Lost Treasures of the Ancient World

The Celts

Long-buried treasures and newly discovered monuments are shedding new light on Celtic society. Classical writers condemned what they saw as the barbarian society –a lifestyle built around rituals, bloody sacrifices and savage fighting. This program reveals, there was a rich sophisticated element to Celtic culture. Recent discoveries have shown the Celts, previously believed to be a wild and barbaric race, to actually have been sophisticated and artistic. This program takes a look at the span of Celtic history, including a look at ancient ruins, a recreated village, and expert historical commentary