Research indicates that a series of dry summers and famine played a critical role in the barbarian conspiracy of AD 367, which threatened Roman control in Britain. Picts, Scots, and Saxons exploited the resulting chaos, inflicting severe defeats on Roman forces. The study utilized tree-ring data to analyze climatic conditions, revealing that drought conditions contributed significantly to the unrest. The research highlights modern parallels, suggesting that extreme weather events can lead to societal conflict. It took two years for Roman forces to regain control, marking the beginning of the end for Roman Britain.
Extreme climate conditions lead to hunger, which can lead to societal challenges, which eventually lead to outright conflict.
Our findings provide an explanation for the catalyst of this major event.
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