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Rachel Sweeney

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Rachel is currently a PhD student in Art History. She holds an MA in Art History, a dual-degree BA in History and Art History, and a certificate in Medieval Studies. Her research has focused on Celtic art and medieval art from Ireland and the British Isles.

Education:University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2023MA Art HistoryUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst, 2021BA Art HistoryUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst, 2021BA History
Member since: Sep 29, 2023Location: United StatesPublished posts: 11

Articles by Rachel Sweeney

Hallstatt Culture: What Do We Know About the Earliest Celtic Culture?
Hallstatt Culture: What Do We Know About the Earliest Celtic Culture?

The Hallstatt period was the earliest phase of Celtic culture. What we know about these people comes exclusively from their material remains.

Women in the Celtic World: Everything You Should Know
Women in the Celtic World: Everything You Should Know

Celtic women were afforded social opportunities that were typically denied to women in other societies. This article focuses on women’s roles in the Celtic world.

What Jewelry and Adornment Did the Celts Wear?
What Jewelry and Adornment Did the Celts Wear?

The Celts are known to have adorned themselves in glittering gold. But what specific kinds of Celtic jewelry did they wear, and who wore what?

Celtic Art: A Brief Introduction
Celtic Art: A Brief Introduction

Celtic art is, by and large, an under-discussed and misunderstood subject.

What Was the Importance of the Dragon in Early Medieval England?
What Was the Importance of the Dragon in Early Medieval England?

Dragons were prevalent beasts in early medieval art and literature. They signified cunning, greed, and power, and were occasionally even representative of the devil.

How the Celtic Britons Used the River Thames
How the Celtic Britons Used the River Thames

The River Thames has always been a fundamental part of the British landscape. This article explores how it was used by the indigenous Britons.

What Was the Celtic “Cult of the Head”?
What Was the Celtic “Cult of the Head”?

Let’s discover what archaeologists describe as the Celtic “cult of the head”. What was it, and how did it appear in Celtic culture?