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A great deal of what is accepted as Celtic history is modern myth, a creation of the 18th century as a basis for many modern nationalisms and religious movements.  

I have tried my best to make the distinction between the two and separate fact from fancy as much as possible but there is the chance some of the 'fancy' may have made it through in light of the fact that many otherwise excellent websites contain a mix of both.

You will have to judge for yourself and select that material which best fits with your own needs.

Appearance of the Ancient Celts __ You will find several pages dealing with Celtic appearance, religion and history, mostly about ancient Celtic civilization in the British Isles. - illustrated - From Data-Wales.com - http://www.data-wales.co.uk/celt6.htm

The Celtic Druids __ "The question of who invaded Britain in prehistoric times, and when these incursions took place, was much debated by earlier generations of scholars. Bloody battles were imagined, in which one race virtually exterminated another and populated the country anew. Mysterious "Beaker folk" were said to have arrived in the third millennium B.C. introducing metalwork and burying their chiefs in barrow tombs along with their favorite beakers. After them came the Celts; around 600 B.C. was the accepted date for their appearance in Britain." Britannia Internet Magazine's article by John Mitchell. Claims Stonehenge was built by Celtic druids in 2000 BC. - From Britannia.com - http://www.britannia.com/wonder/michell2.html 

Celtic Europe __ "The lands occupied by Celtic peoples, whose existence can be traced over more than 25 centuries, were vast. Celts occupied land in modern day Eastern Europe, Greece, Spain, Northern Italy, Western Europe, England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The Celtic people have mystified anthropologists and historians for generations." A good overview of Celtic history and culture. - By Leigh T. Denault - http://www.watson.org/~leigh/celts.html
 
Celtic History, Warfare & Armory __ A good overview of ancient Celtic civilization history which included arms and armor. "Ordinary Celtic soldiers, often naked except for golden neck torcs, worked themselves into a fury before entering into battle and then fought wildly like beasts." - By Steven A. Culbreath - http://www.celticgrounds.com/chapters/c-history.htm

Celts __ "The Celt, also spelled KELT, Latin CELTA, plural Celtae, a member of an early Indo-European people who from the 2nd millennium BC to the 1st century BC spread over much of Europe. The people who made up the various tribes of concern were called Galli by the Romans and 'Galatai' or 'Keltoi' by the Greeks, terms meaning 'barbarian'. It is from the Greek 'Keltoi' that 'Celt' is derived." You will find a good outline and timeline of Celtic history. - illustrated - From Crystalinks - http://www.crystalinks.com/celts.html

The Celts __ This page gives a brief overview of the Celts mostly in their relationship to Scotland and Ireland though it does open with the first meetings between the Celts and the Romans. - From ibiblio/Gaelic and Gaelic Culture - http://www.ibiblio.org/gaelic/celts.html

The Celts __ This site covers Celtic history from ancient times to the close of the Middle Ages. - From Washington State University - http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/MA/CELTS.HTM 

Celts, Consumerism and Caesar __ "Grapes would freeze in northern Europe, so the Celts drank beverages made from what they could grow--grain--until they came in contact with the Romans, whose favorite beverage, well-watered wine, was superior to Celtic ale. The Celts instantly loved the new intoxicating beverage, which they drank undiluted, without moderation. Realizing the potential profits, Roman merchants encouraged trade relations between Rome and their northern neighbors." Learn about the growth of trade and how this led to the absorption by the Romans of the Celts in Gaul. - by N.S. Gill - http://romanhistorybooksandmore.freeservers.com/l_celts.htm

The Heuneburgmuseum __ Here you will find a survey of the Celtic occupation of the Heuneburg on the Upper Danube. Learn about the history of the area, the latest research and about a walking tour past the sites. - illustrated - From the Heuneburg Museum - http://www.dhm.de/museen/heuneburg/indexe.html

Myth - Celtic Gods and Goddesses __ A list of the major Celtic divinities. - from About.com - http://ancienthistory.about.com/library/bl/bl_myth_europe_celtic_gods_index.htm

Mythography | Celtic Mythology and Art __ You will find half a dozen sections related to Celtic myth and divinities. Gods of Britain, Heroes of Britain, Gods of Gaul, Gods of Ireland, Heroes of Ireland, Gods and Heroes of Wales - From Mythography - http://www.loggia.com/myth/content2.html

 
Scone's Scottish and Celtic Internet Book __ Here is an excellent and all purpose site about Scottish Celt history. You will find sections on culture, history and myth. - illustrated - By N. MacCorkill - http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/2897/enterbook.html

Simon James's ANCIENT CELTS PAGE Introduction and Index __ Learn about the history of the ancient Celts. You will find not only the standard history but a new alternate history which is emerging as knowledge grows and research advances. While this is a presentation from an archaeological viewpoint, the history contained is impressive. - illustrated - By Simon James - http://www.ares.u-net.com/celtindx.htm

The Society and Culture of the Celts Focusing on Ireland __ "The Celts were a people who originated in central Europe from Indo-European stock and became a distinct people in the Iron Age. They are distinct from their predecessor peoples, archaeologically named the Urnfield cultures, principally in their use of iron, their art style, the role of the horse in their lives, and the social stratification of their society. The people living in the archaeological period called Hallstatt were the first true Celts. The La Tene period is most representational of the Celts at their peak." This paper explores many aspects of Celtic culture in relationship to Ireland. - by Kathryn L. Pierce - http://www.greyhawkes.com/text/celts.txt

What We Don't Know About the Ancient Celts __ "When one says that one wants to study and, perhaps, reconstruct the religion of the ancient Celts, it is well to be clear about whom one speaks. Celtic describes a language group which, over time, has divided into two strains -- P-Celtic (Brythonic) spoken in Wales, Cornwall and Brittany and Q-Celtic (Gaelic) spoken today in Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man. Celtic speaking people inhabited much of Europe for millennia and their descendants live on today. Each locale and each time offer different views or hints about the nature of the relationship of the Celtic people to divinity." Learn what tools are available for this study and how different Celtic societies approached the divine. - By Rowan Fairgrove - http://www.conjure.com/whocelts.html

Who Were the Celts __ "By the tenth century the 'Celts' had ceased to exist as a completely separate people. Instead they had fragmented into small groups sharing a similar cultural background. It is difficult to guess where the 'Celts' left off and where the British peoples started, which is possibly a more accurate term." An overview of Late Ancient Celtic history. - From Regia Anglorum Publications - http://www.regia.org/celts1.htm

World of the Celts ( ancient Celtic civilization ) __ This is a good overview of western regional Celtic civilization. There seems to be a little confusion between the Iron Age and the Bronze Age but overall a very good site. You will find information about many topics from clothing to domestic architecture and a timeline. - illustrated - From Gallica - http://www.gallica.co.uk/celts/index.htm
 

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