A History of Britain - Celts and Romans (800 BC - 1 AD)

In today's episode, we explore the emergence of the unique cultures of Iron Age Britain, and a looming threat from across the channel.

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Special thanks to:
Luis Pascual Repiso
Alistair Snart and everyone at Road Management Services (Darrington)
Matthew Williams
Andy Ballard
Ben Lovegrove
Archaeopath

Links to Footage:

Matthew Williams - Yarnbury Castle Drone Footage

Andy Ballard - Worlebury Hill Drone Footage

Ben Lovegrove - Danebury Hill Fort Drone Footage

Archaeopath - Broch of Gurness Drone Footage

Harry Mateman - Dartmoor Footage

Amazing Drone Videos - Figsbury Ring Drone Footage

ASBL Lucilinburhuc - Celtic Festival Footage

Glyn Coy – Hidden Wiltshire - Windmill Hill Footage

Max Wray - Walbury Hill Walk

Visions Above - Walbury Hill/Combe Gibbet Footage

Links to online resources:
“The Beaker phenomenon and the genomic transformation of northwest Europe” by Olalde et al.

“The British Plough: Some Stages in its Development” by Payne FG

"The Longue Durée of Genetic Ancestry: Multiple Genetic Marker Systems and Celtic Origins on the Atlantic Facade of Europe" by McEvoy et al. 2004

“At the Water's Edge” by Lund J

"The Rise of the Individual In Late Iron Age Southern Britain and Beyond" by Andy Lamb

[deveus]

strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government

[nattartz]

It’s wild man. TV networks spend millions on making high production value history documentaries and this dude comes along with his mundane voice and pictures from Google and it’s literally a million times more engaging

Edit: his voice is amazing but to an Aussie he just sounds like Ringo Starr

[MuchWhittering]

"Though unfortunately for us, they remain undateable."

I know the feeling.

[reeceengineering]

Now the motif of King Arthur finding a sword in a lake makes a lot more sense

[shelbyhaupt]

I'll listen to it tonight and fall asleep. Then watch it again getting ready for the day. Then again when I make dinner. Thank you for your time and dedication to the history and storytelling!

[BenLovegrove]

Thank you for including some of my drone footage. It's good to see it being put to good use in a professional and interesting documentary like this. 🙂

[pastyman]

The Beaker People were replaced by the Bucket People, after the arrival of KFC

[Sunlight]

It's Midnight. Perfect time to learn about British history.

[elizabethmcglothlin]

East-facing doorways may have ritual significance, but there is also the purely practical admitting of early morning light into dark dwellings.

[suspiciousbird]

British people : *mines and creates pretty cool and useful tools for making their lives better*
Also British people : *throws them in a freaking river*

[vampire]

I play your videos to sleep at night cause your voice is so soothing.

[elistevens]

The Histocrat is the new gold standard for ancient history YouTube videos. Top-notch. Seriously, you're an inspiration, keep up the great work!

[ryanc]

Great video! And I love the fact that you actually list your sources as opposed to a lot of other “educational” channels that don’t cite anything or backup their historical claims with evidence. Keep it up 👍

[LemSportsinterviews]

this is a life-saver at work. in between spreadsheets, i stare at my Outlook inbox, praying for a new task or death (whichever comes first). you make these times bearable. please, god, don't stop

[zzebowa]

The problem with the 'celtic invasion' theory is the lack of DNA evidence. Depsite cultural and linguistic similarities, Spanish cslets are different to British celts and both are different to central european celts. It looks therefore that 'celticness' was an idea bought into, a common religion and culture, shared among different people.

[StefanMilo]

Should be editing my next video, but now I have to take an hour and a half break.

[bosse]

Would have loved to see the pre Roman British isles. Must have been an amazing place. So interesting.

[monkeywrench]

Nearly two years later.... and still being enjoyed. Thank you!!

[Gingernat]

Please please please do the next episode! This series is awesome xx

[robertsyrett]

I am looking forward to staying up too late at night watching this.