Arausio

Cimbri and Teutones appear from north - massive Germanic tribes fleeing floods, Romans describe them as giants with pale skin and blue eyes, terrifying appearance

Battle of Arausio - Cimbri and Teutones destroy two Roman armies, 80,000 dead, worst defeat since Cannae

Battle of Arausio disaster linked to Tolosa gold - Consul Caepio who stole temple gold loses 80,000 Romans to Cimbri, worst defeat since Cannae