Boudica and the Iceni
About this episode
The episode explores the life and legend of Boudica, the Iceni queen who challenged the Roman Empire.
In 60 AD Roman Britain was very nearly brought to the brink. Cities burned, authority crumbled, and for a brief moment one woman challenged the might of the Roman Empire. Her name was Boudica. Today, Tristan Hughes is joined by novelist and historian Elodie Harper to explore the life and legend of Boudica, the Iceni queen responsible for such rebellious devastation. They discuss the brutal events that sparked her uprising, the role played by her daughters and their wider Iceni world, and how Roman power was shaken by her campaign, revealing a story of resistance, vengeance, and the limits of empire. MORE Boudica's Battle of Britain Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Colchester: From Bronze Age to Boudica Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify We're going on *TOUR* to Australia and New Zealand! - grab your tickets here . Presented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Aidan Lonergan. The producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff. All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds The Ancients is a History Hit podcast. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week PLUS early access, ad-free podcasts. Sign up at…
People in this episode
Host: Tristan Hughes
Guest: Elodie Harper
Topics covered
- Boudica
- Iceni
- Roman Empire
- rebellion
- history
- resistance
Keywords
- Boudica
- Iceni
- Roman Britain
- rebellion
- Tristan Hughes
- Elodie Harper
- history
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: History Hit
Places: Roman Britain, Colchester
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