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I have chosen this piece of information because I used to understimate Celtic culture and history. I used to think that The Celts were primitive and savage tribes. Having read the text, I learned a bit more about them and changed my view of its importance in British history.

Claudio

One interesting fact about Roman Britain is that the Hadrian’s Wall was built around AD 122 to protect the Roman province from tribes in the north. It stretched across northern England and marked the edge of the Roman Empire in Britain.

I chose this because it shows how powerful and organized the Romans were, even in distant lands. I find it interesting that parts of the wall still exist today, which helps us imagine what life was like back then.

These roads helped both armies to move quicker and trade between towns.

I chose this topic because it shows how Roman engineering had a long-lasting impact on Britain. The image shows the roads that the Romans built.

Lautaro Zaccagnino.

I found it interesting to choose this piece of information because the revolution was led by a Queen and this is not something common throughout history.

Video: https://youtu.be/rxWucSi2k1k?si=PBYJCw55Yj9gBPse

This information is about the Celtic period in Britain and the role of the Druids in society.

I chose this information because I was interested in how the Druids remembered laws and traditions instead of writing them.

I think this is interesting because it shows that memory and oral tradition were very important, which is different from how we learn today, because now we use books, technology, and write things down.

Source:

https://www.thearchaeologist.org/blog/the-role-of-druids-in-ancient-celtic-society

Evelyn Moira Juarez Parada

Most of the country was divided into areas based on the old Celtic tribes. Each area had a main town where local leaders met to make decisions. This system was similar to the one used in Gaul (modern France). It shows how the Romans kept local traditions but adapted them into their own style of government.

I chose this information because I find it interesting how, instead of completely changing Britain, Romans kept the existing Celtic tribal system and adapted it to manage such a large territory. This allowed local people to maintain some influence in their own communities, even under Roman rule.

Sources:https://www.britannica.com/topic/devolution-government-and-politics 

https://www.historyfiles.co.uk/FeaturesBritain/BritishMapAD43-425.htm 

Antonella Martinuzzi B.

Villafañe Diego

Boudica organized and army and fought against Roman rule, becoming a symbol of resistance and courage. Even though her rebellion was eventually defeated, she is still remembered as powerful and brave leader.

I chose this piece of information because I find it interesting to learn about a strong female figure in ancient history. Boudica's story is inspiring because she stood up for her people and fought for justice in a very difficult situation.

Daniela Quiroz.

I chose Bath because it shows Roman culture and how it mixed with local customs. Instead of replacing local beliefs, the Romans often blended them with their own gods. It is fascinating that the baths still contain flowing hot water today, just as they did in Roman times.

Vidarte Arian Ian

But beyond just using the term “Celts” to refer to the Gallic tribes, other Roman writings show that they also used the term to refer to some of the inhabitants of Iberia. For example, Strabo (3.4.5) refers to Celts in that region who became the Celtiberians and the Berones. Many other tribes in Iberia were also considered to be Celtic. In other words, we see that the Romans considered the Celts to cover several large portions of Western Europe. This is consistent with Greek description of the Celts being the single most notable people to the west.

Source: Were the Ancient Britons Really Celts? | TheCollector

I choose this fragment because I think it is interesting the way the Celts were not an homogenous group of people and ancient emperors reffered to as "Celts" a lot of different tribes from different places in Europe.

Jesús Forrigia.

I chose this topic because it shows how cultural exchange could happen even in a context of conquest. It is interesting to see how two very different belief systems blended, reflecting how local people adapted while still preserving parts of their original traditions.

Maite Coria

"The first direct contact between Britain and Rome happened when the Roman general Julius Caesar led two military expeditions to the island in 55 BC and 54 BC. These invasions were not full conquests but rather exploratory and strategic campaigns.

In the first invasion (55 BC), Caesar arrived with a relatively small army. The Celtic tribes resisted strongly, and the Romans faced difficulties such as bad weather and unfamiliar terrain. Because of these problems, Caesar returned to Gaul (modern France) without establishing control.

In the second invasion (54 BC), Caesar came back with a larger and better-prepared force. This time, he managed to defeat several Celtic tribes and even forced some local leaders to agree to alliances and pay tribute to Rome. However, he still did not stay in Britain or create a permanent Roman province.

Although Caesar did not conquer Britain, these invasions were very important. They opened the door for future Roman influence and created political and economic connections between Britain and the Roman world. As mentioned in the historical texts, this contact helped Rome gain knowledge about the island, which later made the successful conquest in 43 AD possible."

I found this event interesting because it represents the beginning of a long relationship between Britain and Rome. It shows how even a “failed” invasion can have long-term consequences, influencing trade, diplomacy, and future military actions.

-Rocio Petracca

I chose this because it shows how advanced and organized the Romans were. They didn’t just invade—they controlled territory with long-term infrastructure. It’s interesting because the wall wasn’t only for defense; it also helped regulate trade and movement, acting more like a controlled border than just a barrier. The fact that parts of it still exist today makes it feel very real and tangible, not just something from a book.

The Triquetra: Its name comes from the Latin triquetrus, meaning "three-cornered." It dates back to the 7th century. The symbol features three interlocking arcs forming a continuous loop. In pagan Celtic traditions, it symbolized the triple goddess (Maiden, Mother, and Crone)—an embodiment of life's cycles. Christians in Ireland and Scotland later adopted the Triquetra to represent the Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

The Celtic Cross: This is one of the most iconic and meaningful symbols of Celtic heritage. While similar to a standard Christian cross, it features a ring or "halo." This ring originally represented the sun, the most powerful force in the pagan world. The cross is a fusion of icons that merged during the spiritual transition during the early spread of Christianity across Ireland and Scotland.

The circle, originally a solar motif, represents eternity and divine unity, while the cross represents salvation. Carved into stone across ancient monastic sites, these crosses served as religious landmarks, territorial markers, and teaching tools for the illiterate population.

Pedrozo Barbara

I found this article interesting because it shows that, even today, there are things about Roman civilization we still don’t know.

Individual trees were held as sacred by local communities and tribal gatherings were often held under their shade. A nemeton or sacred grove of trees was also the site of certain rituals. At what must have once been such sacred areas, votive plaques have been found dating to the Gallo-Roman period. Inscriptions on these plaques reveal they were dedicated to gods of specific types of trees like Fagus (beech), Robur (oak), and several others who have not yet been identified. The oak tree seems to have been particularly important if we are to believe ancient writers who focus on it almost exclusively when discussing the Celts. In Ireland, the ash and the yew tree were especially significant in religion and mythology. In later antiquity, under influence from the Mediterranean cultures, a nemeton came to mean any sacred site with a temple or shrine with trees in the vicinity. Activities held at natural sites considered to be sacred for one reason or another would have left few archaeological remains except votive offerings.

Source: https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1710/sacred-sites--rituals-in-the-ancient-celtic-religi/