Revisiting Ancestry: Cheddar Man to the Ivory Bangle Lady

This chapter examines historical narratives regarding the ancestry of the English people, focusing on figures like Cheddar Man and the Ivory Bangle Lady. It critiques the methodologies that support claims of pre-modern diversity while probing the motivations behind reshaping history to fit contemporary political agendas. The discussion highlights the complexities of racial identity and challenges established views on Britain's demographic past during the Roman era.