Ancient tree rings reveal the hidden reason Rome’s grip on Britain failed

Ancient tree rings reveal the hidden reason Rome’s grip on Britain failed

Three scorching summers in antiquity triggered revolt, invasion, and a turning point in British history.

Severe Summer Droughts in 364, 365 and 366 CE Led to Crushing Blows to Rome’s Hold on ‘Britain’

The ‘Barbarian Conspiracy’ of 367 CE was one of the most severe threats to Rome’s hold on Britain since the Boudiccan revolt three centuries earlier. Contemporary sources indicate that components of the garrison on Hadrian’s wall rebelled and allowed the Picts to attack the Roman province by land and sea. Simultaneously, the Scotti from modern-day […]