Anglo-Saxon England
Sub-Roman Britain
Aug 30, 2021
This podcast explores the culture of sub-Roman Britain and the political fragmentation that led to the arrival of the Saxons. It discusses the ongoing influence of Rome on the Britons and the emergence of new kingdoms in Wales after the collapse of Roman rule.
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- Sub-Roman Britain maintained contact with the wider Roman world, evidenced by imported goods and familiarity with popular Latin.
- Weakening of Roman influence and political fragmentation in Britain led to the emergence of new successor states and the invitation of Saxons to settle in eastern Britain.
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Emergence of Sub-Roman Britain
In this episode, the podcast explores the emergence of Sub-Roman Britain in the 5th and 6th centuries, highlighting the continuity of some Roman elements in the post-imperial period. Despite the decline in Roman rule, the British elite continued to maintain contact and trade with the wider Roman world. The podcast presents evidence of imported goods, memorial inscriptions in Latin, and a familiarity with changes in popular Latin, suggesting that Britain remained part of a larger Roman cultural zone.
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