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Celts

The Celts were culturally and linguistically related groups of peoples that lived in large parts of Europe from around the 2nd millennium BCE through around the 1st century BCE.

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Halloween: Origins, customs and why it is celebrated

Halloween: Origins, customs and why it is celebrated

Halloween is not actually an ancient Celtic custom, nor was it invented by the American candy industry.
CultureOctober 30, 2024
remains of vats used for beer fermentation, in a complex which may be the world's "oldest" high-production brewery, uncovered in the Abydos archaeological site near Egypt's southern city of Sohag

Beer from Ancient Egypt to modern Germany

Beer from Ancient Egypt to modern Germany

A 5,000-year-old brewery has been uncovered in Egypt. So, how did beer get from the Nile to Germany?
HistoryFebruary 16, 2021
Pressebilder Ausstellung Gropius Bau | Bewegte Zeiten. Archäologie in Deutschland | Goldschmuck aus dem Grab der Keltenfürstin

Celtic tomb treasures on show in Berlin

Celtic tomb treasures on show in Berlin

After lying hidden for thousands of years, a princess' jewelry are centerpieces of an archeological show in Berlin.
CultureSeptember 18, 2018
DW euromaxxExtratour Wales EINSCHRÄNKUNG

Active Holidays in Wales

Active Holidays in Wales

In spite of its mountains and castles, the former Celtic kingdom of Wales is still a long way from being mass tourism...
August 6, 2015
Beech trees, Copyright: "picture-alliance/dpa

National parks

National parks

Germany has added a new national park to its roster, which now totals 16.
January 29, 2015
Deutschland Archäologie Präsentation Funde aus keltischem Fürstengrab

Secrets of a Celtic princess

Secrets of a Celtic princess

The 2,600-year-old burial chamber of the "Celtic Princess of the Danube" was first discovered near Stuttgart in 2010.
CultureNovember 27, 20149 images
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