Historians Claim Boudicca Is Made Up | Dan Snow's History Hit
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Boudicca, the warrior queen of the Iceni tribe, has become a symbol of resistance and British defiance. But what do we really know about her, and her bloody revolt against Roman rule?
Dr Shushma Malik from the University of Cambridge joins us to untangle this mystery, and explore the lasting legacy of this enigmatic ruler.
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