Viggen Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 The ancient split between the English and Scots is older than previously thought, an Oxford don said today. Traditionally the difference between the English and Scots, Welsh, Irish and Cornish was attributed to the foreign influence of invading forces such as the Anglo-Saxons, Celts and Vikings settling in different areas of Britain hundreds of years ago. But Professor Stephen Oppenheimer of Oxford University, believes the difference originates much further back in history. In a book tracing humankind from its origins in Africa 80,000 years ago, Prof Oppenheimer develops a theory of the original inhabitants of Britain. full article at the Scotsman.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlapse Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 Looks like an awesome book, I've been looking for something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynch Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 Looks like a really cool book, I will try to pick up a copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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