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Week two – The people of Roman Britain

Week two – The people of Roman Britain

In the second week of the HistoryExtra Academy course on Roman Britain, Professor Rob Collins takes a closer look at the people of Roman Britain – from the men and women living around Hadrian's Wall, to the lives of Roman slaves

Kev Lochun

Published: August 21, 2024 at 12:48 PM

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This week, we consider the type of society that could be found in Roman Britain, including the different legal statuses and ranks a person could hold.

We also look at specific types of evidence – inscriptions and writing tablets – that provide insights and personal details of specific individuals and events.

These sources underscore that Roman Britain had a very mixed population, with individuals drawn from across the Roman empire, but separated into a very hierarchical society.

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In the second week of the HistoryExtra Academy course on Roman Britain, Professor Rob Collins takes a closer look at the people of Roman Britain – from the men and women living around Hadrian's Wall, to the lives of Roman slaves
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