Celtic warriors
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Celtic warriors from the 8th Century BC to the 18th Century were renowned for their skill, ferocity, stubborness, and reputation as warriors.
Before going into battle, Celtic warriors would paint their skin with woad to make it blue and spike and bleach their hair with lime. Celtic warrior would often not wear any armor while going into battle.
In ancient times the Celts served nations all over the ancient world from Carthage, Rome, Egypt, all the way to Parthia in the Middle East.
During what was arguably the most tumultuous time in history, the Celts came into conflict with Rome. After several centuries of almost annual fighting the only Celtic land unconquered by Rome was Ireland and the lands of the Picts.
Some of the more interesting conflicts the Celts took part in were the role of The Celts in the 2nd Punic War, The Gallic War, and on a more mysterious note, the Celtic conflicts in Eastern Europe.
While the Celts were conquered by Rome, they left behind a great legacy of their skills in a battle, and the courage of their warriors. In the founding of the Roman Empire, more Celts were killed in fighting, than all other peoples combinded.
