The goal of this project is to investigate a specific ancient Celtic weapon known now as the falcata. Through careful research, investigate the connections between Celtic culture, geography, available technology, and the methods of manufacturing this weapon. Following the research, to share the process of recreating the falcata, and afterwards discuss the material analyses of the replica. Through reading this paper, the reader will develop a robust understanding of how this ancient Celtic weapon was made and used, as well as the similarities and differences to modern manufacturing techniques.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• White, Adam B
• Fitzgerald, Patrick Devin
• Casilla, Justin Christopher
• McCarthy, Shawn P

Subject

• Culture
• Industry

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-050117-192011

Keyword

• Armor
• History

Advisor

• Thomsen, Tom Hartvig
• Lados, Diana A.

Year

• 2017

Date created

• 2017-05-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright