The Dawn of Christianity in Anglo-Saxon England: Augustine, Rædwald, and the Venerable Bede

The video explores the spread of Christianity in early Anglo-Saxon England, highlighting key figures like the Venerable Bede and the creation of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. It discusses the Chronicle's historical significance and inconsistencies. The video also delves into the 535 cataclysm, a natural disaster theorized to have global impacts, and its limited effect on Anglo-Saxon England. Finally, it covers the continued spread of Christianity and the influence of religious figures such as St. Columba and St. Cuthbert.

Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury?

What significant work did the Venerable Bede produce?

What does the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle primarily document?

How did the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle treat the period of paganism?

What was the role of Alfred the Great in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle?

What was the significance of the entries in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle for the years 537 and 539?

What event is believed to have contributed to the Dark Ages according to modern historians?