https://freerepublic.com/tag/hallstattculture/ en-us Sat, 24 Jan 2026 17:22:41 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4363752/posts Who were the Celts really? Mythical druids of legend or feared warriors of antiquity? Deep inside the European Alps, sealed salt mines have preserved astonishing evidence of a powerful civilisation that flourished more than 3,000 years ago. These people were neither barbarians nor island dwellers -- they were the rulers of a vast Kingdom of Salt, enriched by one of the most valuable resources of the ancient world. Now, a remarkable discovery raises new questions. Inside a 2,400-year-old Celtic tomb, the remains of an aristocratic woman and two unusually large men are uncovered. Were they relatives, ritual sacrifices, or part... YouTube https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4363752/posts#comment Sat, 24 Jan 2026 17:22:41 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4324003/posts 2500 Years ago, a dynasty of Celtic Princes founded the first towns in Northern Europe. They constructed harbours along rivers and traded goods with people from all over Europe. This film presents new insights into Celtic history and culture thanks to exclusive access to the Celtic Tomb in Lavau (France) and the exceptionally rich and well-preserved collection of objects found on the gravesite. The Enigma of the Celtic Tomb | 51:20 Best Documentary | 7.24M subscribers | 2,956,005 views | August 8, 2024 IMDb: The Enigma of the Celtic Tomb Original title: L'énigme de la tombe celte Episode aired June... YouTube https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4324003/posts#comment Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:40:40 GMT