How Boudica Took On The Roman Empire

How Boudica Took On The Roman Empire

Ancient Britain was occupied by the Romans, and tension was building with local tribes.


Their brutal occupation reached a breaking point.


So what happened when Queen Boudica stood up to the might of the Roman Empire? Bloody battles followed and Roman occupation in Britain changed forever. Her incredible life and story will shock and surprise you.


Taking you back to Iron Age Britain is the incredible historian and author Kate Williams, who joins Anthony to immerse us in Boudica's world.


Edited by Hannah Feodorov. Produced by Stuart Beckwith. Senior Producer is Freddy Chick.


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