{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/11c1773b-6d50-4dbb-b543-483046bdc241/644a5463fc22fc0011943580?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Saxon Origins of London","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6215f7024b795a6746fd3b2f/show-cover.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>From ghost town to ceremonial, ecclesiastical and economic hub - how did London develop in the Saxon era, and how is that crucial to what London has become?&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Dr. Rory Naismith is the author of <em>Citadel of the Saxons: The Rise of Early London</em> and a lecturer at Corpus Christi College at the University of Cambridge. He takes Dr. Cat Jarman through the story of London from its decline after the Roman period to its eventual reemergence.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you’re enjoying this podcast and are looking for more fascinating Medieval content then subscribe to our Medieval Monday newsletter&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.historyhit.com/sign-up-to-history-hit/?utm_source=timelinenewsletter&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=Timeline+Podcast+Campaign\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here.</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you'd like to learn even more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hit -&nbsp;<a href=\"https://access.historyhit.com/?utm_source=audio&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=Podcast+Campaign&amp;utm_id=Podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">subscribe today!</a>&nbsp;To download, go to&nbsp;<a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.historyhit&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;gl=US\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Android</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/history-hit/id1303668247\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple store</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"History Hit"}