Schliemanns Gold: Das Gold der Kelten
- Episode aired Aug 28, 2005
The Celts, who swarmed over most of Europe and even Asia Minor until Rome spread its empire, were not literate, but had an almost religious fascination for gold. Their surprisingly advanced ... Read allThe Celts, who swarmed over most of Europe and even Asia Minor until Rome spread its empire, were not literate, but had an almost religious fascination for gold. Their surprisingly advanced mining and gold-smith techniques were a legacy throughout Europe, confirmed with researche... Read allThe Celts, who swarmed over most of Europe and even Asia Minor until Rome spread its empire, were not literate, but had an almost religious fascination for gold. Their surprisingly advanced mining and gold-smith techniques were a legacy throughout Europe, confirmed with researched. Gold's uses were initially religious, decorative and prestigious, and later monetary.