How The Roman Invasion Actually Helped Build Medieval Britain | King Arthur's Britain | Chronicle
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- Опубліковано 31 сер 2021
- Sheep-farming archaeologist, Francis Pryor, presents a historical series which explores Britain A.D, through the British national character and the ultimate British icon King Arthur. Finding new and previously unexplained evidence, Francis Pryor overturns the idea that Britain reverted to a state of anarchy and disorder after the Romans left in 410 AD. Instead of doom and gloom Francis discovers a continuous culture that assimilated influences from as far a field as the Middle East and Constantinople. Through scrutinising the myth of King Arthur to find out what was really going on when the Romans left, Francis is confronted by evidence that confounds traditional views of the 'Dark Ages'.
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King Arthur: I am Arthur. King of the Britons.
I find it fascinating that a Roman soldier that was stationed along Hadrian's Wall could've also be stationed somewhere in the Middle East after they pulled out of Britain. The array of landscapes and different peoples that those soldiers seen over the course of their military career must've been incredible. Amazing to think that that type of military movement of troops was possible thousands of years ago.
My understanding of the "dark age" has always been that it is because the historical record goes dark. Not because it was supposedly savage and barbaric. I do enjoy that this series puts a few pinholes of light in it.
Absolutely fascinating. So refreshing to watch serious considerations of history. .
I always enjoyed seeing Francis Pryor on Time Team, I'm very happy to see this series lead by him, very informative and well done.
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There's got to be a connection between the myth of Arthur and Jesus. 12 knights, illegitimate son, will return, Devine king etc
It's worth searching Bersted Man, found near to where I live. From the turn of the Bronze and Iron ages. No doubt not the only one but the only one declared found. Remember that when areas are being 'developed' it is mostly heavy digging vehicles used and the workmen might not notice skeletons and a small number of artifacts that aren't so large, and if they do notice then it is probably too late to put them together as all is smashed. Plus of course workmen would lose work, their much needed wages, if a building site were closed for a long time, maybe permanently, as sites of historical interest or scientific interest. The bosses of the small to medium building companies would lose so much money they might go bust. In addition officials of local authorities, Councils, are likely to be more concerned with meeting quotas and deadlines than even the most interesting and precious remains and artifacts. We will never know how many others such as Bersted Man have ended up under roadways, train tracks, buildings and under reservoirs etc. We can only be sure that there were others as magnificent as he and our ancestors weren't the primitive idiots we were and still often told they were. Far from it.
King Arthur I was a 4th century king who led the army of his father Macsen Wledig (Magnus Maximus) into Gaul and killed Galatian. The romans called him Andragathius. King Arthur II, was his 6th century descendant, King of Glamorgan with powerbase at Caer Melot. Chosen by the other kings to be their Dux Bellorum in the fight against saxons.
Binge watching this channel! Excellent videos
Love Francis on Time Team. Glad to see him in other things! Such a wealth of passion and knowledge.
This was so interesting
Fantastic doc. Also found facejacker's inspiration for Brian badundy.
The concept of a "Dark Age" originated in the 1330s with the Italian scholar Petrarch, who regarded the post-Roman centuries as "dark" compared to the "light" of classical antiquity. Wikipedia
Good stuff ,cheers.
The island needs to be reforested
I think Christianity and the themes therein matured some of those Concepts and King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table echoed the high sentiments and themes found in the gospel and Bible in general. Things like Purity, honor and loyalty. I think to fully get it you must be Christian and have a relationship with the Lord it's a shame that this generation has slipped so far mentally and spiritually. The light of the word spread throughout the world making it free in heart and spirit, how important God was two ancient people such as these.
I can see a poor young warrior diving into a lake to retrieve a great sword 🗡-- then lying and saying a goddess gave it to him so the villagers didn't kill him.
Sheep farming archeologist... Cool!