
Episode 19: The Romanization of Britain
The History of English Podcast
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The Roman Empire and the Anglo Saxons
Some historians believe that the modern bless you came into britain with the romans during this period. Wedding customs like a wedding cake, a wedding ring and a bride'smaid were all roman wed traditions. The tradition of putting flowers on a grave was also brought to britain by the romans. And if youve ever heard someone say that their ears are burning because someone is talking about them, well, that too is a saying and belief that came to bittain with theRomans.
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