Celts Archive
Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - In Kortessem, Belgium, a metal detectorist has found a fragment of a puzzling Roman artifact. The finder reported his mysterious object to the
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The prehistoric ruins of the Din Lligwy settlement have a long history spanning three eras. It is a fascinating place located on the
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Civilizations
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The Celts are mysterious people who played a crucial role in the history of ancient Europe. In this article, we take an in-depth
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - While excavating in the North West of England archaeologists were lucky to unearth a dazzling time capsule of over 5,000 artifacts, dated from
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Angela Sutherland - AncientPages.com - There is a mysterious, ominous, and sacred tree of yew among many trees revered by ancient cultures since the dawn of human civilization.
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A major new study of ancient DNA has traced the movement of people into southern Britain during the Bronze Age. In the largest
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - New evidence from the bottom of a lake in the remote North Atlantic Faroe Islands indicates that an unknown band of humans settled
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Celtic Mythology
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In pagan folklore, Holly King presides over the six months of the year following the summer solstice. Celtic myths describe his fight against
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Ancient Traditions And Customs
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - On October 31, many of us celebrate Halloween, a tradition that is thought to have originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Legendary British King Lud is shrouded in a veil of mystery. Did he ever exist? Was he the real founder of London or
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Celtic Mythology
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - To ancient Celts, nature and animals were sacred and must be treated with respect. The spiritual world was invisible. Gateways were leading from
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Ogham is ancient writing, of which the earliest examples date back to 2200 BC. The language of the inscriptions is Irish, but many
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Two-faced deities were worshipped in many different cultures. Today we describe the Roman god Janus as the 'god of gods,' who appeared first
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Many treasure hunters spend years searching for something valuable, but sometimes the most precious ancient objects can be discovered by those who don’t
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - It’s certainly not an artifact archaeologists can expect to find often so it’s understandable they are excited about this amazing discovery in central
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Vercingetorix was one of the best-known and greatest Gallic leaders. He was a militant leader who courageously challenged Julius Caesar. He lost his battle
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - People in Ireland now have more reason than ever to wonder where their ancestors came from. Ancient DNA reveals Irish are not Celts
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Celtic Mythology
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The Gaulish god Belenus (Belinus/Belenos), whose worship goes back to deep antiquity, was a widely recognized deity associated with healing, springtime festival, protection,
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Science in Poland reports that the remains of twelve iron smelting furnaces used by the Celts 2,400 years ago have been discovered in
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Early Celts from the Heuneburg settlement may have enjoyed Mediterranean wine well before they began importing Mediterranean drinking vessels--and this special drink may
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Ancient Traditions And Customs
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - When fall approaches, we remember darker and colder days are heading our way. Ancient people honored the changing of seasons through several festivals. One
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - After being submerged for 50 years, the stunning Spanish Stonehenge can now be admired once again. The 5,000-year-old site believed to have been
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Celtic Mythology
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Cernunnos is one of the most mysterious deities worshiped by the ancient Celts. His widespread and very complex cult dates to the Bronze
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Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - To discover a magnificent Celtic burial like the Hochdorf chieftain's grave is a dream of every archaeologist. Celtic burial mound reconstructed. Credit: Detlef
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - There are many balancing rocks across the world. It's not always easy to determine whether an ancient structure is a natural formation or
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AncientPages.com - Although the universe of Game of Thrones is steeped in a medieval atmosphere, several of the central in the series – Daenerys Targaryen, Joffrey Baratheon and Jon Snow –
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Leonard Farra - AncientPages.com - For thousands of years, in many ways, the serpent has played a role in religions, folk customs, and superstitious beliefs. Why did some
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Ancient History Facts
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Kids will be kids, no matter what country, place or time. Some things are ageless and never go out of fashion. Many modern
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Ancient Traditions And Customs
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Do you believe in skulls, which wish to be left in places they really enjoy? There are mysteriously chosen skulls that create supernatural atmosphere.
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