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  • A History of Celtic Britain (2011–2011)
  • TV Series | 60 min | Documentary
A History of Celtic Britain (2011–2011)
TV Series | 60 min | Documentary

In four chapters, largely based on and illustrated with archaeological finds and sites, Neil Oliver explains how, as far as is known, the Iron Age Celtic tribes known as the Ancient Britains evolved and entered European civilization. Their...See moreIn four chapters, largely based on and illustrated with archaeological finds and sites, Neil Oliver explains how, as far as is known, the Iron Age Celtic tribes known as the Ancient Britains evolved and entered European civilization. Their internecine tribal phase was warlike and partitioned. Overseas contacts, especially metal trade, brought wealth and progress. Ultimately, it attracted the superior Roman empire, which would conquer and pacify Britain into a province, like Gaul shortly before, but Caesar's invasion wasn't the definitive annexation yet, that was left to emperor Claudius; even afterward some Celtic traits and even rebellions remained. Written by KGF Vissers See less
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Apr 7, 2011 (United Kingdom)

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26 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Neil Oliver
Self - Presenter Self - Presenter   See fewer
4
Barry Cunliffe
Self - University of Oxford Self - University of Oxford   See fewer
2
Philip Crummy
Self / Self - Colchester Archaeological Trust Self / Self - Colchester Archaeological Trust   See fewer
2
Andy Deane
Self - Royal Armouries, Leeds Self - Royal Armouries, Leeds   See fewer
1
1
Rebecca Redfern
Self - Museum of London Self - Museum of London   See fewer
1
Marcos Torres
Self - Metallurgist Self - Metallurgist   See fewer
1
1
Miranda Green
Self - Cardiff University Self - Cardiff University   See fewer
1
1
Alan Bowman
Self - Director, Vindolanda Writing Tablets Self - Director, Vindolanda Writing Tablets   See fewer
1
Sonia O'Connor
Self - University of Bradford Self - University of Bradford   See fewer
1
Peter Northover
Self - University of Oxford Self - University of Oxford   See fewer
1
1
Hector Cole
Self - Ancient Ironsmith Self - Ancient Ironsmith   See fewer
1
Dave Parham
Self - Bournemouth University Self - Bournemouth University   See fewer
1
1
1
1
Stephen Brooks
Self - Natural History Museum Self - Natural History Museum   See fewer
1
1
1
1
Niall Sharples
Self - Cardiff University Self - Cardiff University   See fewer
1
Paul Russell
Self - University of Cambridge Self - University of Cambridge   See fewer
1
Robin Bendrey
Self - Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris Self - Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris   See fewer
1
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