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The Celts


The Celts of today's Austria were an advanced civilization, and yet they are often still found in school textbooks as "barbarians", granted just a marginal note next to the "important" cultures of the Romans and Greeks.

They were our ancestors and an incredibly diverse and exciting culture.
Feared warriors, skilled craftsmen, earthy nature people, humorous storytellers ...
The Celtic novel series "Braider of Words" brings them to life in all their facets.

Discover the heartbeat of that time within you!

Food, religion, warfare ... I have looked into many themes when researching for my Celtic series. My blog posts give you short insights, but beware! I am not a historian, not an archeologist or timetraveller (wish I were, at least for a weekend!). Some of my conclusions might be different to university opinion, but that is to be expected by a creative novel author ...

Raving for Ravens

Raving for Ravens

Their reputation is not the best, but aren't they gorgeous animals, the ravens?

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The Celts - an introduction

The Celts - an introduction

Who were the Celts? What do we know about them? 

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Survival tips of a Celtic wanderer. Part one: basic equipment

Survival tips of a Celtic wanderer. Part one: basic equipment

Arduinna the Bard shares her hard gained knowledge of nine years on the road in Celtic times

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Imbolc

Imbolc

Imbolc is one of the great Celtic festivals. But what have Brigid and sheep got to do with it?

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Celts vs Vikings

Celts vs Vikings

They are often taken for the same thing. But they are not! See the differences between Celts and Vikings.

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Celtic habits -- a different form of New Years resolutions

Celtic habits -- a different form of New Years resolutions

We all know New Years resolutions. Why not try some Celtic habits in 2023?

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