Cornwall had a different Roman experience compared to the other Celtic-speaking countries and areas. There was a different linguistic and cultural development in the history of Cornwall, which was not always peaceful. […]
Archeological evidence and written history show different stories about barbarian invasions in Britain. The process might have been much more peaceful than presented throughout literature and history. […]
Everyday life in Roman Britain underwent quite a few changes. Use of Latin as the language of commerce was one major change. What were some of the other changes and how did it affect the people of Britain? […]
After the Roman conquest of Britain, they started collecting tributes from the British tribes. However, some of the Celtic British tribes rebelled against the Roman Empire. How did it play out and did they succeed? […]
While the first Roman general Caesar invaded Britain in 55 BC, it wasn’t official. That happened in AD 43, under Emperor Claudius. So, how did the Roman Empire defeat the various British tribes and conquer Britain? […]
Were the Britons Celts? The answer used to be an emphatic yes, but now it’s a complicated subject. Variety of evidence shows that the theory of Celtic invasion of Britain is probably incorrect. So how did the Celts come to Britain? […]
A large number of political graffiti was discovered in Pompeii, along with a host of personal graffiti. These provided intricate knowledge of the day to day lives of ordinary Romans. So, why is that important? […]
The graffiti lining the streets of Pompeii were miraculously preserved by the volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius. This provided historians a glimpse into ordinary Roman lives. Let’s take a look. […]
The literary sources of ancient Roman history were mainly written by the upper class. However, there are some sources of learning about the ordinary Romans as well. Let’s take a look. […]
The Lincoln administration had managed to admit various border states to the Union, but what was the story behind the making of West Virginia? […]
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