History Extra podcast Anglo-Saxon kingdoms: everything you wanted to know
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Mar 31, 2024 Joanna Story, Medieval history expert, shares insights on Anglo-Saxon kingdoms including the term's origins, royal governance, Christianity's impact, and societal evolution. Topics cover the unification of Anglo-Saxon England, settlement complexities, advancements in DNA analysis, religious transition, economic evolution, and legal transformation.
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Christianity's Impact
- The conversion of Anglo-Saxon kingdoms to Christianity around 600 brought literacy.
- This facilitated the growth of kingdoms and a shift from archaeological to historical evidence.
Coinage Evolution
- Coinage in Anglo-Saxon England evolved from imported currency to a royal, silver-based system around 750.
- This shift reflects increasing royal control over economics and taxation.
Law Code Evolution
- Early Anglo-Saxon law codes focused on individual feuds and compensation.
- Later codes emphasized societal crimes and royal authority, demonstrating a shift in legal philosophy.