History of the Celts: The Civilization That Gave Birth to Europe @History_Mapped

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The Celts are an ancient people with a unique culture. This civilization, which arose in the late Bronze Age, without exaggeration gave birth to Europe, the community of its peoples in language, material culture and traditions. Thanks to extensive trade relations and a wide range of settlement, the Celts spread their culture from the Black Sea to the Atlantic Ocean throughout Europe, and left their mark on the history of many nations.

In this video, you can delve into the history of the Celts from the moment they first appeared in the heart of the Alps, trace the path of this people to the Iberian Peninsula, the British Isles and the Black Sea coast, learn how fiercely they fought the Romans and understand why, in the end, the Celts did not create the first empire in Europe.

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History of the Celts: The Civilization That Gave Birth to Europe

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