The History of English Podcast Episode 17: Ancient Celts and the Latin Invasion of Gaul
Dec 15, 2012
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Celtic Culture United By Three Pillars
- The ancient Celts spread across central and western Europe as a cultural-linguistic group tied by ironworking, religion, and language.
- Archaeology and early Greek/Roman accounts reveal a shared Celtic identity despite political fragmentation.
Iron Technology Fueled Celtic Expansion
- Celtic mastery of iron linked widely dispersed tribes through technology and trade.
- Iron tools and weapons enabled settled farming and distinctive material culture across Europe.
Druids Held Celtic Society Together
- Druids provided religious, legal, and educational cohesion unique to Celtic society.
- Their social exemption and cross-region networking reinforced cultural unity.
