It’s Black History Month! Every day I will post something that shows the deep and rich history of Black people in Europe, so no one ever again questions why Black actors should be cast in all the films, plays, and shows about European history or based on fictionalized European history like Lord of the Rings and The Witcher.

Feb 1: The wealthy and fashionable Ivory Bangle Lady, who lived in York, England in the 4th c. CE, 1,700 years ago. She was buried with expensive jewelry, an imported glass perfume bottle, and even a mirror. Link in comments! #CastBlackActors

The artist's rendering shows an elegant Black woman in blue and white robes, wearing bracelets, two necklaces, and earrings, and holding a blue glass perfume bottle.