The Bretons: Celtic Origins, Breton Language, Ancient Lore, and the People Who Crossed the Sea With Their Stories Intact

In this epic mega episode of The Strange History Podcast, host Amy explores the haunting and resilient history of the Bretons, a Celtic people whose identity survived exile, invasion, and cultural erasure. From their migration across the sea from Britain to Brittany, France, to the survival of the Breton language, this episode tells the story of a culture that refused to disappear. Through immersive storytelling, we uncover Breton folklore, ancient customs, standing stones, sea legends, and the powerful myths surrounding death, saints, and the supernatural. This episode dives deep into Celtic heritage, oral traditions, and the quiet resistance that allowed the Bretons to preserve their identity for over a thousand years—often in defiance of empire and modernization. If you’re fascinated by Celtic history, European folklore, lost languages, ancient cultures, or strange history that blends myth with reality, this episode is a must-listen journey to the edge of the land where stories still remember themselves.

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