Was Britain truly Roman after the invasion, or is history more complex?
In short: School textbooks often simplify the Roman conquest of Britain as an immediate transformation. By examining material culture from 55BC to AD69, curators Julia Farley and Richard Hobbs challenge the idea that Britain became Roman the moment the legions arrived in AD43.
The traditional narrative suggests that Britain underwent a sudden shift to Roman identity following the invasion in AD43. However, this video explores the reality of the transition by analyzing the material culture found in Britannia during the first century.
By looking at the period spanning from 55BC to the end of Nero's reign in AD69, the curators demonstrate that the process of becoming Roman was far more nuanced than a simple conquest. This examination of physical artifacts provides a clearer picture of how Roman influence actually integrated into British life.
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