Colm O’Brien

Max Adams, a field archaeologist and author, teams up with Colm O'Brien, a retired archaeologist, to delve into the rich history of Early Medieval Northumbria. They discuss the significance of starting their narrative in AD 367, highlighting the decline of Roman control and the emergence of territorial lordship. The duo explores how Christianity reshaped Northumbrian kingship and its vibrant intellectual culture. They challenge the notion of a decline post-7th century, linking coinage and trade continuity to Northumbria's enduring influence, even in the face of Viking raids.