Two thousand years ago, the lifestyle and culture of the people living in Northern Europe were distinctly different from those in other parts of the ancient world. This region was primarily by various tribes and groups often referred to collectively as the Celts and Germanic peoples. The people of Northern Europe at this time were predominantly agrarian, living in small communities and relying heavily on agriculture and animal husbandry. They crops like barley, wheat, and oats, and raised cattle, sheep, and pigs. to farming, hunting and fishing were also significant for their survival, especially in the more northern and coastal regions where the climate was harsher and the soil less . The societal structure in these communities was generally tribal, with a strong emphasis on kinship and clan connections. Leadership was often in the of chieftains or tribal kings, whose power was typically based on their ability to protect and provide for their people, often through warrior prowess. The warriors of these tribes were renowned for their bravery and skill, often engaging in raids and warfare with neighboring tribes or distant lands.