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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: 19

Articles by Rachel Sweeney

Discover the Irish Ogham, the Medieval “Tree Alphabet”
Discover the Irish Ogham, the Medieval “Tree Alphabet”

Ogham script is an early Medieval alphabet with an obscure history. It was used to write the Irish language between the 4th and 9th centuries CE.

What Is the Celtic Revival? (History, Art, and Impact)
What Is the Celtic Revival? (History, Art, and Impact)

The Celtic Revival was a series of movements in the 19th and 20th centuries that saw renewed interest in Ireland’s Celtic and medieval past.

The Celts & Celtic Mythology in Popular Culture
The Celts & Celtic Mythology in Popular Culture

The Celts still fascinate today and are often referred to in modern popular culture, from movies to tattoos. But do modern representations reflect the historical Celts?

10 Important Sites of the Celtic World
10 Important Sites of the Celtic World

The Celts occupied large areas of Europe during the Iron Age and remains of many of their sacred sites are still visible in the landscape.

What Happened to the Celts?
What Happened to the Celts?

The peak of Celtic culture coincided with the expansion of the Roman Empire, and waned with the fall of Rome. What happened to the Celts?

La Tène Period: The Flourishing of Celtic Art
La Tène Period: The Flourishing of Celtic Art

The La Tène Period in Celtic history and culture was one of great expansion and advancement, particularly in the development of Celtic art.

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?