Ancient Origins of the Celts - Ancient Civilizations DOCUMENTARY

Summary by Krater

This video explores the 1,500-year history and development of Celtic peoples, focusing on the Hallstatt and La Tène cultures, their society, trade, religion, and interactions with Mediterranean civilizations.

From the video

Answers: Who were the ancient Celts and how did their culture evolve?

• Celtic history
• Hallstatt culture
• La Tène culture
• Celtic society and social structure
• Celtic religion and Druids
• Celtic trade networks
• Celtic art and fashion

What it concludes

• The Hallstatt culture represents the birth of an early Celtic society with distinct burial practices, iron metallurgy, and social stratification.
• Celtic expansion and cultural influence across central and western Europe were driven by the mobility and economic power of horse-drawn wagon trade.
• The La Tène culture marked the peak of ancient Celtic history, featuring sophisticated art, fortification building, and distinct P-Celtic and Q-Celtic language splits.
• Celtic religion was polytheistic and structured around local and tribal deities overseen by Druids, who held immense political and religious authority.