Ancient Iron Shackles Unearthed in Northern France Reveal Dark Secrets of 2,300-Year-Old Slave Trade

Ancient Iron Shackles Unearthed in Northern France Reveal Dark Secrets of 2,300-Year-Old Slave Trade

Because Celtic peoples did not record much of their history, the practice of slavery in pre-Roman Gaul has remained little understood. The people who lived in the lowest social classes in Gaul, including the enslaved people, are all but invisible in the historical record. The newly-found shackles will provide precious insight into the lives of these people who had been previously lost to history.


After reading about the 2,300-year-old iron shackles found in France, discover the oldest coin found in the Saxony region. Then, learn about the Druids, the ancient Celtic priests of Britain and Gaul.

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