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043 Boudicca with Stephen P. Kershaw

The British Museum Membercast

CHAPTER

Navigating Historical Truth in Ancient Studies

This chapter delves into the difficulties that ancient historians encounter in uncovering the lives of real individuals from the past, amidst various political and narrative impediments. It emphasizes how ingrained perceptions and geographical misconceptions can obscure authentic historical perspectives, despite the remarkable achievements of Roman engineering.

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