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Warrior Queen Boudica

Leader of the Iceni tribe in modern day Great Britain, hear the story of a wife, mother, and queen that challenged the Roman army, Boudicca. Sift through history and mythology for the real story of the legendary uprising that pitted a small band of warrior How did a small island defy the might of the Roman army? Discover the motivations for Boudicca's revolt. See new evidence and hear new theories about her historic uprising. Her story exists in ancient Roman history and Celtic myth. She was a wife, mother, and queen who dared to challenge one of the greatest empires in human history. She is Boudicca. Boudicca's story has been repeated for nearly two thousand years. Pitting herself against the Roman army, she dared to break her Iceni tribe's peace with the empire. Leading a band of warriors against this massive force, she razed London to the ground. Her actions kept her island removed from mainstream Europe for years. Scholars and archaeologists sift through new discoveries and theories about this warrior queen. New evidence has come to light about the life and exploits of this extraordinary woman. Hear her story and find out which parts are fact or fiction. Was she motivated by revenge? How did she manage to stave off Roman retaliation? Why is this case unique in world history? Hear the answers to these questions and more in WARRIOR QUEEN BOUDICCA.

English
  • Originally Aired March 10, 2006
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
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Name Type Role
Sarah Kass Writer
Alexander Emmert Writer
Charlotte Comer Guest Star
Patrick Taulère, Kim Hawkins Director