654: 3/4 The Discovery of Middle Earth: Mapping the Lost World of the Celts, by Graham Robb
Image: Extent of Celtic people and language: Area of the Hallstatt culture (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hallstatt_culture) in the 6th century BC. Great Celtic expansion, c.275 BC. Lusitania (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lusitania) (Celtic settlement uncertain) The area of the Celtic languages today "Intriguing and stimulating." ―Jane Smiley, Harper's In this real-life historical treasure hunt, the bestselling author Graham Robb―"one of the more unusual and appealing historians currently striding the planet (New York Times)"―reveals the mapping of ancient Gaul as a reflection of the heavens, demonstrates the lasting influence of Druid science and recharts the exploration of the world and the spread of Christianity. This "fascinating" (Los Angeles Times) history offers nothing less than an entirely new understanding of the birth of modern Europe. 50 illustrations https://www.amazon.com/Discovery-Middle-Earth-Mapping-World/dp/0393349926/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=graham+middle+earth&qid=1604274635&sr=8-1