Writes James Goss, Teacher of Classics and Gabriel W. (L6th)
The most recent meeting of the Classics Lecture Group heard a talk from Gabriel W. (L6th), our first speaker from outside the Classics Department. Gabriel presented on the Migration Period in Europe, a time that saw unprecedented movements of populations across the continent, placing immense pressure on the declining Roman Empire. Fascinated by history, Gabriel had the following to say about his talk:
“Last week, I gave a presentation on the Migration Period in European history and the fall of the Roman Empire. I discussed how different tribes and peoples moved across Europe, forming the foundations of many of the modern nations we recognise today. I chose this topic because it is a period of history that many people know surprisingly little about, despite its huge significance in shaping Europe. Given the current negative press surrounding migration, I felt it was especially important to highlight that migration lies at the very foundation of European civilisation.”
