The Celts were a diverse group of tribal peoples who inhabited a vast area of Europe during the Iron Age.

They were not a single unified nation but were linked by shared language, culture, and artistic styles.

The La Tène art style, associated with the Celts, is known for its intricate spirals, knots, and stylized animal forms.

Celtic society was hierarchical, led by a warrior aristocracy.

The Druids were a highly respected class of priests, scholars, and judges who preserved oral traditions.

Roman writers described the Celts as fierce and skilled warriors.

They lived in various types of settlements, from small farming villages to large fortified settlements called oppida.

Julius Caesar's conquest of Gaul in the 1st century BCE brought a large portion of the Celtic world under Roman control.

Celtic languages and cultures survived primarily on the western fringes of Europe.

Modern nations with a strong Celtic heritage include Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man, and Brittany.