Anglo Saxons

Anglo Saxon history is quite fascinating, but there are too many reasons to question the legitimacy of accuracy in their story. The shape of clay pots and the existence of gold jewelry don't tell the story very well, and written documents always fall short of completion. DNA has a few interesting elements that can add to the story of England. There are towns and small cities where the majority of the population is clearly Viking. I'm curious to understand if the Anglo Saxon dominance wasn't just an administrative success more than a social integration process. My DNA history is part Celtic (Irish) and part Swedish, with some connections to England which we understand in our family. Politics, religion, and geography are strong forces in cultural development. I wish I could make sense of the cultural development in England after the Romans. Everyone tried to get ahold of England, but only the Normans achieved it. Somewhere in the history there had to be influences from the local populations, but what kind and how much? All of these influences over the years created a very rich language base. You should have a wonderful time researching the role of Anglo Saxons in British history. I know they were a very hearty people with a distinctive culture. Every society wants peace, but they have to go through turmoil to get it. Rome had to fall for Anglo Saxon culture to thrive. Empires collapse and the void is filled by those who are able to rebuild in their own image and on their own terms. You chose a very interesting topic to explore.