<p>History depends on written records. Before the Romans came, there were no written records. This episode is about the Romans, and about them coming to Britain. </p>

History depends on written records. Before the Romans came, there were no written records. This episode is about the Romans, and about them coming to Britain.

<p>History depends on written records. Before the Romans came, there were no written records. This episode is about the Romans, and about them coming to Britain.&nbsp;</p>

Britain, the first century

When my friend's daughter said "Uncle Andrew - what was it like when dinosaurs roamed the earth?" I realised I was old, and in a good position to tell my version of history to a wider audience!

Most conventional histories focus on "facts" - which may or may not be true, and may or may not be relevant today. My focus is on explaining what life was like and how it changed how we live today. To me, all of history influenced life today, sometimes a little, and sometimes a lot.

History

When my friend's daughter said "Uncle Andrew - what was it like when dinosaurs roamed the earth?" I realised I was old, and in a good position to tell my version of history to a wider audience! Most conventional histories focus on "facts" - which may or may not be true, and may or may not be relevant today. My focus is on explaining what life was like and how it changed how we live today. To me, all of history influenced life today, sometimes a little, and sometimes a lot.

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