When the Roman Empire left Britain, England retained the city of London but was said to be so destitute that residents scavenged among ruins for metal goods as simple as nails for everyday use. National and ethnic identities were up for grabs between the Franks, the Gauls, the Saxons, and more. Grab your phone and get ready to dish on the ultimate celebrity break-up: Rome and England. This video is episode two from the series England: From the Fall of Rome to the Norman Conquest, presented by Jennifer Paxton. Learn more about Middle Ages Britain at www.wondrium.com/YouTube Table of Contents: 00:00 The Rise and Fall of Roman Britain 04:30 Hadrian's Wall Is Constructed 08:07 What Roman Britain's Landscape Reveals 11:53 Roman Britain's Mixed Linguistic Influences 13:28 What Caused Roman Britain's Decline? 18:45 Britain's Economic Collapse and Political Crisis 23:51 The Impact of the Barbarian Conspiracy 27:48 Romans Withdraw as Britain Loses Military Strength ------------------------------------------- Welcome to Wondrium on YouTube. Here, you can enjoy a carefully curated selection of the history, science, and math videos you’ve come to know and love from brands like The Great Courses, and more. If you’ve ever wanted to travel back in time, wondered about the science of life, wished for a better understanding of math, or dreamt of exploring the stars … then Wondrium will be your new favorite channel on YouTube! If you decide you’d like to learn more about what you love, check out the full experience at wondrium.com/YouTube There, you’ll find in-depth answers to everything you’ve ever wondered, with mind-blowing surprises along the way. Your brain is going to love this place! ------------------------------------------- You can also read thousands of articles from the smartest experts in their fields at The Great Courses Daily: www.thegreatcoursesdaily.com And, of course, check us out on all of our social channels: -Facebook: www.facebook.com/wondrium -Twitter: twitter.com/wondrium -Instagram: www.instagram.com/wondrium ------------------------------------------- #FallOfRome #MiddleAges #BritishHistory

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