This final episode looks at the more recent history of the nations of the Celtic Isles of western Europe. The narrator begins by describing the Celtic languages as ‘dying’. Not a good start. Although it can be said that those ancient tongues are under immense pressure, they are not dying. Across the Occupied Six Counties […]
Temujin was a Mongolian chieftain who became one of the greatest and most influential rulers the world has ever known. Not bad for a lad who lived in poverty for many years and escaped from imprisonment in a wooden cage. He went on to unite the tribal confederations of Mongolia, and shaped them into the […]
This is a short feature about the greatest of Irish heroes, the Ulsterman known as Cú Chulainn (Hound of Culann). His life was a fascinating sequence of action, adventure and romance little known outside the bounds of the Emerald Isle, and not well enough known within. From the tough little boy, Setanta, to the most […]
In this thrilling instalment about the mythical Celts, we take a look at later Celtic culture and life. We see how the Celtic Christian Churches wielded immense influence across Europe in face of raids from the savage Vikings. The story of the Celts was recorded in ancient manuscripts by the holy men of the Celtic […]
This is a speed-date with the history of Rome. The Romans were a fascinating people well covered in popular entertainment. Their influence continues today, long after their Republic and Empire have fallen. But the question still remains, ‘What have the Romans ever done for us?’ Here is Monty Python’s take on what the Romans ever […]
In this episode about the legendary Celts, the story of these influential people is explored as they move gradually from paganism to Christianity. The Roman Empire played a huge role in the history of the Celts, and one way in which they effected the social structures was in their religious beliefs. The island of Britain […]
Here, Rebel Voice presents you with a brief guide to ancient Greece, the home of Plato, Socrates (or So Crates, as Bill and Ted called him), Homer, Agamemnon, democracy and souvlaki. Enjoy! – If you care, give it a share –
This lightly presented piece looks at the conversion of the Khazars to Judaism in the 8th century. The narrator doesn’t appear to be too concerned about his very casual attitude, and the article is probably the better for it. Many academics still dispute the premise given in this video, yet it would appear that there […]
Although the Celtic people were at the height of their importance almost 2000 years ago, they have not gone away. Today, ancient rituals are enacted across lands that still claim some Celtic ancestry. Across the Celtic Isles of Ireland and Britain, festivals are celebrated that remember the strongly pagan roots of the people there. The […]
Ozymandias is a famous poem by Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822), the English poet and husband of the novelist Mary Shelley who wrote Frankenstein. Percy Shelley died at the young age of 30 in a boating accident off the Italian coast. The title of the poem is thought to refer to the pharaoh, Ramesses II who ruled Egypt […]
Here is part 2 of the popular series that looks at the enigmatic Celts, a people who still have a role to play in our modern world. Episode 1 can be viewed here: The Celts – BBC Series – Episode 1 – If you care, give it a share –
These videos introduce us to the mysterious Scythians of the Asian Steppes region who played such a major role in the ancient world of Eurasia from 1000 BCE. The famed Scythian Empire was centred in what is today known as Ukraine, but they were essentially a nomadic people, consisting of numerous clan groups, who moved […]
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