Ancient DNA reveals that during the Iron Age, women in ancient Celtic societies were at the center of their social networks — unlike previous eras of prehistory.

According to the study, the Romans found these matriarchal societies rather remarkable but may have written a skewed view of them to make the society seem less civilized. “Beyond archaeology, ...

Celtic society in England was female-focused 2,000 years ago, a genetic study of Iron Age skeletons reveals. DNA analysis of dozens of ancient burials uncovered a community whose lineage could be ...

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An ancient cemetery reveals a Celtic tribe that lived in England 2,000 years ago and that was organized around maternal ...

When the Romans reached Britain in the first century, they were shocked to find “remarkable” women standing in their way. Female tribal leaders Cartimandua and Boudica became legends, leading ...

The Iron Age burials of powerful women revealed land and leadership may have been passed down through a mother’s line, new research says. Bournemouth University When the Romans reached Britain ...