The course will explore the relationship between Rome and Celtic Britain over the 500 years from Julius Caesar’s first expedition in 55 BC to the period after the Romans left in AD 410. The Romano-British still considered themselves to be part of the Roman sphere up to the 440s. The relationship was often violent but… Read more »
The last 80 years of the Anglo-Saxon period saw turmoil with rival dynasties trying to take control. Canute’s reign was a high point in this period. His queen, Emma, was also a pivotal figure in our history. We will examine the decline of England’s security under Ethelred II and despite rich resources to call upon… Read more »
The Mediaeval European collection in the museum holds some of the most famous objects found in this country including the Lewis Chessmen and the Sutton Hoo ship Burial. These tend to overshadow their later European companions but many of these objects are as interesting and important to the history of our continent. This virtual tour… Read more »