Marcus (or to give him his full name Marcus Pergamus Iustus) is a Medicus with LegioXIIII. Marcus will bring a new level of understanding to what it would have been like to be a Medicus during the Roman Empire. In modern life Marcus is otherwise known as Dr Andrew Newton, who is a retired NHS Emergency Medicine Consultant. Combining the clinical experience of a life time of medical practice (including managing battle-field trauma whilst on active service) with a fascination for the history of medicine allows ‘Andrew’ to bring some fascinating insights into the life and times of ‘Marcus’.

This series of short video blogs gives a great overview of health and healthcare in the roman time highlighting specific topics of interest and linking back to the archaeological evidence.

Roman Health and Healthcare: An introduction

Roman Health and Healthcare: Staying Fit & Healthy

Roman Health and Healthcare: Curing Disease

Roman Health and Healthcare: Eye Disease

Roman Health and Healthcare: Surgery

Roman Health and Healthcare: In the Roman Army