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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.

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 ...

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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Try Celtic baking - a different kind of Christmas cookies!

Try Celtic baking - a different kind of Christmas cookies!

Want to try an original Celtic recipe for your Christmas cookies? These deicious honey-loops are based on archeological finds.

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Romans - the enemies of the Celts?

Romans - the enemies of the Celts?

Romans and Celts, that means war. Does it really?

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Voccio - great King of the Noric Celts?

Voccio - great King of the Noric Celts?

Voccio is the name you will hear when they talk about the Noric tribe of the Celts. A great ruler with many deeds under his belt. Really?

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Who discovered Iceland?

Who discovered Iceland?

We all know the Vikings discovered Iceland.Did they really???

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Marry a Celt or a Viking?

Marry a Celt or a Viking?

If you had a choice, who would you rather marry - a Celt or a Viking? Lets look at the consequences.

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