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Boudica: Queen of War - The Rebellion of 60
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Sam and Sara take one last trip to Roman Britain to learn about Boudica, Queen of the Iceni. Learn just how little we know about this badass and brutal leader while also discussing temples to modern politicians, advice from child ghosts, and a deeply misogynistic depiction of a woman leader. CW: rape, physical abuse
- Gold torc, British Museum - This Iron Age torc (neck ring) was discovered in Norfolk, the territory of the ancient Iceni.
- Drinking skulls - Although this is significantly older than the British Iron Age and Roman period, there is archaeological evidence for ancient Britons drinking from skulls as they do in the movie.
- Cassius Dio's History, Bk 62 - Cassius Dio's account of Boudica's revolt. Scroll past the epitome (summary) to get to the full text of Bk 62 for his full account.
- Tacitus, Annals 14.29-39 - Tacitus's account of Boudica's revolt
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