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Rachel Sweeney
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 HistoryArticles by Rachel Sweeney
Much of what we know about the ancient Celts comes from what the Romans wrote about them. What did the Romans think of their Celtic neighbors?
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?
According to ancient Celtic cosmology, what did the universe look like, where did life come from, and what happened to men after death?
The La Tène Period in Celtic history and culture was one of great expansion and advancement, particularly in the development of Celtic art.
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.
Celtic art is, by and large, an under-discussed and misunderstood subject.
Dragons were prevalent beasts in early medieval art and literature. They signified cunning, greed, and power, and were occasionally even representative of the devil.
The Early Medieval Period in Ireland was one of great artistic innovation. Artworks from this period were often shimmering gold and steeped in ritual.