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Britain’s economy boomed after the Romans, Aldborough study reveals

12 September 2025

Britain’s industrial economy did not collapse when the Romans left and went on to enjoy a Viking-age industrial boom, a new study finds, undermining a stubborn ‘Dark Ages’ narrative. The Romans have long been credited with bringing industry to Britain involving large-scale lead and iron production. But it has been unclear...