Drusus, Tiberius and Varus' disaster (part 2, Arminius).

 

The Hermannsdenkmal. Photo: Nawi 112

To the north of Germany, there is a delightful and interesting region, well inmersed into a natural park. It is the Teutoburg Forest, an ideal place for several recreational activities. There, a formidable statue depicts a great warrior, a personage from a heroic time, showing a triumphant attitude. Obviously, that is a national pride symbol. But, who can it be? Why was his memorial raised at Teutoburg? 

Drusus, Tiberius and Varus' disaster (part 1).

 

Octavius. Vatican Museum, Rome.
Photo: Till Niermann.

Through history, it can be seen, that some trivial happenings, have had a great impact for many people. An alliance or a family conflict. Perhaps a divorce or an early widowhood; a belated message, a sudden or accidental fatality... Betrayals, premonitions, missed coups. Even a simple product of chance, as a broken vase! have become the trigger factor for events of major significance, with undeniable consequences.