We commonly think of the ancient Britons as being Celts. But in recent decades, some scholars have argued that this is incorrect. Which conclusion is …
Ancient Britain: The Romans and the Celts
Ancient Roman authors, such as Caesar and Tacitus, perceived the druids of Gaul and Britain as savages. According to the Romans, the druids took part …
Boudica is a historical figure that continues to be shrouded in mystery. Not much is known about her beyond her role in the rebellion of the Iceni …
Rivers often act as a lifeline for the people who live near them. They act as a valuable natural resource, a form of transportation, and a space for …
The Neolithic period spanned 1500 years on the British Isles (ca 4000-2500 BCE). While we do not know a great deal about the people who lived and …
The Roman provinces of Britannia were the first to fall away from the empire in the early 5th century, as the Western empire entered into its final …
The Legion XX Valeria Victrix was one of the Roman legions led by Emperor Claudius in 43 AD, during the conquest of Britain. It remained in Britain …