The British History Podcast 77 – Cliques: How the In Crowd Created Our Culture
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Mar 1, 2013 This podcast explores the impact of social stratification on culture in Eastern Britain and discusses how the wealthy elite influenced the creation of regional ethnic groups. It also delves into how fashion and accessories were used as status symbols in ancient communities and explores the significance of alliances and gift-giving in shaping cultures. Additionally, it examines the cultural shifts and influences that occur due to interactions between different villages in Anglo-Saxon society.
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Wealth Shapes Culture Significantly
- Wealthy members of society have a disproportionately large impact on culture.
- This influence has been recognized broadly and lasts for centuries in Britain.
Trade Trumps Invasion Theory
- Cultural changes were once assumed to be caused by foreign invasion.
- Modern views emphasize trade, travel, and cultural contact instead of invasion.
Emulation Driven by Wealth Gap
- Both native Brits and Germanic settlers were poor and recovering from crises.
- They envied and emulated richer, stable Frankish and Norwegian kingdoms nearby.