Mark Hassall
Mark Hassall is a retired archaeologist who has worked on a host of major Roman and British sites around the country. He has also excavated at many famous sites around the world, such as the ancient Greek city of Knidos.
A former reader of Roman Archaeology at University College London's Institute of Archaeology, Mark has published tens of books on his specialist subject, including The Defence of Britain in the 4th century and Pre-Hadrianic legionary dispositions in Britain. Mark has also penned a Young Archaeologist book called, simply, The Romans.
Mark is an expert voice on Roman Britain, and has a wealth of knowledge on major events such as the Boudiccan Revolt. (Click here to watch Mark talking about Boudicca in our Ancient World in London video) Today he lives in north London, and enjoys the odd Roman re-enactment. He also takes part in the Oxford Alumni Travel Programme, and still conducts talks about the Romans.
