In the first of a two-part look at the Celtic invasion of Greece, I cover the history and civilization of the ancient Celts. We will look at what it means to be a “Celt”, how the Celts were seen by the Greeks and Romans alike, and delve into topics like human sacrifice, warfare and art.
Thanks to John Kerry, an Edinburgh based composer, trombonist and music archaeologist professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London who works with Carnyx & Co to recreate the sounds of Iron Age music and instruments. His website is here at www.carnyx.org.uk so please, check it out if you want to hear more about his work.
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Sources;
Primary
Commentaries on the Gallic War – Julius Caesar
Pharsalia - Lucan
Library of History - Diodorus Siculus
The Histories – Polybius
The Histories – Herodotus
Agricola - Tacitus
History of Rome - Livy
Secondary
“The Ancient Celts, 2nd Edition” – Barry Cunliffe
“The Celtic World” – Miranda Green
“Celts and the Classical World” - David Rankin
019: The Celtic Invasion of Greece - Celtic Civilization & History (1300-300 B.C.)
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