Empire: World History

383. Romans vs Druids: The War For Celtic Britain (Ep 1)

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In Episode 1 of this new series, William Dalrymple and Anita Anand are joined by Professor Ronald Hutton, author of Pagan Britain, The Druids, and Blood and Mistletoe, to discuss the ancient spiritual practices of the British Isles.  Summer sale is here : get an annual Empire Club membership for an extra 20% off with code SUMMER26.

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