Ancient History
The Roman Conquest of Britain
Under Emperor Claudius’ rule, the Romans invaded Britain in 44 AD, and the Britons of the lowland south and east were quickly converted to a Roman way of life. […]
Professor Jennifer Paxton
Ancient History
The Economic Collapse of Roman Britain
Based on evidence from Roman times, archaeologists have speculated that one of the reasons for the fall of Roman Britain was its economic collapse. […]
Ancient History
The Barbarian Conspiracy and the Roman Empire
The fragmentation of the Roman Empire had a direct impact on the integrity of Britain’s defenses against its barbarian enemies. The barbarian conspiracy eventually led to the fall of Roman Britain. […]
Ancient History
The Early History of Anglo-Saxon England and the Germanic People
It is not clear exactly how the Germanic newcomers arrived in Britain. But stories told by historians and monks, such as Gildas and Bede, provide some insight. […]
Ancient History
The Germanic Settlers in Britain
According to archaeologists, and contrary to popular belief, the Germanic settlers were groups of farmers who had migrated to Britain in search of more fertile land. […]
Ancient History
The Birth of Anglo-Saxon England
Based on DNA and archaeological studies, we know that England was ‘settled’ by different groups of migrants. These migrants then coalesced to form a new kingdom, the so-called Anglo-Saxon England. […]
Quizzes
Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Anglo-Saxons?
Test your knowledge of the Anglo-Saxons, who emerged out of the ruins of Roman Britain and dominated Britain for the next six centuries. […]
History
Are Language and Political Autonomy Correlated in the Celtic World?
There seems to be no one answer to the question of the call for political autonomy being related to the support and promotion of the Celtic languages. Each region behaves different depending on several factors and their Celtic history. […]
European History
The Pan-Celtic Movement and the Celtic World
Present day inhabitants of Celtic regions have made a conscious effort to connect with their ancestors. These Celtic regions are united by a common linguistic heritage, a distinct culture coupled with their love for great art, literature and music. […]
History
The Forms and Revival of Scottish and Irish Dance
Although, we don’t have much knowledge about the origins of dancing in Scotland and Ireland, but the dances from these countries have become quite popular in the world. Today, many groups blend the traditional forms with modern forms of dancing. […]