Weapons in ancient Celtic culture were not only tools for battle, but were also deeply embedded in the society’s spiritual practices. It is widely believed that the Celtic warriors saw their ...

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It contains a stunning array of finds including five Celtic warriors whose weapons and adornments attest to membership of a powerful but long-lost elite. Archaeologist Emilie Millet spoke to ...