Roman Britain and Boudicca

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The Celtic queen who led a major uprising against the Roman Empire in ancient Britain, Boudica, is a name known throughout history. Her rebellion, fuelled by grievances against Roman oppression and with the aim of protecting her people, resulted in the destruction of numerous ...

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She's the warrior queen who took on the mighty Roman Empire, but who really was Boudica?

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