| UPDATED: 18:07, Tue, Mar 9, 2021 Link copied Christianity was ‘invented by the Romans’ says Joseph Atwill Sign up to receive our rundown of the day's top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. The Roman Empire began its conquest of Britain almost 2,000 years ago. The native Celts could never have known their lands were about to get pulled from underneath their feet. Slowly, over centuries, the Empire's soldiers and officials trickled onto the island and gained control over much of the country.