u/Responsible_Visual75

I have been reading a lot about Mercia and Wales. I am always baffled how small these places are as an American. I read earlier that Wales is the size of New Jersey (great standard of measurement).

It really shocked me, even though I have been studying this for awhile. I walked a lot of Jersey woods and I keep thinking how close these kingdoms are and how secluded by terrain.

I think Americans need to be reminded these kingdoms are the size of counties. Britain is hard to explain how dense it is compared to America.

What are some common comparisons you folks think are underappreciated? I really wish I understood Wales size years ago. I figured Wales was about size of Texas or Georgia lol.

Blacksmiths, coin mints, Iron traders, glass makers and slave sellers come to mind, what other jobs were highly paid?

I cant stop reading about the early 7th century. The story of Edwin, Cadwallon, Penda, Oswiuu, Oswald and many many more interesting characters.

the 630s in Mercia is, to me, the coolest time period. Due to lack of information, a lot has to be inferred from other time periods, but its just amazing how many amazing characters. The formation of the last of the heptarchy and Definity a blended kingdom of Angles, Welsh, Saxon,

So what is Yall favorite Anglo Saxon time period (Pre- Norman).

other ones I enjoy is

Aethelbert/Raedwald time (like 600-620s)

AethelFlaed taking the burgs (like 900)