Roman sources (Res Gestae, Pliny, Velleius Paterculus) document naval expeditions northward from the Rhine during Augustus's reign. The Romans were aware of Denmark ⛵🏛️
Key facts claimed:
- The Res Gestae of Augustus states his fleet sailed from the mouth of the Rhine eastward to the land of the Cimbri
- Pliny's Natural History confirms Romans sailed around Denmark to the Cimbri peninsula
- Velleius Paterculus, who served under Tiberius, documented a fleet sailing to an unknown sea and defeating various tribes
- These expeditions occurred during the Augustan era campaigns in Germania
- Roman armies campaigned along the Rhine with military bases and supply depots
Sources
Res Gestae Divi Augustipenelope.uchicago.eduThe Res Gestae can be seen in the lower wall of the Ara Pacis, as one looks down the Via di Ripetta toward the obelisk in the Piazza del Popolo.
Augustus, Res Gestae - Livius.orglivius.orgThe Res Gestae Divi Augusti ("the achievements of the deified Augustus") are the official autobiography of Augustus, the man who had renovated the Roman Empire.
Res Gestae Divi Augusti - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.orgThe Res Gestae is especially significant because it gives an insight into the image Augustus presented to the Roman people. Various portions of the Res Gestae ...
Compendium of Roman history. Res gestae divi Augustiarchive.orgCompendium of Roman history. Res gestae divi Augusti ; Publication date: 1924 ; Topics: Rome -- History -- Augustus, 30 B.C.-14 A.D ; Publisher ...
Classical References to the Geography of Roman Britainroman-britain.co.ukPliny Naturalis Historia book on the Geography of the Roman Empire was written during the late 70's AD. Liber IV XVI.102. “Opposite to this region [the Rhine ...
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