Women Leaders, part 3: Boudica (Literally) Bu...

It's our Halloween special! In the 17th century, Britain went mad with witch-hunting. What sorts of people were targeted? How were they caught? And how did this all set the stage for what would later happen in Salem, Massachusetts? To answer these questions and more, we're joined ...  Show more

Anne Boleyn is one of the most famous women in history. But what do we actually know about her? Did she really have dark hair, a sixth finger, and a growth on her neck? Was she accused of witchcraft? And above all else, why is she still so beloved by so many people? We're joined ...  Show more

After the Queen, her daughters and her people were brutalized by the invading Roman army, Queen Boudica rose up to lead the Iceni and the neighboring Celtic tribes in rebellion. They burned three cities to the ground including the Roman Capital, Londinium before being defeated by ...  Show more

In 61 CE, Boudica of the Iceni led a bloody revolt to end Roman rule in Britain. Roman historians tell us with great drama and flair that the grand finale is a huge battle between Boudica and the Roman governor, Suetonius. Tens of thousands of Celtic warriors went head-to-head ...

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 ...