In this episode of History 102, 'WhatIfAltHist' creator Rudyard Lynch and co-host Austin Padgett do a fascinating deep dive into Medieval Britain.
They explore how a tiny population in northwest Europe shaped the modern world. From the fall of Roman Britain to the Norman Conquest, they unpack how the English created their cultural identity, legal code, and political system – innovations that still influence us today. Through Viking invasions, peasant revolts, and epic battles, they reveal how England emerged as one of history's most consequential nations despite its modest size.
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:16) Introduction: Three Models of History & Medieval England's Significance
(05:10) Fall of Roman Britain & The Anglo-Saxon Invasions
(13:56) King Arthur and the Anglo-Saxon Myth
(20:00) Anglo-Saxon Conquest: Genetics & Language
(22:40) Christianity's Role in Medieval Britain
(30:50) Viking Invasions and the Unification of England
(44:50) The Norman Conquest & the Rise of Feudalism
(1:01:40) The Hundred Years War: England vs. France
(1:09:50) The Wars of the Roses & the Tudor Monarchy
(1:10:55) Technological and Economic Advancements in Medieval Britain
