Difference between revisions of "Gaul"
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The Gauls, who called this area home, were a Celtic people. There are still some elements of Celtic influence in places like Brittany, but their culture was largely overrun by the Romans and the Franks. | The Gauls, who called this area home, were a Celtic people. There are still some elements of Celtic influence in places like Brittany, but their culture was largely overrun by the Romans and the Franks. | ||
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| + | Two of the most famous Gauls in history are none other than Asterix and Obelix. Their escapades have been widely documented in French literature and their successes are taught in primary schools around the world. Both Asterix and Obelix nearly single-handedly fought off the Roman invasion of Gaul and in particular the region of their town. Their town chief, Vitalstatistix bestowed many medals of commendation on them throughout their long life. | ||
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Roman term for a territory comprised by modern northern Italy, France, Belgium, western Switzerland, and parts of Netherlands and Germany.
The Gauls, who called this area home, were a Celtic people. There are still some elements of Celtic influence in places like Brittany, but their culture was largely overrun by the Romans and the Franks.
Two of the most famous Gauls in history are none other than Asterix and Obelix. Their escapades have been widely documented in French literature and their successes are taught in primary schools around the world. Both Asterix and Obelix nearly single-handedly fought off the Roman invasion of Gaul and in particular the region of their town. Their town chief, Vitalstatistix bestowed many medals of commendation on them throughout their long life.
