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“Ronald Hutton in his book, Pagan Britain, describes Britain in the late Iron Age, just before the Roman invasion, highlighting the differences in settlement and farming practices.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Roman invasion of Britain
For: Historians and enthusiasts of Roman and British history
Key quote: “So this is a description of Britain in the late Iron Age, just before the Roman invasion.”
The host references Ronald Hutton's book 'Pagan Britain' to provide a detailed description of Britain during the late Iron Age, just before the Roman invasion. This context helps illustrate the complexities of the region's political and social structures that Agricola faced.
“Hutton in his book, Pagan Britain, which is brilliant in all this, he's very skeptical about this, the idea that Druids were actually practicing human sacrifice.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Druids and Roman perceptions
For: Historians and enthusiasts of ancient cultures
Key quote: “Now, Hutton in his book, Pagan Britain, which is brilliant in all this, he's very skeptical about this, the idea that Druids were actually practicing human sacrifice.”
The host mentions Ronald Hutton's book 'Pagan Britain' to highlight the complexities surrounding the historical understanding of Druids. Hutton's skepticism regarding the portrayal of Druids by Romans adds depth to the discussion about their practices and the political implications of their existence.