Was Boudica truly the legendary warrior queen history books describe?
In short: Explore the historical reality behind the uprising of the Iceni queen against Roman occupation in Britain. This documentary examines the 60/61 AD revolt, separating the enduring myth of the warrior woman from the archaeological and historical evidence surrounding her campaign to expel Roman forces from the island.
In 60/61 AD, a significant anti-Roman rebellion erupted in East Anglia, led by Boudica, the Queen of the Iceni. Tens of thousands of Britons took up arms in an attempt to drive the Roman presence out of southern Britain by force.
The documentary features host Tristan Hughes and Dr. Shushma Malik of Roehampton University. Together, they analyze the events of this period to provide context for the figure who has become a central, yet elusive, icon in British history.
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