750 BC to 12 BC, Celts were most powerful people central & northern Europe. Tribes of Celts, wave after wave, spread outwards, taking over France, Belgium, crossing to Britain. Celt comes from Greek: Keltoi, barbarians (pronounced "Kelt") Celt is a term NOT used until 18th century; Romans called these people Britons. Celtic Iron Age ended AD 43, Romans invaded Britain.

750 BC to 12 BC, Celts were most powerful people central & northern Europe. Tribes of Celts, wave after wave, spread outwards, taking over France, Belgium, crossing to Britain. Celt comes from Greek: Keltoi, barbarians (pronounced "Kelt") Celt is a term NOT used until 18th century; Romans called these people Britons. Celtic Iron Age ended AD 43, Romans invaded Britain.
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