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Delve into the rich history of Great Britain, from the Neolithic period and the construction of Stonehenge to the Celtic, Roman, Anglo-Saxon, and Norman invasions that shaped the country. Visit Stonehenge in the South of England and learn about the Celts, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, and Normans through intriguing facts and videos.
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In the Neolithic Period, the first inhabitants of Great Britain started the construction of Stonehenge, a circle of big stones. It is 5,000 years old. You can visit it in the South of England. Origins
The Celts • They came to England from Germany. (70 BC) • The had red hair and blue eyes. • They lived in tribes and loved fighting. • They had special priests called druids. • The Celtic language is still present in Ireland and Wales and it is studied in Welsh and Irish schools. • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28soKCP03yE
The Romans • They came to England (55BC). • England became part of the Roman Empire. • They founded London and lots of cities. • The Emperor Hadrian built a wall to keep the aggressive Scots out of England.
The Anglo-Saxons • The Anglo-Saxons invaded England in 450 AD. • They came from Northern parts of Europe and they had a Germanic language. • We can considered this language the first form of English, the Old English. • They divided England into 8 different kingdoms.
The Normans • The last invaders of England were the Normans (1066). • They were from France, they spoke French and had French customs. • It was a period of conflict between the populations. • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCCTJKsLZxE