The British History Podcast 88 – WelshCast Part One: From the Stone Ages to the Withdrawal of Rome
Jun 11, 2013
This podcast explores the origins of Wales and its development into a tribal territory. It discusses Wales' participation in the Bronze Age economic boom, resistance against the occupying Romans, and the Roman response to rebellion. It also touches on the Romanization of Wales and the challenges faced due to the rugged landscape.
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Great Orme Mine Memory
- Jamie recounts the Great Orme mine in North Wales and a personal family anecdote about his parents visiting there.
- He uses the story to illustrate deep Bronze Age mining activity and his own amusing reaction.
Regional Diversity In Hillforts And Tribes
- Wales developed distinct regional societies visible in variations of hillforts and tribal names recorded by Romans.
- These internal differences hint at diverse political structures before Roman conquest.
Druidic Silence Shapes History
- Druidic prohibition on writing created major gaps in our knowledge of pre-Roman Wales.
- The Romans' written accounts therefore shape much of what we know about Welsh prehistory and religion.