> is an invasion from around 800 years ago really that devastating on a daily basis to the people of today? It's not something I'd dismiss out of hand. For exa

> is an invasion from around 800 years ago really that devastating on a daily basis to the people of today? It's not something I'd dismiss out of hand. For example, England was invaded by the Normans over 900 years ago, and the results of that invasion still affect everyone's everyday life today. Or consider that some cultural entities can be very long-lasting, such as religions, languages and writing systems.