Part One: Boudica: The Warrior Queen Who Burn...

Margaret talks with historian Ben Egerman about his work studying less-trodden queer history Find Ben's book at: https://redemmas.org/titles/51654-a-gay-little-history-of-maryland-volume-1/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Margaret talks with historian Ben Egerman about his work studying less-trodden queer history Find Ben's book at: https://redemmas.org/titles/51654-a-gay-little-history-of-maryland-volume-1/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

The Iceni warrior who led a revolt against the Roman Empire around 60 AD often stands alone in our memory of ancient queens in Britain, but in this episode we explore Boudica’s portrayal in comparison to her contemporaries. In this second half of Tristan’s chat with Caitlin Gille ...  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 ...

Boudica, also known as Boadicea, was a member of Iron Age aristocracy in Roman occupied England and her husband was the ruler of the Iceni people. When he died in around 60AD, Boudica, driven by Roman brutality, led a rebellion against the Roman army and marched on London. It was ...  Show more