History Alive in Schools
Bringing History to life since 1997
Celts & the Iron Age / Romans & Roman Scotland
Depending on which of the two topics you are studying then either a Celtic Warrior (complete with woad war paint) or Roman Legionary (in impressive full lorica segmentata armour) will visit your class to discuss the Celts/Romans, their lifestyles, Roman/Celtic Empires, customs, traditions, weaponry, battles, life in the Iron Age/Roman Times and the Celts & Romans in Scotland - including an examination of the wealth of archaeological evidence left behind. Efforts will always be made to seek out examples local to your school.
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Our collection of realistic props, weaponry and costumes (which support both displays) have been added to in recent years with new hand-painted shields, costumes and other articles. Plus we continue to try and add to our collection of genuine ancient artifacts - real HANDS-ON history.
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The Celtic display is currently being further added to in order to add a domestic element with furniture, a fireplace and 'round house' backdrop in the hope of stimulating the type of spontaneous role play and 're-enacting' that we have witnessed with our Vikings display.
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Dependent on the age, number (& attention span) of your class these displays can fill either the morning or afternoon time period in school - we would prefer the full morning as it afford ample time for your children to have the full experience without rushing.