The Mysterious Celtic Tribes of Britain | The South (Celtic History)

Introduction and Methodology00:00:00

The video introduces the state of Britain in the 5th Century BC and explains the methodology for identifying tribes, relying on Roman records like Caesar and Ptolemy, as well as the analysis of Celtic coin distribution.

Tribes of South-Eastern and Southern England00:00:47

Detailed overview of the Cantii, Atrebates, Durotriges, and Dumnonii tribes. Highlights include the Atrebates' connection to Gallic leaders like Commius and the Dumnonii's cultural links to Brittany.

Central, Eastern, and Northern Tribes00:05:34

Examination of the Dobunni, Catuvellauni, Trinovantes, Iceni, and Corieltauvi. Discusses the expansion of Catuvellauni power under Cunobelinus and the trading influence of the Corieltauvi.

Tribes of Wales and Conclusion00:08:22

Covers the five tribes of Wales: the Cornovii, Ordovices, Gangani, Deceangli, Silures, and Demetae. The summary concludes by reflecting on the pre-Roman political landscape and how the subsequent Roman invasions altered the course of British history.