

232 – Fifth Century Britain with Dr. Catherine Hills
7 snips Feb 19, 2017
Dr. Catherine Hills, expert on material culture, ethnicity, and Anglo Saxon migration discusses the complexities of the Early Anglo-Saxon period, challenges in pinpointing archaeological material from 5th century Britain, and the relationship between material culture and ethnic identity in Britain. Scandinavian contact in East Anglia and the impact of climate change are also explored.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Early Anglo-Saxon Period: Assumptions and Complexity
02:18 • 10min
Discussion on Laws, Divisions, Slavery, and Evaluating Archaeological Evidence
12:20 • 3min
Challenges in Pinpointing Archaeological Material from 5th Century Britain
15:24 • 16min
Scandinavian Contact in East Anglia
31:23 • 22min
Exploring Material Culture and Ethnic Identity in Britain
53:46 • 4min