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Rachel Sweeney

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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 History
Member since: Sep 29, 2023Location: United StatesPublished posts: 14

Articles by Rachel Sweeney

What Happened to the Celts?
What Happened to the Celts?

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?

Celtic Cosmology: Creation Myths, Pantheon, and the Mysterious Otherworld
Celtic Cosmology: Creation Myths, Pantheon, and the Mysterious Otherworld

According to ancient Celtic cosmology, what did the universe look like, where did life come from, and what happened to men after death?

La Tène Period: The Flourishing of Celtic Art
La Tène Period: The Flourishing of Celtic Art

The La Tène Period in Celtic history and culture was one of great expansion and advancement, particularly in the development of Celtic art.

Hallstatt Culture: What Do We Know About the Earliest Celtic Culture?
Hallstatt Culture: What Do We Know About the Earliest Celtic Culture?

The Hallstatt period was the earliest phase of Celtic culture. What we know about these people comes exclusively from their material remains.

What Jewelry and Adornment Did the Celts Wear?
What Jewelry and Adornment Did the Celts Wear?

The Celts are known to have adorned themselves in glittering gold. But what specific kinds of Celtic jewelry did they wear, and who wore what?

Who Was Boudica, the Warrior Queen of the Iceni?
Who Was Boudica, the Warrior Queen of the Iceni?

Boudica was a historical figure from Iron Age Britain who is often associated with her role in the revolt of 60/61 CE against Rome.

5 Masterpieces of Early Irish Art
5 Masterpieces of Early Irish Art

The Early Medieval Period in Ireland was one of great artistic innovation. Artworks from this period were often shimmering gold and steeped in ritual.

How the Celtic Britons Used the River Thames
How the Celtic Britons Used the River Thames

The River Thames has always been a fundamental part of the British landscape. This article explores how it was used by the indigenous Britons.