Forget lines on a map: how ancient and medieval borders actually functioned
In short: The concept of a hard border is a modern invention. This video explores the fluid reality of the past, examining how headless tribes and shifting frontiers defined the ancient and medieval worlds.
Rather than fixed boundaries, this documentary investigates the mechanics of frontiers and economic hinterlands, specifically looking at the Roman frontier in North Africa and the Egyptian frontier. It also examines the complex relationship between England, Scotland, and Europe, including the specific legal influences of the Scottish Marches on the Anglo-Scottish borderlands.
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