England: From the Fall of Rome to the Norman Conquest

Irish Missionaries and Christianization (1x9)

Air date: Jan 28, 2022

In a previous lecture, we saw how the Romans successfully converted Southeast England to Christianity, but the Northumbrians relapsed. Here, Professor Paxton picks up the story and shows how Irish missionaries played a decisive role in converting the whole of England, solidifying Christianity across the island. Learn about King Edwin, Penda, and others.