Synopsis
The first part looks at the origins of the ancient civilisation in the Alps of central Europe and the moment of first contact with the Romans.
- Programme: The Celts: Blood, Iron and Sacrifice with Alice Roberts and Neil Oliver
- Episode: 1
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2015
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