About this episode

This episode explores the life and legacy of Boudica, a powerful leader against Roman control in British history.

We love powerful women on this show, and this week's subject is no different! Boudica is known as a powerful leader against Roman control. She is a popular figure in British history. And her likeness is used as a symbol for a host of causes. But what is the actual story behind Boudica's popularity? What is her story? And who can we trust when it comes to document it and share it truthfully. This week we dive in the Tit for Tat history of Boudica. This week on Well, I Laughed. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:26:31 Tit for Tat 00:37:35 Roman Women 00:56:41 Off to Roman Britain 01:23:33 Boudica does war crimes 01:46:40 What we learn from rebels 01:51:28 Boudica's Own Legacy Connect with Us Website: wellilaughed.com Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast Email us at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed

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