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043 Boudicca with Stephen P. Kershaw

The British Museum Membercast

CHAPTER

Boudicca and the Struggle for Legacy

This chapter explores the historical significance of Boudicca, queen of the Iceni tribe, and her rebellion against Roman rule, highlighting the contrasting narratives of women like Cartimandua. It discusses the socio-economic and personal grievances that fueled Boudicca's uprising, alongside the brutal tactics employed by the rebels during their revolt. The interplay between Roman historical accounts and archaeological evidence is examined, revealing the complexities of how history is recorded and interpreted.

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