Ludovicus Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 Far from the cliches of warmongering hunter-gatherers with winged helmets, the show reveals them to be sophisticated farmers, craftsmen and traders. ''The Gauls didn't wait for the Romans or Greeks to civilise them,'' said archaeologist Francois Malrain, one of the show's curators. ''They lived in a refined society Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldrail Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 During which period? I've always said there was a world of difference to the confident conquerors who swept across Europe and marched arrogantly into the roman senate against the settled and reluctant tribesmen of Caesars day. I also note that the Gauls readily adopted latin culture as well (once conquered themselves), which aklthough has overtones of capitulation, it also suggests they were willing and able to progress their society even if they did so under foriegn social mores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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