of Scottish History and Archaeology at National Museums Scotland. Her research interests lie in Roman Scotland and Roman frontier historiography. She is the co-Chair of the International Congress of Roman Frontier Studies (*Limes* Congress). 

Bethany Simpson is Assistant Curator of Prehistoric and Roman Archaeology at National Museums Scotland. Her research interests include religious practices in Roman Britain and the material culture of the Roman frontier.

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