Celtic

By markantoun
  • Start of the Iron Age in Europe
    1200 BCE

    Start of the Iron Age in Europe

    Iron tools and weapons begin replacing bronze across Europe.
  • Earliest Celtic Tribes Form
    800 BCE

    Earliest Celtic Tribes Form

    Celtic culture begins to form in central Europe (Hallstatt culture)
  • Expansion into Western Europe
    600 BCE

    Expansion into Western Europe

    Celts spread into France, Britain, Ireland, and parts of Spain.
  • La Tène Culture Emerges
    400 BCE

    La Tène Culture Emerges

    Peak of Celtic art, religion, and craftsmanship. Famous for beautiful knotwork and weapons.
  • Druids Rise in Power
    100 BCE

    Druids Rise in Power

    Druids become central figures in religion, medicine, and law.
  • Julius Caesar Invades Britain
    55 BCE

    Julius Caesar Invades Britain

    Romans begin attacking Celtic tribes in Britain. Druids resist.
  • Roman Rule Begins in Britain
    43 BCE

    Roman Rule Begins in Britain

    Celtic kingdoms start to fade as Roman roads, forts, and towns are built.